The Mexican Caribbean’s popularity skyrocketed in 2023, with several destinations across the region reporting record-breaking visitor numbers as the year came to a close. But not even tourist behemoths like Cancun or Playa del Carmen managed to outperform Isla Mujeres, which reported an impressive 100% hotel occupancy at the peak of the winter holidays. Following …
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After the huge build-up in anticipation of the Maya train and how it would transform transportation for travelers in the Mexican Caribbean, it’s safe to say that there have been a few teething problems since the service opened in mid-December 2023. One of the most infamous disruptions so far occurred on the Cancun to Palenque …
Looking for an affordable travel destination to spend your vacation getaway this year? There’s no need to look any further than Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. That’s according to the annual Most Affordable Travel Destinations survey by Wethrift.com. Affordable Cancun According to the review of affordable travel destinations around the world by Wethrift.com, Cancun came …
The Mexican Caribbean is loaded with amazing vacation destinations lining its aquamarine and white sand coast. Miles and miles of beautiful beaches sitting alongside fascinating cities and towns are what draw in the millions of tourists who visit the region every year. Two of these places, Cancun and Playa del Carmen, stand out above all …
Two of the most exciting Mexican Caribbean destinations will soon be connected by a new ferry route thanks to a huge announcement by the Xcaret Group. The leading hospitality and entertainment group is launching a brand-new ferry route from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel amid growing travel demand. Playa del Carmen and Cozumel are, respectively, some …
Despite the conclusion of the record-breaking winter holiday season, Cancun and the Riviera Maya remain as popular as ever among sun-seeking travelers. Even beyond the seasonal peak, the region is poised to set new tourism records, defying the traditional post-holiday slowdown. Data from The Mexican Secretary of Tourism (Sectur) reveals that Quintana Roo’s beach destinations …
There is one thing that the Mexican Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula is in no short supply of: ancient Mayan ruins. Yes, for the Indiana Jones types and explorers among you, places likes Cancun have become ever more attractive over the years for exactly that reason, with some of the most popular archeological sites in …
The city of Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatan, Mexico, is a bustling city with nearly a million people that still somehow maintains its historic charm. It’s been growing in popularity over the last several years, and now, this city near Cancun is one of the most popular destinations to visit in 2024. …
News about the new Maya Train has been released in bits as the different sections have opened, and one thing that’s been sufficiently reported on is the Cancun Airport Maya Train station. Knowing where it is, though, is only half of the equation, and what you’re really probably wondering is what the best way to …
All eyes are on the Mexican Caribbean this year to see if it will beat the record-breaking 2023 that it experienced in the tourism sector. With Cancun an obvious favorite and Tulum set to become more popular than ever due to its new international airport and connections via the new Maya Train, popular hotspots such …