The small but increasingly popular tourist destination of Bacalar has announced a huge increase in police presence for the already extremely safe up-and-coming town. A total rise of 200 law enforcement elements is being added, no small number considering the relatively minor population of 40,000 found there. Positive Tourism Makes Recruitment Difficult Perhaps one of …
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While most of the Mexican Caribbean is experiencing a lull after the huge success of the summer season, it appears that bookings are already hotting up in anticipation of another busy winter. One such destination with an impressive number of hotel reservations already booked is Playa Del Carmen, with 40 percent of bookings for December …
Travelers in the Mexican Caribbean love vacationing on the island of Isla Mujeres off the coast of Cancun. With beautiful coves of calm waves and beautiful beaches, it has some of the best waters available in the area. But not drinking water. Isla Mujeres lacks a sufficient fresh water source to support both the locals …
A huge investment in law enforcement vehicles and equipment has seen the Cancun police become better prepared than ever. Added to the roster to protect travelers and locals are 66 patrol cars, 35 pickup trucks, 20 motorcycles, as well as 4 ATVs, which will presumably be added to the beach patrols to make security even …
The stunning tourism hotspot of Isla Mujeres is a truly special destination. Close enough to the coastline and Cancun to see the bright lights at night, it provides a more exclusive and contained experience for travelers. A huge plus of this exclusivity, and perhaps one of the top-selling points for Isla Mujeres, is just how …
Some would argue that 2023 has already been a historic year for tourism in Cancun, as it clinches the coveted title of the most popular beach destination in the entire world. Quintana Roo has seen huge, transformative investments in infrastructure, welfare and security, and conversation and preservation, which in turn has led to one of …
Lately there seems to be no end to the reports of Cancun taxi drivers causing a scene, but typically their focus is Uber drivers, and tourists are only periodically affected. In the newest story in the taxi-Uber saga, though, tourists were affected, and they seemed to have no problem speaking out to the taxi driver. …
There is little doubt that Playa del Carmen has become one of the top destinations not only in the Mexican Caribbean but the entire country. Welcoming more than 384,000 visitors during the summer season this year, this charming beach town keeps captivating travelers with its lively ambiance, beautiful beaches, and cosmopolitan feel. And now, the …
Tulum seems to be on everybody’s lips recently, as the stunning area located on the southeastern peninsula of Mexico has seen an impressive growth period through the building of new infrastructure such as Tulum Airport and the Maya Train. These two highly anticipated projects are expected to bring in huge numbers of tourists, with Tulum …
Visitors to Cancun and the towns surrounding the beach resort destination will want to keep an eye out for mosquitos during their vacation getaway. That’s because the cases of dengue fever in the municipality have been on the increase lately and have topped more than 2,000 people infected. The good news is there are some …