A Journey Into Paradise

Four urban transportation companies have announced plans to invest more than $13.3 million USD in 140 articulated metro buses that will serve a new Cancun to Tulum bus route, making it easier than ever for travelers to move about in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, which also includes vacation hotspots like Playa del Carmen, Cozumel and Puerto Aventuras.

As tourism numbers continue to rise year after year throughout the Riviera Maya region, officials have announced that Tulum will become Mexico’s first sustainable tourism development zone (ZDTS). This distinction builds upon the eco-chic Tulum lifestyle that first made this idyllic beach town so popular among travelers who are interested in sustainable tourism. The new legislation will be implemented by October 15^th and the decree will help this growing vacation destination carry out a variety of new ecotourism initiatives and to participate fully in the emerging green economy.

“Tulum was chosen because it has one of the highest rates of growth”, stated Marisol Vanegas Pérez, who serves as tourism secretary in the state of Quintana Roo, where the Riviera Maya is located.

Read on to learn more about why Tulum was selected and what this new designation will mean for the entire region!

If you’re tired of staying in tiny hotel rooms and cramped condos when traveling with a group of friends or family, it’s timed to relax in your very own luxury beach house in Akumal and book a stay at KASA Cooper! With a gorgeous infinity-edge private swimming pool, breathtaking rooftop deck with a palapa and oversized second-floor terrace with a pergola, this gorgeous Akumal beach home makes the most of the Mexican Caribbean views and is the ultimate vacation home rental in Mexico’s Riviera Maya!

When planning a visit to Mexico’s Riviera Maya, it’s tempting to fall into the trap of mainstream hotels, but this luxury vacation home rental in Tulum will convince you to ditch the big-box hotels and opt for a more intimate, upscale experience. Read on to see why KASA Feliz Todos Los Dias is a much better choice than typical hotels, offering loads of privacy and plenty of room for large families, groups, and anyone else who wants to vacation in grand style!

Two exciting new attractions have been announced by Xcaret and will open in Cancun and the Riviera Maya region that lies just to its south, adding even more reasons that the Mexican Caribbean remains one of the world’s top travel destinations! Read on to see what Xcaret has to offer at the exciting new Xavage theme park in Cancun and Suut Há water park in the Riviera Maya.

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!