Mexico is the number one destination for Americans going abroad. Famous for its Caribbean beaches, Indo-Mayan culture, and gorgeous colonial towns, it has a vast and diverse offer, unlike any other Latin American country. Now that Cancun’s overspill of tourists has reached most of the wider Mayan Riviera, however, bringing with it gentrification, price surges, …
Mexico is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, receiving more than 38 million tourists in 2022. And the country is on track to receive as many as 40 million tourists in 2023. It’s also the most popular international destination for American travelers who continue to flock south for Mexico’s amazing beaches, …
Now that travel restrictions are a thing of the past and temperatures are predicted to soar, Americans will be heading to their nearest airport in droves come July. While some will be jetting off to a Mediterranean island or even exploring lesser-known coastal spots in Eastern Europe, a majority will be taking shorter trips South …
Those flying in or out of Cancun in the coming weeks are being warned they might need to allot some extra commuting to and from the airport, as ongoing work on a strategic stretch of road linking the city to the mega hub is set to increase traffic jams. Taking into account the road delays …
It’s not hard to see why the Mexican Caribbean is one of the world’s top-selling vacation packages worldwide: from Cancun to Chetumal, it boasts a stunning coastline bounded by the most translucent of waters, bestrewn with ancient Mayan sites and luxurious resorts. Due to the area’s popularity, however, beaches can get a bit crowded, particularly …
Recent reports of violent crime in parts of Mexico may have caused a media furor in the U.S., but contrary to popular belief and what the latest travel advisories would have you believe, the country’s major urban centers and resort strips are still perfectly safe to visit. This includes Cancun, which remains the top destination …
The latest surge in violence in certain parts of Mexico has sparked an intense debate regarding the country’s safety as a tourist destination, especially after four American citizens were kidnapped and two found dead in the small border town of Matamoros. Authorities in leading tourist destinations were among the first to react, deploying more law …
The Mexican Caribbean is such a wildly popular destination it’s hard to believe there are any untouched gems left to explore locally. From Cancun’s action-packed Hotel Zone to Lake Bacalar’s boutique luxury hotels, busy beaches and crowded tourist attractions have become common sights year-round. Regardless of the surging demand for Mexican Caribbean vacations, there are …
Following the kidnapping and murder of two American nationals in Mexico recently, the media is once again on high alert. The entire country is under scrutiny, despite the fact that violence directed at visitors is rare, and unsurprisingly, even the popular sunny destination Cancun couldn’t escape it: Being the number one destination for U.S. nationals …
The Maya Train, Mexico’s largest infrastructure project in the last decade, has finally got a launch date, as well as a rough estimate of how much one-way tickets could cost, despite the legal challenges and numerous setbacks it continues to face during construction. According to local authorities, the new attraction will set out on its …
Tulum, one of the travelers’ favorite destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, is currently under inspection. Visitors might encounter armed guards from the country’s National Guard at tourist locations like the beach, the Archeological Zone, and in town. 50 troops have been deployed by the government to guarantee safety throughout popular tourist hotspots. According to the …
Local taxi drivers throughout Cancun have blocked main roads and access to the airport. This strong reaction to a recent court ruling that officially made Uber legal has taxi drivers taking desperate measures. Due to violence in the past and active threats against Uber drivers and passengers, the U.S. State Department has issued a warning …