Crime levels in Cancun and Tulum spiked during January, causing concern among tourism officials, law enforcement, and municipal elected officers. This should not come as a surprise to many, as the cities across the Mexican Caribbean have been stepping up security measures in response to an increase in crime over the last couple of months. …
Tourist safety
A warning was issued last week to tourists after the arrival of a dangerous marine species was found in the waters and coastline of the Mexican Caribbean. Known as the Portuguese Man o’ War, this poisonous jellyfish-like creature was found in the warm waters of Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, much to the dismay of …
The U.S. Embassy & Consulates In Mexico department has issued a warning for all U.S. travelers visiting Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean this spring. This is done in the spirit of protecting every American while on vacation and with the express purpose of providing useful and up-to-date information that empowers U.S. citizens to enjoy the …
The phenomenon of vacation rentals has really taken hold of the tourism market these past few years. More and more tourists are looking for that home-away-from-home feel when traveling, skipping the more luxurious, all-inclusive hotels that so many usually opt for. Airbnb is the most notable app that offers thousands of homes in the Mexican …
With spring break just around the corner, the Mexican Caribbean is gearing itself up for another load of excited American tourists ready for the vacation of a lifetime. The unbeatable champion of all the destinations in the region is, of course, Cancun. Not only does it offer the kind of beach paradise that some only …
Travelers to Cozumel and Playa del Carmen are being warned of the presence of one of the ocean’s most famous and dangerous inhabitants, which has chosen the warm waters of the Mexican Caribbean to spend its winter in. Thankfully, it isn’t sharks or the mythological Kraken that travelers need to keep an eye out for, …
For most travelers, a vacation in an international destination goes off without a hitch, but some situations occur that don’t allow the trip to get off on the right foot or end on a good note. When this happens, it isn’t always easy to do something about it, but in Cancun, it is. This is …
The popularity of the Mexican Caribbean is currently unmatched, with Americans favoring it as one of the main spots to travel on vacation. Places like Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, and Tulum have people visiting all year round, offering them an array of beautiful hotels, incredible attractions, and beaches like nowhere else. Unfortunately, it was reported …
With the very busy spring holiday travel season right around the corner, tourists are always asking about the safety and security of a vacation getaway to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean before booking their travel. The official crime statistics for the State of Quintana Roo, which includes Cancun and other popular vacation destinations such as …
There’s no place in the world that you can go to that doesn’t have some level of crime. That being said, despite being a safe vacation destination, there are things that you have to watch out for when visiting the Mexican Caribbean. Typically it’s more petty crimes that tourists are faced with, but now tourists …