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 …
Tourist safety
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 …
This September, the highly safe state of Yucatan near Cancun reported a growth of 4.9% in air passengers to the region over the same period in 2022. Traditionally a more off-path destination when compared to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, the state of Yucatan is growing more popular with travelers seeking culture and history in …
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, …
Travelers to the Mexican Caribbean have something new to celebrate on top of the fast-approaching Winter season. A recently announced law is set to make visits to this paradise safer and more enjoyable than ever. Bernardo Cueto Riestra, the Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo, has championed this comprehensive new law, which aims to uplift …
After giving themselves a quick breather after the record-breaking summer they just experienced, hotels are already seeing occupancy levels rise in Cancun as the winter high season approaches. Last weekend alone saw more than 69,397 visitors arrive at the all-time favorite destination, an increase of 2.4% compared to the same period last year. Bernardo Cueto …
It was recently reported that pirate taxis, or fake taxis, continue to be a problem in Cancun. The problem with these illegal taxis is that, in addition to initiating unfair competition, they put unsuspecting tourists at risk of being overcharged, robbed, or worse. But now, Cancun authorities are going to utilize the National Guard to …