Travelers are reporting large delays at baggage reclaim in Cancun International Airport, with wait times for baggage to reach the carousel system taking over an hour in many cases, although there are also reports of travelers having to wait up to 4 hours just to receive their bags. This upset with the normally speedy system …
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The Mexican Caribbean skyrocketed in popularity in 2023, with Cancun International Airport emerging as the leading airport nationwide in international arrivals. Cancun International Airport took the lead nationwide in international arrivals, welcoming a whopping 19 million tourists, mainly from the U.S., Canada, and Colombia. The Ministry of the Interior reveals a 14.2% increase from 2019, …
It was a banner year for passenger traffic at Mérida International Airport. More than three million travelers used the airport in 2023, which is considered a new record for visitors at the main airport in the Yucatan. Overall, there were five different reasons why Mérida is growing in popularity with travelers to the Mexican Caribbean. …
There is a little island called Holbox, about 2 hours plus a 20-minute ferry ride from Cancun, where the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico meet. The island is a tropical paradise, with friendly locals, beautiful scenery, and, of course, stunning beaches. Although not as plagued by the annoying seaweed as many of the …
The Riviera Maya has been gaining traction in the last few years, offering a much more authentic and relaxed Mexican Caribbean experience compared to the buzzing Cancun. And perhaps there’s no better example of the region’s rising popularity than the stunning Akumal. Formerly an underdeveloped beach town only known among diving enthusiasts, Akumal has since …
Last year was one for the record books for Airbnb in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. The company not only increased revenues in 2023, but also the number of properties available to travelers in the area. More Than 30 Percent Increase in Cancun In Cancun alone, Airbnb increased its revenues and units 34 percent in …
The Mexican Caribbean is having its best year on record in terms of international arrivals as the sun-drenched region skyrockets in popularity. The recent launching of the Maya Train coupled with the inauguration of Tulum’s cutting-edge airport means that the touristy region will only continue to grow in popularity. But one region south of Cancun …
As everybody patiently waits for the Maya Train to be fully operational we’ve watched it launch, and shut down, in stages. The most recent development was a halting of service on the first route to open while the second section was being launched. That interruption of service was only supposed to last for four days, …
The inaugural ride along the first section of the Maya Train has already passed, with tickets selling out for the first ride almost immediately. The next section just began operating, and the remaining sections will follow in the coming months. Once fully operational there will be five ways that the Maya Train will revolutionize travel …
Even though there are many reasons to visit Cancun, the biggest draw for travelers is undoubtedly the stunning beaches that line the coast. There are numerous beaches to choose from when visiting, each a little bit different than the next. Some beaches are more secluded, others are filled with energetic beach clubs and cantinas, and …