The safety of tourists is something that Cancun officials take seriously, and the government and authorities always seem to be coming up with new ways to improve security in the popular tourist destination. So it’s no surprise that some of the money coming in from the Cancun tourist tax is being used to install 1,000 …
Tourist safety
On Thursday in Tulum, a boat typically used to transport tourists around the region was seized when it was discovered that narcotics were being hidden on board. According to the local report, late Thursday morning, police got an anonymous call to 911, alerting them that there were drugs on board the registered tourist boat located …
Cancun is a popular vacation destination that gets a lot of media attention regarding the safety of tourists visiting the Mexican Caribbean hotspot. The truth is, Cancun is actually quite safe, as long as you don’t get caught up in wild partying, drugs, or any other illegal activity, which are all things you want to …
It looks like Cancun and other well-known tourist hotspots of Riviera Maya are setting themselves up to be an even safer destination for travelers ahead of the arrival of Spring Break. Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa has stated that security measures are being put in place ahead of the upcoming busy Spring Break period, and this …
Despite the fact that the U.S. periodically issues warnings about being cautious when traveling in the Mexican Caribbean, the Mexican government and authorities actually take the security of tourists quite seriously. Security operations are implemented before pretty much every busy season, and security projects, like installing more cameras and putting panic buttons at bus stops, …
Street and beach vendors are a common sight when visiting vacation destinations in the Riviera Maya, and most of them are just trying to make a living. But in an attempt to sort out the good from the bad and to keep them from crowding certain areas, officials are cracking down on street and beach …
The municipal civil protection authorities in Cancun have taken the decision to nearly double the number of lifeguards who will be on duty at the destination’s beaches. Spring brings a big bump to the area’s popularity, with many young people taking advantage of the spring break package deals that make the area one of the …
Earlier this week, the Mexican National Guard unexpectedly restricted the movement of motor vehicles in and out of the Tulum National Park during what was an average, busy tourist day in the Riviera Maya city. As a result of the blockade, some tourists were left stranded at one of the beach clubs located inside the …
Everybody worries about it, and some unfortunate travelers even have the terrible experience of going through it, but it is usually avoidable. That is, having your vacation ruined by some event that you do have some control over. Here are five things that can ruin your Cancun vacation and how to do everything in your …
The number one concern for most tourists while on vacation is, of course, safety, and while Cancun has a great reputation in contrast to other areas of Mexico, the issue of safety is still an important one. The public areas of Cancun, including the hotel zone, are patrolled extensively by the police, national guard, and …