Quintana Roo
Wildlife-rich jungles and coral reefs. Mysterious underwater cave systems. Sugar-sand Caribbean beaches. If all that sounds glorious, it most certainly is, and yet Quintana Roo finds itself caught between preserving its precious natural resources and managing a development boom that doesn't seem to be slowing down. It makes for a complicated balancing act fraught with environmental and cultural consequences, as tourism remains the driving force of the economy. With more than 400km of white-sand beaches hugging the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, it's easy to understand why so many tourists flock to the Yucatán each year. Quintana Roo also boasts some of the world's best snorkeling and diving, intriguing Maya culture and laid-back islands where people get around on golf carts. From mega-resort Cancún to 'eco-chic' Riviera Maya and all the way down to the less-visited Southern Caribbean Coast, this little corner of Mexico was made for vacationing.
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This Mexican region is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions
Feb 25, 2021 • 2 Min read
Quintana Roo in Mexico has moved from orange to yellow on its four-color epidemiological traffic light system.
Sustainable Travel
A new hideaway jungle villa has opened in Mexico biosphere reserve
Jun 17, 2020 • 1 Min read
A new hideaway jungle villa has opened in Tulum in Quintana Roo and it will suit those who like privacy.
Beaches
Perfect places to travel with your baby
Jul 25, 2019 • 5 Min read
Taking your baby away for the first time is a big milestone and choosing the right destination is key to making the trip a success. Unless you are super…
Beaches
A Holbox digital detox: 72 hours in Mexico's hidden island paradise
Dec 10, 2018 • 4 Min read
On Mexico’s tiny island of Holbox—where spotty wi-fi and sporadic siestas are part of the charm—unplugging is as easy as arriving. Living up to its name,…
Wildlife & Nature
Five family adventures in the Riviera Maya
Oct 31, 2018 • 4 Min read
For kids who go wild over beach days and adventures, the Riviera Maya has an astounding variety of child-friendly day trips, once you know where to look…
Wildlife & Nature
Top wellness spots in Latin America
Feb 27, 2018 • 4 Min read
It should come as no surprise that the top wellness spots in Latin America have ancient roots. Renowned civilizations such as the Maya and Inca have long…
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