For the last few years, there has been an ongoing dispute between Cancun taxis and Uber drivers, and the animosity between them has affected tourists on multiple occasions. Most recently, tourists have been dealing with delays and harassment at Cancun Airport. A few Cancun Airport safety tips about how to choose reliable transportation amid these …
Tourist safety
Cancun is typically a safe vacation destination, despite the presence of crime outside of the tourist areas, but a recent shooting in the Hotel Zone is a reminder that crime can happen anytime and anywhere. In this case, a 12-year-old boy was caught in the crossfire and killed, and officials are not taking it lightly. …
The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Mexico in August of last year. In it, they warned that travelers visiting the state of Quintana Roo, where Cancun is located, should exercise increased caution while visiting. Despite the warning, millions of travelers from around the globe who feel that Cancun is a safe vacation …
Only weeks after the start of hurricane season, the Mexican Caribbean was hit with a Category 1 storm. The powerful storm battered the coast on the morning of Friday, July 5th, but left only minimal damage in Cancun. Now the destination is all clear, thanks to excellent planning, and Cancun is ready for tourists immediately …
Cancun is a popular vacation destination among American travelers, and millions visit the destination every year. Unfortunately, for five Americans visiting the destination, their Cancun vacation took a turn for the worse this past Saturday. The five American tourists were injured in a bus accident in Cancun while traveling between Cancun and Puerto Morelos. Details …
The long-awaited Maya Train was inaugurated last December, and although it has already served thousands of passengers, it hasn’t been without its problems. There have been several incidents in which passengers were stranded or their trip has been canceled, but the most recent issue causing delays is one that involves safety. This is because heavy …
Hurricane Season is now underway and, although there are no projections for the arrival of a dangerous storm in the near future yet, a potential tropical cyclone is causing some dangerous conditions on some Cancun beaches. Formed in the Gulf of Mexico, potential Tropical Cyclone Uno is well away from Cancun, but it is affecting …
Cancun, which rose to stardom as a vacation destination quickly after the first hotel in the destination opened its doors in 1974, has exponentially grown in popularity in the years since. Just a year after the opening of that first hotel there were about 100,000 tourists that visited Cancun, and now millions visit the popular …
For many travelers who have been to Cancun, there are three things that automatically come to mind when it’s mentioned: gorgeous beaches, luxury all-inclusives, and a vibrant nightlife. All three are Cancun’s main claims to fame, but there’s one that can get you into trouble if you don’t follow the rules, and that’s enjoying the …
There’s no doubting the popularity of Mexico as one of the top international vacation getaway locations this year. Still, travelers remain concerned about their safety and security when visiting our neighbor to the south. However, there’s an amazing region next to Cancun that hosts amazing coastlines, ancient Maya ruins, lush jungles and plenty of adventure …