The $424 million dollar bridge construction project to speed up traffic on Kukulkan Avenue is nearly halfway done and will provide tourists to Cancun easier access to the hotel zone in the Mexican Caribbean. The Nichupté Bridge Project According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation, the long-awaited Nichupté Bridge is about half done …
Tourist safety
If you have been following Cancun news lately, then you may have seen the stories of tourists being charged excessive rates by taxi drivers. On two separate occasions, drivers tried to charge passengers exorbitant rates, in one case a Canadian tourist as much as $1,000, and more recently an American tourist around $350. They do …
Buying souvenirs and other items from beach vendors when visiting Cancun is a timeless tradition that many tourists look forward to, but you have to be careful of which ones you flag down. Not all of them are just selling jewelry, sarongs, bandanas, food, or sunglasses, and engaging with those who are selling illegal substances …
Officially, the hurricane season in the Mexican Caribbean is about a month out. However, the tropical storm engine off the coast of Africa is already ramping up for what experts are calling a ferocious Atlantic hurricane season. On Alert for Alberto Alberto would be the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, and despite …
Playa del Carmen is known for its mild winter weather, which is why so many Americans visit the destination between December and April, but during the summer, it can get pretty hot. Temperatures are currently already approaching the 90s, with heat indexes close to 100 degrees. Because various dangers exist as the temperatures rise, local …
Security is a priority in vacation destinations like Cancun because image is important for tourism. It’s not uncommon to see security personnel made up of the National Guard, Tourist Police, and other security officials patrolling busy tourist areas to keep Cancun safe for visitors. Now, Cancun is taking an additional step by installing over 1,000 …
Cancun officials are working hard to show travelers that they are dedicated to their safety and security while visiting the popular beach resort vacation getaway destination in Mexico. They are also trying to demonstrate that they are taking immediate action to protect visitors, hoping to improve the city’s low security rating with the United States …
Safety is important when visiting the beaches in Cancun, and all beachgoers should take certain safety measures. Lifeguards are there in case of an emergency, but prevention is key to staying safe when visiting any beach. Sometimes accidents happen, though, and a recent accident in Cancun has prompted officials to put additional surveillance on beaches. …
An unfortunate accident occurred recently at a hotel in Puerto Morelos where three members of a tourist family, including a minor, were electrocuted when entering the swimming pool to cool off during their spring holiday vacation getaway. Danger in the Pool The family of travelers was enjoying their vacation getaway for the spring travel season …
Several steps have been taken by officials in Cancun to ease the tension between taxi and Uber drivers. Unfortunately, the conflict recently came to a boiling point when an Uber driver was allegedly shot by a taxi driver. Protests erupted in Cancun following the shooting of the Uber driver, who was attacked while picking up …