Juan Vázquez Montalvo, weather forecaster at Autonomous University of Yucatan, informed that this week the entire Yucatan peninsula will be impacted by temperatures not seen in more than 50 years.

“It’s important that people take this situation very seriously by exercising precautions to protect themselves from very high temperatures. These weather conditions have not been seen in more than 50 years, so we are in uncharted territory,” he said.

These adverse weather conditions may result in people suffering from heat strokes. If that happens to you or your companions, make sure to cool the patient’s body temperature and keep them hydrated.

According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), daytime temperatures will range from 39 (102F) to 41 (106F) in Quintana Roo.

Other states such as  Campeche, Tabasco, and Veracruz, will have temperatures above 45C (113F).

At night, people will have to deal with temperatures as high as 26C (79F), plus lots of humidity and no rain.

“The influx of humidity from the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico continues towards the peninsular region and the State of Quintana Roo. It will maintain partially cloudy skies with increasing cloudiness during the course of the day with little chance of rain,” the SMN said this weekend.

This “second” heatwave is caused by “an anticyclonic circulation of the atmosphere,” reported the State Coordination of Civil Protection.

For tomorrow, Tuesday, the SMN forecasts a thermal sensation of over 50C (122F), with no possibility of rain.

If you are thinking: “I’ve got AC, no problem,” that might not save you.

During the first heatwave dated mid-April, when temperatures reached 40C (104F), 18 states across Mexico experienced a blackout, including Quintana Roo, due to the “high demand for power.”

For more than two hours, some Cancun and Playa del Carmen neighborhoods didn’t have electricity, then operations returned to normal.

A situation like that can happen again if too much stress is put on the country’s CFE (Federal Electricity Commission), said the energy organization.

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Canada urges its citizens to “exercise a high degree of caution” when traveling to the entire Mexican territory.

The government had initially warned travelers about the deteriorating security situation in Guerrero State, but now it just advises citizens against all travel to that region.

One of the main reasons includes “the precarious security situation” in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis. This powerful tropical cyclone “made a devastating landfall in October 2023 near Acapulco as a Category 5 hurricane.”

Except for Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, a popular beach city highly visited between December and April where the government recommends “exercise a high degree of caution,” the rest of Guerrero State should be avoided due to its “threat of armed violence, banditry, and looting in cities and on roads,” reads the advisory.

Canada places special emphasis on the states of Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, Chihuahua, Colima, Durango, Michoacán, Morelos and Nuevo León, where it urges citizens to “avoid all non-essential travel” due to “high levels of violence and organized crime.”

The low level of police action in these states makes it a breeding ground for rampant crime.

Presidential Elections 

Mexico will hold major presidential elections on June 2, in which citizens will elect the new president, 628 congressmen and thousands of other political positions.

Traveling around this date may pose special risks for Canadians and other international travelers.

“General elections are scheduled to take place on June 2, 2024. Demonstrations and other political gatherings could occur before, during and after the elections,” says the government.

A heightened military presence is expected on most roads and streets and there are strong possibilities of blockages in cities and towns.

Canadians should avoid demonstrations and must not take part in them, as protesting against the Mexican government is a right foreign citizens don’t have.

“You may face deportation if you participate in demonstrations as a foreigner,” reads the advisory.

Other Safety Concerns

Violent crimes like homicides, carjacking, assaults and kidnappings are still prevalent in Mexico, even in popular tourist hotspots such as Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Tulum and Acapulco.

Unaware bystanders have fallen victim to random shootings for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Cases of rape and sexual assault against Canadian women have happened at beach resorts and on public transportation. 

Visitors to this destination must be aware of their surroundings at all times, avoid walking around or traveling by road at night, and monitor local media outlets for last-minute information.

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“You can’t swim. Boats are stuck. Rocks are buried. There is no human force that can handle this sargassum,” said @chachorivera in a viral YouTube video last week.

A short version of that video has over 1.6 million views on his TikTok account.

The YouTuber explains that the biggest arrival of seaweed is concentrated in the center of Playa del Carmen and that other beaches in the municipality are almost clean, like Playa Mamita.

In the footage, workers are operating heavy machinery to collect algae. But there are so many tons of organic material that those efforts look pointless.

“Hoteliers only want to profit from the beaches, but they do not invest to solve the problem,” a user lamented.

But the thing is that they do. Some resorts have even hired hundreds of workers to keep their own beaches clean.

“Some hotels have up to 300 employees ready to collect sargassum, depending on the resort’s size, because there are some with very large beach fronts,” said Jesús Almaguer Salazar, President of the Hotel Association of Cancun, Puerto Morelos and Isla Mujeres.

For their part, national and local authorities have invested millions in new “sargasero” vessels, ocean barriers and heavy machinery to collect sargasum in the open sea as well as on the beach.

The Navy Region is “installing up to 8,600 meters of anti-sargassum barriers. This reinforces the labor of 22 small boats, an ocean vessel, four beach sweepers, 11 algae collectors, and eight amphibious bands to control sargassum in 2024.”

Another Facebook user reports a worrisome situation in Playacar, where waters look absolutely brown and uninviting.

“…And this is just two km up towards the ferry pier at Playacar beach as well – Impossible to enter the water last two days and it’s piling up – maybe less cleaning going on the weekend ..,” Nora K.

The hard truth is that sargassum is increasingly becoming an uncontrollable issue. Its arrival is impacting marine life and tourism from West Africa to South Florida.

The tourism sector is being heavily impacted because sargassum makes aquatic activities difficult or impossible. Let alone that, when it decomposes, it releases hydrogen sulfide gas that smells like rotten eggs.

Marsh’s team, some researchers from the University of York, the West Indies, and Ghana have created SARTRAC, a multidisciplinary team to forecast and monitor sargassum.

According to these experts, by 2050, sea waters would be too hot for sargassum to survive in the Atlantic Ocean, so it might start invading the coasts of Portugal and the Canary Islands in Spain.

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From dips in the crystal clear waters to journeys through the dense jungles and multiple yoga retreats, the city is one of the most Instagrammable and mystic cities in Mexico.

Whether you are looking to relax, recharge or journey beyond this summer, here are five resorts to stay at in Tulum.

Casa Malca

Casa Malca is a chic 71-room hotel in Tulum, which blends refined luxury and artistic splendor.and offers three restaurants on property. Boasting a world-renowned multi-million dollar art collection meticulously curated by the visionary Lio Malca, the hotel is a haven with a rich cultural tapestry and lavish accommodations. The mansion once owned by Pablo Escobar offers guests a swimming pool which looks to the ocean through a tunnel to paradise, as well as an underground swimming pool and a stunning rooftop with 360-degree views.

With suites ranging up to 650 sq. ft.with floor-to-ceiling windows, they offer views of the beach or jungle. Alongside a 6,651-ft private beach, guests can book a massage or enjoy specials like the Sobada Maya and Swedish massage. This summer, book directly with Casa Malca and save 20% on rates from May to September.

Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya

Overlooking white-sand beaches and Caribbean coastline of the Riviera Maya, Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort is the brand’s largest resort in the Caribbean and Latin America. The resort is the brand’s first all-inclusive offering in Tulum and joins the campus of Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya to offer 735 stylish rooms, including 59 suites, 13 all-inclusive dining experiences, eight resort pools along with a fitness center with a yoga studio and spin room.

This summer, families can experience the ultimate getaway with their Family Fun Break Package, offered February 28th, 2024 to December 31st, 2024 as kids will be able to stay for free during this period. Families will enjoy a three-night stay in one of the resort’s Ocean View rooms with complimentary round-trip airport transportation This package provides access to the Family Zone, 13 All-Inclusive bars and restaurants, daily activities and a dedicated entertainment program.

Casa Chablé

Set on an idyllic strip of land between a white sand beach and tropical jungle, Casa Chablé is the first luxury eco-resort in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just 22 miles south of picturesque Tulum, this property is the third location from Chablé Hotels, Mexico’s leading luxury hospitality and wellness brand. Offering just five standalone beachfront bungalows and a main villa housing five guest rooms, the intimate retreat offers true barefoot luxury on 12 acres of tropical jungle nestled along white-sand beaches.

Along with their thatched-roof gourmet restaurant serving fresh daily catch, an oceanfront wellness cabana, gym, Casa Principal swimming pool and private beach dotted with canopy daybeds and hammocks, guests can enjoy a multitude of wildlife encounters and water activities just off the resort’s shores.

The property recently announced its Summer Getaway promotion (starting at $430/night) with not-to-miss preferred rates for an unforgettable escape in the biosphere. Stay 3 or more nights at Casa Chablé this summer and receive up to a 33% discount on the best available rate, daily breakfast for two, a welcome amenity and $150 resort credit per stay/per room. Guests who book this package also have access to Casa Chablé’s kayaks, paddle board and beach bikes to explore the biosphere by land and sea.

Amansala

Amansala is an all-inclusive yoga and wellness resort in Tulum named in Sanskrit after Tulum’s peaceful, crystal-clear waters. Aman (peace) and Sala (waters) perfectly encapsulate this eco-chic boutique hotel, where they offer all-inclusive mind-body-spirit tune-up retreats as well as rooms where you can just lounge by the pool or beach and create your itinerary. The village-like setting consists of two properties, Grande and Chica, each made up of a variety of types of rooms as well as three yoga shalas and two restaurants serving delicious fresh food from the nearby waters and local purveyors.

This summer, send the family to camp at Amansala with their Family Summer Camp package ($1,350/night for up to four people, meals and activities included).

Reconnect with each other and nature, create remarkable memories by kayaking in cenotes, taking Spanish classes, going on guided turtle walks, star gazing, and just spending quality time with those that you love.

If fitness is your focus, work on your bikini body this summer, with their signature Bikini Bootcamp program. A typical day would start with a beach walk followed by yoga, a delicious healthy breakfast, fitness or sculpting classes, time to relax on the beach, lunch, an afternoon massage followed by a restorative yoga class, and a delicious dinner around a communal table. Prices start at $465 a night per person, with sessions starting June 5-11, July 1-7, and August 30-September 6.

Mi Amor Hotel

Mi Amor Hotel is nestled upon a small rocky outcrop overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Mi Amor Hotel is a romantic hotel perfect for couples to relax and reconnect. Designed using iconic colors and textures reminiscent of the “Acapulco Heyday” era of the 1950’s, the Art Deco, Acapulco Heyday-inspired playground features uniquely-designed accommodations. Offering seven different room categories, whether oceanfront or in our palmed jungle, all are close enough for guests to be serenaded by the sea.

Hideaway inside one of their private striped cabanas perched among the lush gardens while listening to the waves or swing from hammock chairs over the infinity pool enjoying the sounds of the sea. Take in a couples spa treatment or a cocktail class before dining at Hinostroza which features brunch every day and an intimate dinner menu highlighting Mexico´s abundance of seafood. Plan a romantic private four-course private dinner overlooking the Caribbean Sea all in the seductive color red to bring a little passion to the evening or book The Perfect Date and see the nearby ruins and explore cenotes with a private guide.

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“Some hotels have up to 300 employees ready to collect sargassum, depending on the resort’s size, because there are some with very large beach fronts. However, if sargacero vessels are put in operation, collection will be much easier. They have worked,” said Jesús Almaguer Salazar, President of the Hotel Association of Cancun, Puerto Morelos and Isla Mujeres.

Resorts managers have also spoken to authorities regarding the ocean barriers to prevent the seaweed from washing ashore.

“We have been talking for months with the Naval Region Admiral, and thanks to that, anti-sargassum barriers are being placed from Puerto Morelos to Mahahual… These barriers significantly reduce the arrival to the beach,” Almaguer stated.

Some of the most popular beaches in Quintana Roo are installing up to 8,600 meters of anti-sargassum barriers. This reinforces the labor of 22 small boats, an ocean vessel, four beach sweepers, 11 algae collectors, and eight amphibious bands to control sargassum in 2024, according to REPORTUR.mx.

For its part, the Secretary of Navy (Semar) has 22 smaller vessels ready to support the “Natans” ship operations, according to El Heraldo.

Hoteliers are also lobbying for the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) to rethink the type of population the state houses so the national government allocates more funds for the particular issues this region has, sargassum, for instance. 

Meanwhile, due to low temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean, sargassum season in Quintana Roo started several weeks later than usual.

So far, the most affected beaches include Playa del Carmen, Sian Ka’an, Cozumel, Tulum, and some coasts between Cancun and Puerto Morelos.

But it doesn’t mean these beaches are dirty all day long. Authorities work unstoppably to clean them as soon as possible. 

For the time being, tourism projections have been positive and hoteliers expect figures to continue growing during the rest of the year.

“We had a very good (Easter) season. That serves as a base for the rest of the year. It is very important to have passed Holy Week without serious incidents,. We all know that it is complicated because there is a lot of land tourism. But we are very happy. We are having good results and we hope to continue like this,” Almaguer stated.

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On May 3, Tulum International Airport Felipe Carrillo Puerto (TQO) will receive its first passengers from Toronto, and on May 4, from Montreal.

“New route alert! Beginning May 3, 2024, you’ll be able to fly direct to Tulum from Toronto on Fridays and Sundays, and from May 4, 2024, direct from Montreal on Saturdays.” Air Canada said in a press release.

This is part of Air Canada’s diversification strategy for popular destinations, according to Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada.

For his part, Miguel Torruco Marqués, Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, celebrated the start of the new two routes. 

“Without connectivity, there is no tourism, and the [Toronto and Montreal] new routes to the new Tulum International Airport, which is ready to receive five million passengers, will boost the arrival of tourists from our second most important source market for international tourists.”

By summer 2024, Air Canada will be operating 520 daily flights to 120 destinations in Canada, the US, and the Caribbean, accounting for 66,000 seats, which represents an increase of 5 percent from 2023. 

Air Canada is the latest carrier flying to Tulum non-stop. On March 31, the destination welcomed its first-ever United Airlines flight from Boston, and some days later, another from Chicago. 

As of today, United transports passengers to Tulum from eight American cities.

Other airlines offering non-stop flights to Tulum include Delta, which started operations to this town on March 28 from Atlanta, and American Airlines which offers flights to Tulum from Dallas and Charlotte.

Representing Central America, Copa Airlines has been operating a Panama-Tulum route since February.

On June 13, JetBlue will fly to Tulum from New York (JFK). For its part, Spirit Airlines has announced the start of operations to Tulum from Fort Lauderdale and Orlando in the next few months.

Iberojet in Europe also plans to offer flights to Tulum from Spain and France later this year.

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With more than 500 operations between arrivals and departures, Cancun International Airport is receiving over 20 daily complaints regarding mistreatment and delays, according to REPORTUR.mx. 

Common complaints include extreme wait times at immigration checkpoints (more than 2 hours), a lack of officials to process documents, missing connections and shuttle services, low-quality internet, and even extorsions perpetrated by immigration officers, according to local news outlet El Economista.   

Fed up with the mistreatment of their customers, The Hotel Association of Cancún, Puerto Morelos, and Isla Mujeres sent a letter to Tourism Secretary Miguel Torruco, expressing “great concerns from the Quintana Roo hotel sector” regarding “situations” experienced by a rising number of travelers at Cancun International Airport, said President Jesús Almaguer in February. 

“We continue to have an increase in complaints from United States and Latin American tourists upon entering the Cancun International Airport migration area. They’ve informed us about the lack of migration officials, exaggerated times to cross the filters, and even more worrisome, the mistreatment of the Colombian market by immigration agents,” reads the letter. 

Juan Enrique Suárez Del Real Tostado, President of the Union of Tourism Secretaries (Asetur), stated they are closely monitoring the mistreatment tourists have suffered at the hands of immigration officials. He said he’d escalate matters to the Ministry of Interior to expose these facts.

“We have to give [tourists] adequate treatment. We understand that sometimes the work is so routine that it can generate a situation where we forget to provide that attention, but we are going to propose a precise system of immigration training.”

According to Suárez, airport officials have to “understand how much tourism means, but above all, the image they can generate,” he said.

But that can be a little bit late. 73 out of 115 reviews on TripAdvisor, rank Cancun International Airport as “Terrible.”

A family traveling on March 2024 said: “unorganised and long queue, not the best start to the holiday, luckily the rest of the trip made up for it…”

A group of friends also traveling in March 2024, said there were no parking slots available so they had to wait almost one hour to get off the plane: “Fourty five minute wait on the tarmac to get a gate, then 1hr to get through immigration. Emerge from baggage pick up to find a place to wait for friends arriving on a different flight. No place to sit down for however long it takes for our friends to emerge. No regard whatever for the comfort of travellers by the airport authority.”

Another family also complained about the excessive wait times at immigration: “Took us 2 hours to get through passport control, taking them initially 45 minutes to even bother putting people on the gates! A near further hour to then get through customs. Complete mayhem from start to finish, the worst airport I’ve ever passed through.”

Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama has reportedly met with federal and state authorities, hotel associations and the Southeast Airport Group (ASUR) to define steps that allow them to control security and streamline the entrance of tourists at immigration checkpoints, REPORTUR.mx revealed.

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The sargassum seaweed season in Cancun had been very mild in 2024 but it started changing last week. Reports and photos from today, April 24, suggest a huge spike in the amount of sargassum in Cancun and the region.

Last month, the state government, along with the Secretary of Navy, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, environmentalists and civil society, joined forces to tackle sargassum in 2024.

According to Jesús Almaguer Salazar, President of the Hotel Association of Cancun, Puerto Morelos and Isla Mujeres, local hoteliers have hired up to 300 workers each to keep beaches clean.

“Each hotel makes plans depending on sargassum behavior and with these barriers, we’ve significantly reduced its arrival. Some hotels have up to 300 employees dedicated to this [cleaning], depending on the hotel size.”

The Naval Region has started to install anti-sargassum ocean barriers from Puerto Morelos to Mahahual, which has always been the most affected area.

This preventive strategy, along with the use of special ships capable of collecting the algae in the open sea, has significantly reduced its presence at local beaches.

Almaguer also said that the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) should take into account the particularities of the population living in tourist states such as Quintana Roo, given that funds to address issues like sargassum depend on data this institution provides.

“Inegi should consider that in tourist states like ours, we have up to 20 million temporary inhabitants throughout the year, who demand services, who require services, and who need to use public services.”

For this season, 22 smaller vessels will be supporting the “Natans” ship, in addition to 340 workers, including technical-scientific personnel, as per the Secretary of Navy (Semar.)

In the first two weeks of operation, Quintana Roo has collected 950 tons of seaweed in the sea.

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In a series of six viral TikTok videos, a visibly upset Xavier Cormier recorded most of his interactions with Eduardo Galicia Guadarrama (Cristian José “N” alias “Pollo,” according to other sources) the airport taxi driver, and some police officers when they finally showed up.

Cormier stated that the driver tried to flee the scene with his luggage while he was trying to find police assistance. He almost broke a leg when violently entered the taxi to safeguard his belongings from also being stolen.

According to the Canadian, he was going back to Montreal on April 18 at 2:00 am when he was approached by two security guards who told him he wasn’t allowed to stay at Terminal 3, so he needed to take a taxi to Terminal 4. The fare was only $5, so he thought it was okay. Wrong!

Strangely, the two guards pressured him to pay via credit card, telling him it was the only option. He didn’t want to do it but he had no choice.

“After paying with my card and getting back in the taxi for only 2 minutes, I realized the payment that went on my card was over $1,000 US dollars!”

He managed to make it to Terminal 4, where he called the attention of other international tourists.

“When the taxi driver saw the security guard, he tried to escape with my luggage in the car but I managed to jump in the front of the car and shift the transmission on park which almost resulted in a car accident.”

After that, the airport security arrived and forced the driver to make a reimbursement while Cormier demanded to speak with his embassy, said State Secretary Cristina Torres.

Torres said a federal investigation is underway to prevent these scams from happening in the future.

On Monday, the driver was taken into custody by National Guards. The criminal was found “working” at Cancun International Airport as if nothing had happened.

For the time being, the Canadian tourist won’t come back to Mexico, and he is advising other foreigners to stay away from this country.

“I will never return to Mexico again. This is crazy,” Cormier said.

Complaints Against Taxi Scams and Violence In Cancun and Mexican Caribbean Continue Despite Drivers Arrests

This flagrant case of extortion adds to a long list of complaints against Cancun taxi drivers who have not only overcharged foreigners but also physically attacked them.

After posting the videos, several people commented that they had gone through similar situations in Cancun and other areas of Quintana Roo state.

In March 2024, a foreign woman and a man were brutally beaten by a couple of taxi drivers in Playa del Carmen when they refused to pay an exorbitant fare.

The taxi drivers were arrested under the charge of “narcomenudeo” (retail drug dealing), but not for attacking the tourists.

In July 2023, other two taxi drivers were arrested in Cancun for assaulting a van carrying foreign tourists, as reported by AP.

Safety Tips For Traveling By Taxi in Cancun and Mexican Caribbean

Traveling by taxi in Cancun and other parts of the Mexican Caribbean is very convenient but you can encounter scams or violence.

Follow these tips to avoid scams or issues:

Use taxi apps: if possible use reputable apps like Uber, Didi, or Cabify.

Double-check when paying by card: always double-check how much are you being charged before you tap your card. Don’t get confused between $USD or $MX.

Agree on the fare before the ride: Agree on the price for your ride before you get inside the taxi.

Take a bus or train: This option helps you to avoid potential scams and saves you money too!

Be respectful: To avoid escalation and potential violence, it’s important to be respectful and not to be rude even if you are part of the scam. Don’t play the “I am a tourist!” or “I am from … this or that country” card, it will most likely get you in more trouble.

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Whether it is relaxing by the ocean and getting pampered at a spa or going on an adventure exploring the surrounding region and jungle you are looking for this summer, here are the top five resorts in Puerto Vallarta to visit this Summer.

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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Along the pristine shores of the Riviera Nayarit, the all-inclusive property was designed with contemporary Mexican architecture and tropical landscapes amidst lush gardens. Alongside a tranquil beach and the majestic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit features 267 ocean-view suites, including exclusive Wellness Suites with private plunge pools.

As the only all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Pacific awarded Five Diamonds by AAA, they offer a “Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” vacation experience, perfect for a summer getaway.

From the resort’s six restaurants to the SE Spa and its relaxing treatments and signature Water Journey, guests can also relax by the pool, try their hand at water sports and tennis as well offering state-of-the-art Teens’ and Kids’ Clubs.

Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection

Across 1,850 private ft of oceanfront and the jungled cliffs overlooking the Bahía de Banderas on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection brings the playful spirit of a laid-back (yet luxury) surf retreat to Puerto Vallarta.

Tapping into Mexico’s rich craft culture, each accommodation offers indoor-outdoor spaces and contemporary design, while the hotel also offers an abundance of activities and the largest resort spa in Bahía de Banderas. Learn how to surf just steps away from the resort or offsite, Surf Safaris take adventurers to La Lancha’s beach break or reef breaks at Punta Burros and El Faro.

The property is also home to new residential villas measuring up to 6,000 sq. ft. with expansive terraces, heated jacuzzis and unforgettable views. Choose their Summer Savor package and get the 3rd night FREE and a credit of $250 for studio and casita bookings or $500 credit per suite or villa bedroom.

Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta

Set on more than 2,500 acres of tropical beach paradise between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountains, Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta is one of Mexico’s most immersive resort destinations. This sprawling property features five resort hotels to choose from, 35 bars and restaurants, three golf courses, a shopping plaza, luxurious spas, and more than a mile of beachfront. The resort’s hotels, which include the ultra-luxe The Estates and five-star Grand Luxxe, offer a variety of accommodations that range from spacious guest rooms to four-bedroom loft suites.

This summer, Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta is hosting its annual Vidanta Concert Series featuring some of Latin America’s most popular performers including Carlos Rivera, Yuridia, Natalia Jimenez and Matute. Tickets are available for purchase at concertseries.vidanta.com. 

Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort

Hidden amidst 48 acres of jungle right on the Pacific beachfront, Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort is the brand’s first adult-only tented resort in the Americas and with only 15 luxury tents, it is one of the smallest Four Seasons resorts in the world. Guests lucky enough to stay at this small resort will be presented with experiences that bring heritage, tradition and local expertise to the forefront.

The perfect getaway for couples looking to escape and reconnect with nature and with each other this summer through the direction of Naviva guides and daily experiences such as shore fishing, nature hikes to the Aztatlán ruins, transcendental journeys, street corn tasting, mezcal bonfires and full moon Metztli mythology. Guests may purify and heal their mind and body in the tamazcal (House of Heat) and bond through unique and romantic Naviva unscripted experiences such as intimate dinners on Naviva’s private beach, paddle boarding with whales, learning how to make handmade tortillas and more.

Casa Velas

The exclusive adults-only boutique hotel, part of the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts Program, evokes the charm of a Spanish hacienda and boasts 80 spacious suites. This luxury boutique hotel for adults that is tucked away on the Puerto Vallarta coast highlights Mexico’s rich culinary culture and the natural serenity of the region surrounded by regal palm trees

Whether sitting on their plush cabanas around the oversized swimming pool, eating at Emiliano or Tau Beach Club, or unwinding at ABJA Spa with their rejuvenating treatments, hydrotherapy and a state-of-the-art fitness center, there is plenty to do at this boutique hotel. This summer guests can also enjoy unlimited golf at Vista Vallarta and Marina Vallarta Golf Courses included with their stay.

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