I get it, sometimes beach vendors can feel a little annoying and even somewhat intimidating if you don’t know what to expect. Having flown down to Cancun from Miami for the last ten years, I can’t tell you how many times I have spotted American tourists making the exact same mistakes over and over in …
Vendors
The Mexican Caribbean operates on a highly interactive social rhythm. When you step off your resort property and onto the public beaches, or when you wander through the vibrant open-air markets of downtown Cancun, you will inevitably be approached by local vendors selling everything from silver jewelry and hand-woven blankets to ceramics and cigars. For …
If you have spent any time on a Mexican beach in the last decade, you know the soundtrack. It isn’t the crashing waves or the rustle of palm trees; it is the rhythmic, relentless chant of “Cigars! Silver! Blankets! Amigo, almost free!” For many travelers, this constant interruption is the one blemish on an otherwise …
If you’ve ever tried to relax on a Cancun beach and ended up saying “no, gracias” every 30 seconds, this one’s for you. As high season kicks off, authorities are stepping up enforcement against unlicensed street vendors in the Hotel Zone — especially around the nightlife strip and popular beaches at night. We at The …