Authorities are reinforcing security in the touristic zones of Playa del Carmen, according to Municipal President Lili Campos Miranda. According to President Campos Miranda, law enforcement will add 20 security elements to the existing security presence. In addition, she said that she would ask that a Navy presence returns to the city and could sign …
Tourist safety
If you have ever been to Cancun, especially if you have visited more than once, then there is a good chance that at some point you have seen the police monitoring tourist areas. You may have even seen the military patrolling the streets and beaches. This is because Cancun officials take the security of their …
A judge announced in January that Uber could legally operate in Cancun without the same licenses and permits that taxi drivers must have. Since then, it has been a long road with no destination in sight for Uber drivers in the tourist destination. Taxi drivers have organized blockades, threatened Uber drivers, and even attacked Uber …
The crime rates for Tulum have become a big concern for travelers, and it’s not a huge surprise considering the change in this destination over the past 15 years. Once a sleepy little fishing village that attracted small numbers of hippie travelers, Tulum has grown into a fully-fledged municipality and a world-known tourism destination. Like …
The battle between taxi drivers and Uber drivers has been ongoing for several months now and is well documented and reported on. But now it isn’t just Uber drivers that certain taxi unions are targeting, but other transportation companies too. The continuing battle over transportation rights doesn’t directly affect tourists very often, though, until it …
Cancun Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, welcoming millions of tourists to the Riviera Maya region every year. Because the millions of tourists who visit the region have to go through the airport, Cancun government officials have come up with a plan to give tourists peace of mind that will be …
Cancun is a safe vacation destination, not unlike other popular vacation destinations all over the world. In most of these places, when it comes to tourist security, it’s a top priority. But some safety concerns are the responsibility of the individual themselves, so you have to look out for the warning signs, and these are …
The Mexican Caribbean is full of amazing destinations, but none can replicate the truly magical feeling that comes with Holbox. This small island is home to Disney-like bioluminescence at night, and during the day it is the champion for amazing Whale Shark tours. A Huge Rise In Approved Tours While Holbox is the perfect place …
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 …
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 …