Pilgrims have been making their way on foot (and cycle) to the great cathedral at Santiago by various “Ways”, the most popular being the Camino Frances, or the French Way. These days it’s difficult to avoid the crowds so the Camino del Norte is a more strenuous alternative with less people. The Camino del Norte…
Cancun and Playa Del Carmen Likely To Sell Out This Winter Despite Rising Prices
Cancun and Playa Del Carmen are still likely to sell out this winter – despite prices rising significantly in both locations. Whilst there have been a string of other places in Mexico and the wider Central American/Caribbean region that have recently been touted as the new top destinations in town, the sheer volume of hotel…
Playa Del Carmen And Tulum Set New Tourist Records Following Cancun’s Success
Mexico is having a moment. Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum are wildly popular and have each broken tourism records recently. Cancun has broken records nearly every month of 2022, and now Playa del Carmen and Tulum have joined the fray. It’s no secret that Cancun is the King of tourism. However, it seems travelers…
Popular Playa Del Carmen Beach To Remain Closed To Tourists Due To Seaweed
`Sargassum seaweed continues to accumulate along Mexico’s Caribbean coast, with a number of beaches in the area battling an excessive landfall. Playa El Recodo, one of the most popular beaches in Playa Del Carmen, is one of those greatly affected, with local authorities announcing the natural attraction will remain off-limits temporarily. Recently, Mexico has quickly…
Mexico President Proposes New Cruise Port For Playa Del Carmen
The president of Mexico has recently proposed a new cruise port for the coastal resort town of Playa del Carmen – in Mexico. In a press conference – which took place last week – the country’s President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced plans to gain back the ownership of 2000 hectares of land – which…
Large Amounts Of Seaweed Arrive On Playa Del Carmen And Tulum Beaches
As the sargassum season arrives in the Mexican Caribbean, seaweed is covering some of Mexico’s most popular beaches in Cancun, Quintana Roo, and the Riviera Maya. In the coming weeks, experts predict an undesirable amount of algae will flood Mexico’s beaches. Which Beaches Will Sargassum Season Affect? According to the Sargassum Citizen Observatory, sargassum season…
