As generations go by, Mexico is becoming more and more gay-friendly. The Riviera Maya is slowly but surely setting itself up to be a prime location for LGBTQ+ travelers. With its vast coastline of white sandy beaches, located just south of Cancun, in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the Riviera Maya is a lesser-known alternative to the …
Tulum
Spotting armed guards or fully-armed military personnel is a surprising yet common sight in many Mexican Caribbean resort hotspots. This week, officials announced that the country’s National Guard will deploy troops in Tulum, one of the most visited cities in Quintana Roo, in an effort to boost safety for travelers. Authorities are currently gearing up …
Once a calm beach town to a more upscale party destination to pretty much everywhere in between, Tulum is undoubtedly one of the top cities to visit in the Riviera Maya. Some tourists just can’t get enough of it and Tulum has become one of the top wellness destinations in Mexico. Whatever your travel style, …
The long-awaited Maya Train has been a hot topic for some time now, and with fresh news coming from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, María Luisa Albores González last Monday announced that section 5 of the train could be one of the most scenic and iconic train routes in Mexico. For The Architecture …
If you’re on the hunt for your next watering hole or in pursuit of a beach club on Tulum’s beachfront anytime soon, it might be worth noting a couple of things before heading there. The Santa Fe Beach Club, located in Tulum’s National Park in the state of Quintana Roo, has recently been placed under …
More Americans than ever are now choosing the expat life, with everyone from young digital nomads to those ready to enjoy retirement choosing to experience life abroad. But while making the commitment to this new life is a difficult decision, the real head-scratcher comes with choosing exactly where to move. With that being said, the …
Where exceptional design meets well-being, where open space meets a remote exclusive resort with postcard-perfect backdrops in a tropical setting, in an eco-conscious environment where nature and luxury collide; Casa Chablé lies in the heart of the Sian Ka’an biosphere reserve, a heavenly retreat like no other. Casa Chablé is a haven for nature travelers …
A red alert has been issued by the Quintana Roo Sargassum Monitoring Network after the stinky seaweed sargassum was spotted in excessive levels on 40 beaches across the northern part of the state – including some beaches in Cancun. With its appearance on beaches dependent on a range of factors, including tidal shifts, inclement weather, …
It was announced earlier this week that the municipality of Tulum will be getting a big investment from the Mexican federal government in order to build better infrastructure and improve access to some of the most protected areas in Tulum, which will include a number of the city’s beaches. Once pegged as “hidden gems,” Tulum’s …
As the hordes of travelers continue to descend upon the Mexican Caribbean following the record-breaking numbers who did so last year, it’s understandable that resorts throughout the region are struggling to cope with high guest numbers at a time when the high season typically tends to be winding down. Thankfully however, the resort town of …