As the Mexican Caribbean heads into the shoulder season – the quietest time of the year for travel to the sun-soaked region – one destination is expected to soar above the rest in popularity thanks to its impeccable beaches. Tulum, the most famous cultural and historical hub in Quintana Roo, also boasts a handful of …
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Whenever reporting the Mexican Caribbean’s huge tourism boom this year, the obvious locations highlighted are Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, which have seen record-breaking numbers of visitors in 2023. However, smaller, less well-known areas such as the charming city of Merida are also blowing all expectations out of the water, with passenger movement by …
Travelers in the Mexican Caribbean love vacationing on the island of Isla Mujeres off the coast of Cancun. With beautiful coves of calm waves and beautiful beaches, it has some of the best waters available in the area. But not drinking water. Isla Mujeres lacks a sufficient fresh water source to support both the locals …
Puerto Morelos has seen an uptick in tourist activity this year, with community tourism soaring in popularity in the Riviera Maya. Miguel Cámara Ruiz, the municipal secretary of tourism, has highlighted that the charming destination has seen growth when compared to the same period from July 2021 and is attributing this success to the work …
Car rentals are growing in popularity this year as travelers discover new ways to explore Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean beyond the resort. Offering a massive upgrade in terms of flexibility and freedom to explore at one’s pace, car rentals are a cost-effective and convenient option for a growing number of travelers. And with companies …
The endlessly popular destination of Tulum, just south of Cancun, has begun the most promising fight against sargassum to date in the Mexican Caribbean. With a new containment initiative named “Tulum Against Sargassum”, it is hoped that this could spell the beginning of the end for sargassum as a seasonal headache to travelers. Investment In …
Some would argue that 2023 has already been a historic year for tourism in Cancun, as it clinches the coveted title of the most popular beach destination in the entire world. Quintana Roo has seen huge, transformative investments in infrastructure, welfare and security, and conversation and preservation, which in turn has led to one of …
At a recent high-level meeting that included the governor of Quintana Roo (the state home to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc.) and the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean raised a serious concern from the destination’s tourism providers. The vice president of the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean made the case that the …
The vast majority of travelers who visit the Mexican Caribbean choose either Cancun or Playa del Carmen as their base. And there’s no points for guessing why; both are super close to the Cancun International Airport, and after hours of flying the last thing most travelers want to do is embark on another trek. Tulum, …
Located about two hours on a toll road from Cancun, the magical town of Valladolid has a number of activities that will transport visitors to the popular tourist attraction to a different and more traditional part of Mexico. Here are 6 great things to check out on a day trip or even longer adventure to …