Vendors

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 …