As one of the safest cities in Mexico and even North America, Mérida is becoming an increasingly popular destination for travelers seeking an authentic and laid-back Mexican experience. In July, Mérida unveiled its 3 new Magical Neighborhoods (Barrios Mágicos) – Xcalachén, San Sebastián, and La Ermita de Santa Isabel. But what is the Magical Neighborhood …
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As the island of Holbox, just 61 kilometers (30 miles) northwest of Cancun, continues to grow in popularity with visitors, new services are being added to the rural area for the protection of locals and travelers. The latest is a $4.3 million peso donation in first responder technology which should be available for emergency services …
Cancun is one of the hottest destinations this year for American travelers seeking a dreamy getaway complete with white sand beaches, plenty of sun, and world-class hospitality. And despite the record-breaking summer season, new forecasts suggest a significant drop in hotel occupancy rates in September, giving travelers a unique opportunity to enjoy Cancun without the …
International travel has been all the range since the end of the health crises. Mexico, and especially Cancun, has been a recipient of a significant part of the “revenge travel” trend. In fact, Cancun welcomed nearly 1.9 million international travelers in the month of July alone. However, that was only a small 3.2 percent year-over-year …
Summer is one of the busiest times for Quintana Roo’s ancient archeological ruins, which attract thousands of daily travelers. And with historical tourism on the rise, ancient ruins are set to grow even more in popularity as the completion of the Maya Train nears. With dozens of archeological sites relieving more funding to improve the …
United Airlines has announced that it will significantly ramp up flights to Cancun this winter to meet skyrocketing demand from U.S. travelers. The carrier, which operates the third-largest commercial airline fleet in the world, is the latest to increase the frequency of flights to the crown jewel of the Mexican Caribbean. With several U.S.-based airlines …
As tourism booms this year in Cancun, the surrounding areas are feeling the impact as well. This has increased the need for additional essential services such as police, fire, and medical care to keep up with the demands of both locals and visitors alike. Because of this need, the island community of Isla Mujeres – …
After a four-year hiatus, the Mexican government is re-launching an ambitious plan to help eradicate sargassum from popular beaches across the Mexican Caribbean. A magnet for international travelers, the Mexican Caribbean’s white-sand beaches are in better shape than ever thanks to new initiatives to tackle sargassum seaweed, a harmless yet unpleasant-smelling macroalgae that forms over …
Good news for price-conscious travelers looking to plan a vacation to Cancun later in the year. According to a recent survey, the beach resort destination is one of the most affordable locations in the world that still has some cheap flights available for travel now through the September Labor Day holiday. Flights For Sand and …
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 …