A Journey Into Paradise

A new high-speed bullet train is coming to Mexico’s Riviera Maya and construction is scheduled to begin in 2019 according to Quintana Roo senator-elect José Luis Pech Várguez. The visionary project was a campaign proposal made by president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador and will connect major tourism hotspots and vacation destinations like Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen and Tulum with a variety of archaeological zones in Campeche and Chiapas. 

The already very modern Cancun International Airport is poised for another expansion according to a new 2019-2023 investment plan released by Mexico’s leading airport operator, Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, or Asur. The new investments are coming on the heels of consistently rising (and often record-breaking) tourism numbers year after year in Mexico’s entire Riviera Maya region, which stretches about two hours south from Cancun and includes Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras and Tulum. Read on to learn more about this magical region’s growth and see what makes the Mexican Caribbean one of the world’s best beach vacation destinations!

Farmers in Mexico’s Riviera Maya are often quick to discuss their challenges with the soil, which is not as rich in nutrients as other areas… A situation that’s in large part due to the Yucatan Peninsula’s limestone bedrock. As tourism in the Riviera Maya region continues to grow, the lack of nutrients in the soil contributes to a growing food-supply challenge for the area’s many hotels, resorts and restaurants.

Local government officials announced recently that new inflatable Wibit water parks have been approved to open in Cancun and several other locations in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. According to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the project will be operated by Float Fun Entertainment and the Wibit water parks will encompass approximately 3,000 square meters of ocean in select locations in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. 

There are few – if any – places in the world that offer as many different extraordinary activities as Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Stretching about 80 miles south from Cancun through Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras and Tulum, this fabled region is home to the best beaches in the world and offers some of the world’s most incredible experiences for people of all ages and abilities. 

Families can enjoy a quiet, easygoing vacation in Tulum, which is located in Mexico’s Riviera Maya 90 minutes south of the Cancun International Airport and 45 minutes south of downtown Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean Sea. All five of the properties on our list of the five best family-friendly hotels in Tulum offers a unique place to stay in a gorgeous natural environment. Each one is also situated on a prime piece of Tulum real estate and has plenty to offer families of all ages who want to create lifelong memories while they enjoy a truly unforgettable vacation. 

Ok, so you’ve been enjoying the Riviera Maya and are feeling famished, wondering where to eat in Tulum Mexico… What to do? Head to Kocina Restaurant + Bar at KASA Hotel in Tulum’s exclusive Aldea Zamá neighborhood, of course! Read on to discover why your next meal in Tulum should be at this hidden gem. 

While it’s always a safe bet to assume there are plenty of celebrities in Mexico right now, the list of celebrities in Tulum so far in 2018 is pretty impressive, and if the rumors are true, even more star power is headed to Mexico’s Riviera Maya this summer! Read on to see which celebs have been spotted in the Mexican Caribbean so far this year.

Situated on the pristine white-sand shores of the Mexican Caribbean Sea, downtown Playa del Carmen offers an impressive array of exciting activities and luxury amenities that are sure to please even the most seasoned travelers. So, the next time you visit this part of Mexico, make sure you don’t miss any of the items on this list of our top four things to do in Playa del Carmen!

TripAdvisor users have ranked Playa del Carmen as the top tourist destination in Mexico for the seventh year in a row, and also named it 15^th in the entire world, citing the Mexican Caribbean beach town’s hip, cosmopolitan vibe, stunning natural beauty and dizzying array of shopping, entertainment and dining options. What’s more, Playa del Carmen was the only city in Mexico that ranked among TripAdvisor’s 25 most popular destinations in the world. Read on to learn more about what makes Playa one of the Riviera Maya’s crown jewels!

With tourism numbers surging and more people from around the world visiting Mexico ever year, it’s important to address ongoing safety concerns and share the truth about what life is really like in the country’s top tourism destinations. With more than 40 million people traveling to Mexico from around the world in 2017 alone, Mexico is easily one of the top destinations for many tourists, but how safe is it, really?

A different kind of place…

Among the small and colorful facades, palm trees and little shops of a typical "small beach town," The Fives Downtown Hotel and Residences rises as a “watchtower” dominating the streets of downtown Playa del Carmen. It’s the only hotel managed by the Curio Collection, by Hilton to be found anywhere in Cancun and the Riviera Maya region, and The Fives Downtown complements and blends perfectly with the tropical-city environment of the area in its elegant Contemporary Mexican Architecture style.

Situated just south of Puerto Aventuras and Playa del Carmen on the Mexican Caribbean Sea, the Tulum lifestyle offers easy access to the best beaches in the world and – not surprisingly – some of the most amazing beach clubs you could find anywhere as well. 

Here’s our list of the top five beach clubs in Tulum right now:

The U.S. Department of State has issued a new travel alert that does NOT include the state of Quintana Roo and the Riviera Maya Mexico, which is home to tourism hotspots like Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras and Tulum. In fact, this part of Mexico is safer than many cities in the United States, including Baltimore, Detroit and Washington D.C., according to a recent study by New York University.