Whether traveling solo or with others, knowing that you are in a safe destination is always hugely important to any traveler. Though many Americans travel to Mexico every single year, and the Mexican Caribbean is having one of its best years in history in the tourism sector, there are times when it can be portrayed …
Tourist safety
Once a hidden Mexican Caribbean gem only known by the most adventurous travelers, Bacalar has evolved into one of the Yucatan Peninsula’s most popular destinations. Located about a 4-hour drive from Cancun, Bacalar is best known for its mesmerizing blue lagoon and its laid-back, bohemian atmosphere. These attributes, added to its multiple cultural and historical …
As winter sets in across the world, and the longing for those balmy summer evenings to return grows stronger, people are already one step ahead and are booking their next vacations to the Mexican Caribbean. One huge plus for coming to this warm, picturesque paradise during this winter high season is that sargassum season has …
The arrival of the new Tulum International Airport has seen numerous well-known airlines announce non-stop flight routes to the ever-growing destination, and now a mega-popular low-cost carrier has announced new flights. Spirit Airlines has declared it will begin operations to and from the new “Felipe Carrillo Puerto” airport in the coming months. This comes as …
For almost a year there has been a battle raging in Cancun between Uber and the local taxi drivers, one that has at times turned confrontational and ugly, impacting travelers’ ability to travel safely to the airport when using ride-hailing apps. While the heat has died down greatly, the issues raised by taxi drivers up …
The reputation of the police across Mexico has been a big talking point in the media for decades, both in the U.S. and Mexico. The issues often cited (and just as often used as story threads in Hollywood movies and TV shows) are no secret. With that being said, 2023 so far has been a …
Overall, tourists visiting Cancun feel safer visiting the beach resort destination. In fact, according to the most recent survey from the National Urban Public Security Survey, more than three-quarters of people in Cancun felt insecure spending their time enjoying the sun, sand, and surf in the area. However, that is an improvement for Cancun and …
The municipality of Isla Mujeres has been dealing with a water issue that continues to leave travelers all wet when enjoying a vacation getaway to the Mexican Caribbean island. Flooding on Isla Mujeres Despite the recent work of public works officials on Isla Mujeres, flooding continues on the island even after just a moderate amount …
Tourists visiting Cancun are sold a number of different travel-related packages near hotels, beaches, and tourist destinations of the area. While most of the vendors are legitimate, there have been issues in the past with not only vendors selling expired or fake tickets. Others have been accused of aggressive sales tactics to pressure visitors to …
Encountering a shark is probably the last thing you want on your Playa del Carmen beach day checklist. Although shark sightings in these waters are somewhat rare, recent social media videos featuring tourists’ shark encounters have prompted local authorities to issue safety warnings to prevent incidents. The shark species in question is the Bull Shark, …