From Cancun to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and beyond, the Mexican Caribbean is one of the world’s hottest travel destinations. So much so that a number of local tourism professionals in the region are estimating an even better year in 2023 compared to the record-breaking year that the Mexican Caribbean had in 2022 as they …
The ongoing turmoil between taxi and Uber drivers recently came to a boiling point when a judge declared that Uber is operating legally and can provide transportation in Cancun. Taxi drivers were apparently infuriated by the ruling, arguing that Uber drivers should have to follow the same process as taxi drivers in order to operate …
Following the blockade that happened this week, where some Cancun taxi drivers restricted access to the road to the airport and other tourist areas in the Hotel Zone, state officials released a statement to the public on Wednesday, promising that it won’t happen again. In the report, it was stated that while there is a …
With the battle between taxi and Uber drivers growing more and more volatile, you might be thinking about other options for transportation during your Cancun vacation. Multiple incidents have taken place in which Uber vehicles were chased down by taxi drivers, and tourists were left scared and wondering how they were going to get to …
Despite the fact that a judge recently ruled that Uber is operating legally in Cancun, it appears that animosity from taxi drivers towards Uber drivers still exists. This was made evident when Cancun taxi drivers recently chased down and stopped an Uber with tourists on board. The incident caused quite a scare for the family …
It was recently announced that after a lengthy legal ordeal, Uber has finally become officially legal as a private ridesharing service in the state of Quintana Roo. If you’re one of the millions of tourists who’ve been to Cancun in the past few years, you’ll know that the familiar app operated in a legal gray …
The Mexican government has taken a major step to improve the quality of the air people breathe in public spaces in the popular tourist destination by further expanding the public space smoking ban in the country. This means Cancun beaches, resorts, and all other public spaces will be smoke-free from now on. This is considered …
A 20-year-old American tourist tragically lost her life after returning to her Airbnb rental from the beach in Cancun on Jan. 6th. The keys to her room were locked inside the third-floor apartment, and Leah attempted to gain access by climbing onto the balcony. This effort ultimately cost her her life. An obituary was posted …
The growing hostility between taxi and Uber drivers in Cancun has been causing pressure to build. That animosity has now led to an incident involving tourists that caused quite a scare. The situation in question involved an Uber vehicle with tourists on board that was attacked by taxi drivers in the Cancun Hotel Zone. This …
Security officials and government authorities have been doing a fantastic job of making Cancun a safer place to visit by cracking down on crime in the area, resulting in a significant reduction in crime. Now they will be adding another much-needed element of safety that will aid in protecting tourists as well. Starting with Playa …