As Winter peak season begins in the Mexican Caribbean, hordes of tourists will begin to flock to the region for their vacation time, with places such as Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum seeing a huge uptick in arrivals. Notably, Playa del Carmen is having a fantastic year in the tourism sector, with more and …
Tourist safety
Tourists enjoying the most popular tourist beach this upcoming peak winter holiday travel season may get the strange sense that the beach is actually getting smaller. The bad news is that their eyes and sense of perception are not deceiving them. Playa Losing Sand Sand is the essential item that truly makes a beach. However, …
Often when travelers are planning their vacations taxis are the first thing that comes to mind when determining how to get to and from the airport. But there are a few good reasons for opting for an alternative when visiting Cancun, and one of them is the fact that fake taxis are common. These are …
Online vacation rentals are soaring in popularity in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, as the region is experiencing a year like no other in the tourism sector. They are so popular that the more traditional option of booking hotels is being affected, as more and more people want unique stays that resemble a more authentic …
As the peak winter and fall holiday travel season gets into full gear, the municipal and state government in Playa del Carmen is increasing the availability of law enforcement to provide safety and security to tourists during the busy visitor season. According to the State of Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama, the focus of the …
Security is often a topic that comes up in discussions about visiting the Mexican Caribbean, which is the region that is home to popular vacation destinations like Playa del Carmen and Cancun. But both of these places, and most other popular Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations, are perfectly safe to visit. In fact, the two hugely …
In a huge move to further prioritize traveler safety in Cancun, the authorities have announced another huge investment in police equipment, as well as a boost to patrols in the destination. The most anticipated equipment being delivered is the new state-of-the-art bodycams that officers will be wearing. With the addition of this tech, it’s hoped …
News about taxi drivers in Cancun is pretty much a daily event, as they have become more and more aggressive since Uber was given the go-ahead to operate in the city. Alleged attacks on Uber drivers, interfering with Uber passenger pickups, blocking traffic from getting to the airport, and even forcing tourists out of Uber …
With just over a month to go until the Maya Train begins its inaugural route between Palenque, Chiapas and Cancun, all sights are set on its future as the excitement grows for all of the Yucatan Peninsula to be unlocked for the world. Campeche is set to be one state that will become more popular …
Feeling safe in a destination can truly make or break a vacation for the budding traveler, and that is one side of the tourism sector that is being given full attention by governments in the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula. The go-to app Uber has found itself in headlines recently after contending with taxi companies …