As Cancun’s popularity soars among travelers this year, officials are committing more resources to protect tourists against crime, including scams and petty theft. Although the resort destination is one of the safest for international travel in Mexico, crimes against tourists remain a significant issue. Here’s the latest on what’s being done to ensure a safe …
Tourist safety
The police and other security officials in Cancun are tasked with keeping millions of tourists safe every year, and they find some pretty creative ways to do it. The military can be seen patrolling beaches, the Hotel Zone, and other tourist areas, there are cameras located in various areas throughout the city, and it’s not …
Travelers to Cancun and the wider Mexican Caribbean have been provided with a fantastic new tool to help streamline many of the possible headaches that can creep up while on vacation. The new Guest Assist app, available on both Apple and Android, provides a wealth of information and guidance for anyone whose well-being or personal …
Each year thousands of travelers end up requiring hospital visits while on vacation in Cancun. Although they are mostly small injuries or easily treated health concerns, that doesn’t mean the bill is likewise as small. Additionally, while most reputable resorts have on-site 24/7 medical care in the form of doctors provided by 3rd parties, this …
The super popular boat tours from Cancun to Isla Mujeres are set to receive price regulation from the local government in an effort to protect both tourists and the boat operators. Currently, there are over 1,500 small boats operating this service, as well as over 25,000 passengers taking this spectacular trip daily. Pricing That Protects …
Cancun is known for being a party vacation destination, and some tourists get pretty wild while visiting, maybe even a little too wild. In some cases, tourists, particularly American and European tourists, even get detained for not following certain laws, rules, and regulations. Just during the Easter holiday alone, more than 200 tourists were arrested …
There is a good chance that if you’re planning a vacation in Cancun, you have probably heard some of the talk about the city not being safe, and you may even be a little worried about it. Warnings from U.S. officials and the government, as well as from news anchors, have been flooding social media …
Many tourists who travel to Cancun and other Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations choose the region because it has amazing beaches. And there is plenty to do on the beaches, so spending an entire day on one of these stunning pieces of paradise isn’t hard at all. But if you’re going to be spending that much …
Despite the warnings about security in Cancun, it is generally a safe place to visit, and millions of Americans do it every year. But just like any other major city in any other country in the world, there are certain areas of the location you’ll want to avoid. The same goes for popular tourist destinations …
After weeks of high-level talks with the federal government of Mexico, the state governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, has announced the new Citizen Security Law has been given the green light. This huge change in law enforcement and its organization is designed to rapidly improve the security situation in Quintana Roo, with the …