While most Cancun tourists use public transportation, taxis, Uber, and private transportation to get around, many choose to rent a vehicle while visiting too. This is particularly the case for travelers who fly into Cancun and plan to explore beyond the popular vacation destination. Those individuals will be happy to hear that a new rule …
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As the winter season begins in the Mexican Caribbean, one popular destination that is expecting high tourist occupancy levels is Playa del Carmen. Known for its year-round sensational weather, great all-inclusive accommodation options, and some of the prettiest beach locations in the region, Playa del Carmen is seeing more and more people pick it as …
Cancun welcomed more than 30 million tourists last year, and a huge number of them were from the U.S. In fact, when it comes to international tourists visiting Cancun and other Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations, America is the top market. More than 3 million American tourists have already visited the popular vacation destination this year, …
A Toronto-based company has been appointed to enforce the collection of Cancun’s mandatory tourist tax. Quintana Roo, the Mexican state which includes popular travel destinations such as Cancun, the Riviera Maya, and Playa Del Carmen, has doubled down on collecting its VISITAX after originally bringing it into law on April 1st, 2021. With the goal …
The Mexican Navy has been deployed to Cancun and Mexican Caribbean beaches in an effort to help clear massive amounts of sargassum from the shorelines. Sargassum seaweed is one of the main issues affecting travelers in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean this year, to the point that it has surpassed safety as the main concern …
Many travelers include weekend days when vacationing because it gives them extra days without using vacation time. While this is a great way to maximize the use of time off, there is something to be said about traveling on weekdays. Doing so usually means better prices on flights and accommodations, as well as smaller crowds …
Environmental officials in the Mexican Caribbean have issued new regulations concerning whale shark tours in Isla Mujeres. The directive is aimed at protecting the delicate species while allowing travelers to experience the majestic beauty of these gentle giants safely. Isla Mujeres is the most popular location for whale shark tours, with a handful of companies …
A sunflower garden in the Mexican Caribbean? Who knew?! A newly-opened outdoor garden space just outside of Bacalar has gone viral in recent weeks, as many curious travelers are eager to check out this unique European-style garden right in the middle of one of the hottest places in Mexico. The swarms of visitors have prompted …
If you ask the tourists who love Cancun the most they’ll tell you that there really is no bad time to visit the much-loved Mexican Caribbean vacation destination. But while Cancun may be an exciting place to visit any time of the year, there are a few reasons to visit during a specific time of …
Holbox is quickly emerging as a tourism hotspot this summer thanks to its sargassum-free beaches. Tourists have been flocking to the tropical island for some time already, but in recent weeks its popularity has spiked thanks to its unique hotel scene and pristine nature. Holbox island is a tropical paradise located just a few miles …