Across the Riviera Maya, there is no shortage of destinations for travelers who want to escape the sometimes-hectic vibe of Cancun. In fact, this destination has grown so popular that it is reported that this summer has already achieved 85% occupancy rates. But for travelers that don’t love the idea of traveling south for hours …
Tourist safety
The summer season has arrived in the Mexican Caribbean, and Cancun Airport has claimed its spot as the second-most searched airport worldwide on the “Google Flights” platform. Javier Aranda, director of the Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council, revealed that over 600 flights are now arriving on Saturdays, with the majority of tourists coming from the …
Government officials on the magical island of Isla Mujeres have announced that the destination will receive extensive new police and military patrols across the entire island. Announcements such as this naturally raise some questions from travelers. Is Isla Mujeres safe? Why are they doing this? Are the authorities expecting new dangers? Thankfully for travelers, this …
Travelers to Cancun are to receive yet another new layer of security in the destination, adding to the already huge increase in safety and security initiatives in 2023 so far. It has already been known for some time that Cancun is receiving 1000 new security cameras, but now it has been announced that 70 of …
Last week it was reported that a fire forced tourists out of Cancun’s Hotel Krystal. Now this popular Cancun resort has stopped taking reservations after the recent fire, though there are still currently guests staying there. According to reports, though, Hotel Krystal Cancun will not accept any new reservations until the extent of repairs is …
450,000 instances of tourist fraud took place in Mexico in 2022, half of which happened in Quintana Roo. Nevertheless, the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism and the Association of Travel Agencies are attempting to protect Mexican companies and international visitors. This week, they will begin an information campaign on how to avoid tourism fraud. “Our main …
With traveler safety and satisfaction receiving multiple boosts recently, yet another has been added that improves the consumer rights of travelers to the Riviera Maya. In the popular destination of Playa del Carmen, travelers will have access to a new Profeco (Federal Consumer Protection Agency) department after the government decided to open a new location. …
In the state of Quintana Roo, home to the super destination of Cancun, uncertainty over the structure and plan of policing and security continues. This uncertainty is due to a re-shake of how policing and security are carried out in the area is in the works. Travelers, though, have nothing to fear. The head of …
Security is a top concern for many visitors to Mexico. In many visitor surveys to Mexico, tourists often cite it as one of the top items influencing their decision to travel to the country for a summer vacation getaway. While Cancun and the Riviera Maya are relatively safe tourist locations to visit in the country, …
Tourists visiting Cancun this weekend may have noticed heavy smoke throughout the tourist zone on Friday night. On June 30, a fire broke out in the Krystal Hotel in Cancun’s tourist zone. 🚨 #QuintanaRoo 🔥 #Cancún 🏨Reportan incendio en el #HotelKrystal, en el Boulevard Kukulcán, en plena zona hotelera de Cancun. pic.twitter.com/iBV0WWUdvp — César Jiménez …