According to reports from the Quintana Roo Secretariat of Tourism, almost half of all tourists staying at all-inclusive resorts venture outside their resorts to experience the diverse attractions of the Riviera Maya. Although Cancun travel is often stereotyped as isolated tourists hiding away in luxurious hotels, the reality is very different for travelers with a …
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After weeks of high-level talks with the federal government of Mexico, the state governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, has announced the new Citizen Security Law has been given the green light. This huge change in law enforcement and its organization is designed to rapidly improve the security situation in Quintana Roo, with the …
Tourists in the Riviera Maya will soon be able to interact with local artisans and purchase products showcasing traditional Mayan culture. Maria Lezama, Governor of Quintana Roo, announced the creation of the Artisan Corridor of Tulum in a press conference. The project aims to give local artisans the space to promote and sell local products. …
The Mexican National Guard has sent military reinforcements to Tulum’s Jaguar National Park to prevent illegal access to the nature reserve. The number of agents increased at the beginning of holy week, the week before Easter, which is marked by high tourism every year. The National Guard will be taking preventative measures across the park, …
The security situation of Quintana Roo post-pandemic can be best described as inconsistent — with flare-ups of incidents becoming a regular occurrence in this once super peaceful destination. For example, the chic destination of Tulum, where Instagram influencers are flocking to from the world over, has been the focus of more than its fair share …
Archaeological tourism in Cancun is back! In the first 3 months of 2023, archaeological tourism reached 90% of its pre-pandemic levels. The industry struggled during the pandemic, which resulted in the temporary closure of archaeological zones in the country. Today, 12 of the 13 archaeological zones in Quintana Roo have reopened. Meanwhile, over 600,000 tourists …
With the Easter vacation season arriving and summer just around the corner, last-minute bookings to the Riviera Maya are seeing a huge boost. Families, couples, and young groups of friends are working hard to balance the logistics of getting time off work and finding a super last-minute deal. And it’s no surprise that this area …
According to statistics from the governor of Quintana Roo, less than .1% of tourists in Cancun are affected by security issues during their vacations. In an interview with Travel Pulse, Governor Maria Lezama said that the exact percentage of tourists affected by the state’s insecurity is 0.000002%. “The dirty war against tourist destinations does not …
Authorities in Tulum have released a bulletin statement seeking to clarify the current security situation for travelers, expats, and Tulum natives. In the statement, the authorities mention the huge success of recent operations to remove criminal activity from the area, announcing a large number of arrests and the seizure of weapons and narcotics. Recent months …
Chichén Itzá and Tulum were the first and third most visited archaeological sites in Mexico, according to data from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). Of the 15 archaeological sites that accounted for over 1% of total visitors, 6 were from the states of Yucatán or Quintana Roo. Other noteworthy archaeological sites on …