One of the most important things to plan when you’re planning your Cancun vacation is how you’ll get from the airport to your hotel and around in general. There are several options, including Uber, although Uber is still not allowed to operate at the airport yet, and taxis. Taxi drivers in Cancun have had an …
Tourist safety
The United States Federal Trade Commission has issued an official consumer alert warning for travelers planning to head to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean for the upcoming spring holiday travel period. Scammers are currently preying on travelers looking forward to enjoying a spring beach vacation getaway by offering them a free or low-priced trip to …
Just as predicted, the Mexican Caribbean is off to another blinding start of the year, welcoming huge numbers of tourists to the destination. During the first week of March alone, a couple of weeks out of the spring break period, 538,000 visitors arrived in Quintana Roo, proving that its popularity shows no sign of slowing …
Street and beach vending is a timeless tradition in Mexico and one that many travelers visiting Mexican vacation destinations want to experience. Whether buying souvenirs, unique handcrafts, or Mexican street food, you’ll likely see hundreds of tourists hitting up vendors for cheap goods during your Cancun vacation. While most vendors are honest locals just trying …
The Easter holiday season is upon us once again, which means one thing for the Mexican Caribbean—lots and lots of tourists. As many emerge from the cold winter months in search of some well-needed sun and respite, popular tourist hotspots like Playa del Carmen begin to ramp up security measures in an attempt to give …
Just off the coast of Cancun lies a stunning island that is known for its beautiful white, sandy beaches and crystal blue waters – Isla Mujeres. Perfect for the tourist who wants to escape the overpopulated and busy Cancun, most especially during high peak seasons such as spring and summer, Isla Mujeres offers stunning landscapes, …
The stunning Mexican Caribbean destination of Isla Mujeres has issued important safety advice for all travelers who plan to stay on or visit the island this spring vacation season. While Isla Mujeres holds a fantastic water safety record, local authorities are determined that this remains so and that all travelers enjoy a safe and incident-free …
A worrying revelation was recently made that the most popular beach in Cancun, Playa Delfines, is also its most dangerous. In 2023 over 58% of all rescues in Cancun were carried out on Playa Delfines, with one factor in particular being cited for the extreme number of rescues that have earned this beautiful beach an …
Tourists are dealing with a stinky situation upon arriving at Cancun International Airport in the Mexican Caribbean. According to several tourist reports and the media outlet Reportur, sewage is leaking from the terminal onto the aircraft apron and tarmac and is affecting the tourist operations at the facility. Sewage Impacting Tourists Not only is the …
When it comes to moving around while traveling, taxis stand as a convenient and budget-friendly option for many tourists. But in Cancun, the story is a bit different. While taxis are indeed a common choice for Cancun travelers, dissatisfaction with the service is widespread. Taxi drivers at the airport are notorious for their exorbitant prices, …