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 …
Tourist safety
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, …
The crystal clear Mexican Caribbean waters along the Cancun coast are generally pretty calm, but conditions can change quickly. This is why it’s important to practice beach safety on every trip to the beach, as Cancun tourists are being warned to do following an increase in accidents on certain beaches. Additionally, Cancun will be reinforcing …
Travelers visiting Cancun are receiving a huge boost to beach safety with the announcement that the number of lifeguards on the destination’s beaches will more than double compared with the current roster of full-time lifeguards. This move comes in anticipation of one of Cancun’s busiest spring seasons and is an active reminder that the local …