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 …
Tourist safety
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 …
Whether you’re a budding archeologist or just looking for an alternative to the endless beach days on offer when traveling to Cancun, this newly opened archeological site might just be right up your street! After being closed to the public for decades, Chichén Viejo has just recently opened its doors to the public and is …
The brakes don’t seem to be stopping the Mexican Caribbean’s staggering achievements within the tourism sector this year, as it remains to be a solid choice for travelers looking for the perfect vacation. With the challenge now maintaining popularity in the area after the end of the summer season, Javier Aranda Pedrero, director of the …
Cancun has seen a near-constant drive to upgrade and improve policing over the past few months. This has come in many forms, including increased police patrols, increased training, and even more strict conduct requirements. But perhaps one of the most common avenues the authorities here are taking to improve security and policing is through the …
Many travelers who fly into Cancun Airport opt for taking a taxi to get to their hotel because it seems like an easy option. But taking a taxi in Cancun isn’t the only way to get around and may not even be the best form of transportation. One reason for this is fake or pirate …
Isla Mujeres is set to have some of its beaches awarded with the iconic Blue Flag certification this week after the island’s popularity seems to be growing exponentially among tourists. Just a short ferry ride away from the bustling city of Cancun lies an upcoming tourist hotspot that is complete with some of the most …
The undeniably world-famous destination of Tulum has been making headlines repeatedly over the past few months and for all the right reasons. After a worrying rise in crime over the past 3 years, a trend seen the world over in recent years, the destination has been moving in the right direction recently. New Leadership One …
Tulum is one area in the Mexican Caribbean that seems to have a lot of buzz at the moment, and rightly so. The new Tulum International Airport, “Felipe Carillo Puerto”, is due for completion in the coming months, bringing a substantial amount of new flight routes from the United States and Canada to the upcoming …