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A worrying situation has dominated the headlines of Spanish-language news outlets across Mexico in the past few weeks. It has been reported that the number of counterfeit, cloned, and expired pharmaceuticals being sold over the counter at pharmacies, including in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, has doubled since the pandemic. There are estimations now that …

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Cancun taxi drivers have had an ongoing battle with Uber drivers ever since they entered the market for the first time years ago.    They have blocked Uber drivers from getting where they’re going, thrown various objects at their vehicles, and have even physically attacked drivers.    In some cases, tourists have even been present for these …

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After the resounding success of the summer vacation period, the most popular places in the Mexican Caribbean will be keen to decipher what worked well this year and what improvements need to be made to ensure that tourism continues to boom for many more to come. Playa Del Carmen, one of the most traveled-to destinations …

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Cancun is one of the most popular tropical beach vacation destinations in the world, with millions of travelers booking trips to the tourist hotspot every year.    As with any booming tourist destination, the popularity of it, paired with the desire for travelers to save money on vacations, translates to an opportunity for scam artists to …

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While calm waters with crystal clear blue-green hues might seem like the norm for the Mexican Caribbean, it’s not always the case. Just like any other sea, the Caribbean can be unpredictable and sometimes dangerous, and current conditions led to a tragic drowning this past Monday. Now Cancun tourists are being reminded to take extreme …

Read More about Cancun Tourists Reminded To Take Extreme Precautions On Beaches With Warning Flags 

The formerly sleepy beach town of Puerto Morelos is quickly becoming a beach destination favorite for visitors to Cancun and the Riviera Maya. While security has not traditionally been an issue in the small town, wedged between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, local officials are taking some proactive measures to make sure the town remains …

Read More about Hugely Popular Destination South Of Cancun Adds Security Cameras To Keep Tourists Safe

As the island of Holbox, just 61 kilometers (30 miles) northwest of Cancun, continues to grow in popularity with visitors, new services are being added to the rural area for the protection of locals and travelers. The latest is a $4.3 million peso donation in first responder technology which should be available for emergency services …

Read More about Travelers Visiting This Idyllic Island Near Cancun Will See Safety Boost With This New Announcement

While Cancun’s beaches are one of the biggest attractions for tourists visiting the popular vacation destination, there is so much more to see.    Many visitors spend some of their vacations exploring nature, culture, and history too.    But there has been a shift in how tourists explore these other areas, as Cancun tourists are more commonly …

Read More about Cancun Tourists Are Skipping Tours And Venturing Out Alone, Here Are 6 Tips To Stay Safe 

Travelers to Cancun have been treated to some fantastic news after it was announced July’s huge increase in security initiatives had a very positive impact on the levels of crime in the destination. What’s more, these initiatives are part of a long-term focus on returning Cancun, and the hotel zone especially, to the previously high …

Read More about Cancun’s Summer Security Operations Making Destination Safer Than Ever For Tourists

Cancun taxi drivers have been under the microscope since the beginning of the year when they started acting aggressively toward Uber drivers over a new law.    The law allows Uber to operate in the tourist destination, but both drivers and passengers that use the platform have been attacked by taxi drivers numerous times during the …

Read More about Cancun Cracks Down On Aggressive Taxi Drivers With Threat Of 18 Years In Prison