If you’ve followed the news in Cancun at all over the last year then you most likely have heard about all of the hostility going on between Uber and taxi drivers. The animosity between them stems from the different rules that each type of transportation provider has to follow, which led to some resentment from …
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Winter high season is in full swing in the Mexican Caribbean, with more tourists visiting the region than ever before this year. The popularity of the destination shows no sign of stopping, with some areas close to reaching full hotel capacity and even selling out before the winter is over. One such area is Playa …
Officials on the idyllic island of Holbox have announced a new solution to the destination’s flooding issues. The trendy island has struggled to cope with high precipitation due to its limited infrastructure, causing concern among travelers and residents. This week, authorities revealed that a new tanker truck would be deployed to the popular destination in an effort …
There are many ways to get around when you’re vacationing in Cancun, one of which is renting a car, which is very popular in the vacation destination. Renting a car in Cancun isn’t much different than renting a car anywhere else, so it’s no surprise that more visitors arriving at Cancun Airport are doing it. …
For decades, Cancun was the go-to Mexican Caribbean destination, captivating countless travelers, particularly Americans, with its breathtaking coastlines and luxurious resorts. But fast-forward to today, and more Mexican Caribbean destinations beyond Cancun, such as Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, and Bacalar, are also witnessing a notable uptick in visitors. The numbers show it all – …
On Friday, December 15, 2023, the first segment of the Maya Train was officially launched after an opening ceremony in Campeche attended by Mexican President AMLO. AMLO himself joined the historic ride on Friday, traveling from San Francisco, Campeche, to Cancun, with a stop in Mérida, Yucatán. However, the Campeche-Cancun section, covering a total of …
Cancun is an amazing vacation destination for beach lovers and gets millions of visitors every year who travel to the destination to enjoy the soft white sand beaches and turquoise Caribbean Sea. Many of those visitors also travel beyond Cancun to explore the culture and history of the region, and one of the places that …
It’s not entirely to be unexpected. But the start of the new highly touted Maya Train project hasn’t come without its initial hiccups. In fact, traveler feedback is saying that the first runs of the new Mexican Caribbean train service have come with significant passenger delays. Hours of Delays The train will definitely be a …
Tourists are ecstatic that they no longer have to take a two-hour car journey from Cancun Airport to reach the trendy destination of Tulum. That is because it now has its own airport, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, which was recently inaugurated at the beginning of the month. Taxi Price Warning Tourists are not ecstatic, however, about …
The record-breaking holiday season is in full swing across Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, with hotels and resorts nearly selling out across the sun-soaked region. But in one hotspot south of Cancun, another type of accommodation is soaring in popularity this winter: boutique hotels and Airbnbs. Fueled by a desire to experience authentic local experiences, …