In the past couple of weeks, tourists enjoying the waters off the west coast of Mexico have been attacked by sharks, one resulting in the unfortunate death of the traveler. In Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, a tourist from Canada was attacked and killed by a shark in the water. An additional recent report of an alleged shark …
Tourist safety
The time is here: winter high season in the Mexican Caribbean, and with it, millions of tourists are ready to enjoy their long-awaited vacations in the sun! Taxis and public transport services have been a hot topic these past few months, especially in Cancun, for several reasons. With an ongoing feud between taxi drivers and …
Thousands of tourists visit Cancun during the winter season, and most of them choose the destination because they want to enjoy the beaches. Whether it’s to relax and do a little sunbathing, to party it up at one of the area’s beach clubs, to swim in the warm aqua blue Caribbean waters, or to enjoy …
Uber and taxi drivers have been in the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. For several years now, there have been strong clashes between the two groups fighting for their right to transport tourists in the busy hotspot locations of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, with some resorting to violence against each other. That …
It’s one of the most popular items that tourists buy when vacationing in Mexico. However, travelers to Isla Mujeres should beware of a scam running in the tourist hotspot when it comes to selling this popular item to visitors. Tourists Falling Victim According to several reports from Isla Mujeres, there has been a sharp increase …
It is no secret that Cancun remains the number one destination for American tourists after experiencing what has been an unprecedented year in the tourism sector. But while it remains extremely popular, there are certain things tourists need to be careful about when visiting. Warning Regarding Drinking Water The U.S. State Department warns travelers to …
The deadline for tourism providers in the Mexican Caribbean has come and passed, according to officials at the Quintana Roo Tourism Department. They will now start spot investigations of companies that provide services to visitors during the peak winter holiday travel season to make sure they have proper licenses and insurance to keep tourists safe. …
The popular tourist destination of Playa del Carmen is promising its visitors the safest of vacations this holiday season as Lili Campos Miranda and her administration begin their enhanced security operation. What seems to have now become commonplace, popular tourist areas in the Mexican Caribbean increase protection for tourists during busy times of the year, …
International trips are growing exponentially this holiday season, accounting for 21 percent of bookings, when compared to last year when they accounted for 11 percent, according to Allianz Partners USA annual survey, an award-winning travel insurance and assistance company. As all eyes watch the Mexican Caribbean inaugurate two huge infrastructure projects that are set to …
Visitors from the United States are flocking to the Mexican Caribbean this year more than ever before and remain the strongest market for tourism within the region, followed by visitors from Canada and the United Kingdom. Cancun is the reigning champion among Americans and with good reason; the area continues to respond to the demands …