Security is often a topic that comes up in discussions about visiting the Mexican Caribbean, which is the region that is home to popular vacation destinations like Playa del Carmen and Cancun. But both of these places, and most other popular Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations, are perfectly safe to visit. In fact, the two hugely …
Tourist safety
In a huge move to further prioritize traveler safety in Cancun, the authorities have announced another huge investment in police equipment, as well as a boost to patrols in the destination. The most anticipated equipment being delivered is the new state-of-the-art bodycams that officers will be wearing. With the addition of this tech, it’s hoped …
News about taxi drivers in Cancun is pretty much a daily event, as they have become more and more aggressive since Uber was given the go-ahead to operate in the city. Alleged attacks on Uber drivers, interfering with Uber passenger pickups, blocking traffic from getting to the airport, and even forcing tourists out of Uber …
With just over a month to go until the Maya Train begins its inaugural route between Palenque, Chiapas and Cancun, all sights are set on its future as the excitement grows for all of the Yucatan Peninsula to be unlocked for the world. Campeche is set to be one state that will become more popular …
Feeling safe in a destination can truly make or break a vacation for the budding traveler, and that is one side of the tourism sector that is being given full attention by governments in the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula. The go-to app Uber has found itself in headlines recently after contending with taxi companies …
As with many of the most popular hotspots in the region, Playa del Carmen was once a quiet fishing town with little tourist activity and was certainly not on the map for being one of the top places to visit in the world. Now a far cry from that lonely image, Playa del Carmen is …
When it comes to booking vacations, especially online, there are always scam artists just waiting to take advantage of unaware travelers. One of the biggest scams that many travelers fall for because the scam artists are so good at it is buying vacation packages from fake travel agents or agencies. This has happened to travelers …
Whenever there is any list from a trusted source recommending the best places to visit in the world, you can bet that Mexico will appear on it somewhere. Such is the case for Travel Lemming’s newest report boasting that Yucatan is the number one place to be in 2024, beating strong standouts such as Turkey …
With just over a month to go, tourists and locals alike are gearing up for the inauguration of the most anticipated project in the Mexican Caribbean and beyond. As if like a metaphorical key that will unlock the entirety of the Yucatan Peninsula and much more, the billion-dollar Maya train is about to make exploration …
A new safety initiative is being put into action in Cancun that aims to enhance the safety and security of both travelers and locals alike. This comes at a time of huge investment in policing in Cancun, a drive that was sorely needed after the worrying rises in crime rates in the last few years. …