The Mayan Riviera Opens Its Doors for The Holidays
The warm tropical breeze, the white sand, and the blue shores have made the Mayan Riviera one of the world’s most cherished travel destinations in Mexico.
The gorgeous coastline stretches 130 kilometers from the vibrant Cancun to Tulum’s bohemian town, and it’s more than stunning beaches; it’s archeological sites, great restaurants, and an energetic nightlife.
Then COVID came in, and the region, whose economy relies on foreign tourism, was shut down. The global pandemic has been incredibly harmful to the touristic destination.
It has been even worse than the three hurricanes that hit its shores this year. The good news? The Mayan Riviera might be back on business soon.
Darío Flota Ocampo, Director in the Touristic Promotion Counsel for the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, where the Mayan Riviera is located, said everyone thought the region would be one of the first destinations to get back on its feet. But that hasn’t happened yet.
With America, Spain, France, and Italy experiencing second-wave coronavirus outbreaks, it seems this won’t be a Merry Christmas in the Yucatan peninsula. August saw 20% hotel bookings, and it has risen to 25% in the past months.
This is not so bad considering authorities allow only 30% occupation to comply with health measures and appropriate social distancing. It’s worth mentioning that half the occupation came from Mexican visitors.
There are 1,130 hotels in the Riviera Maya with over 100,000 rooms. 144,000 warm, friendly local people working in the region’s tourism industry are waiting for you with open arms.
This might not be the best moment for traveling abroad. But then again, who doesn’t need to bury their feet in the white sand and enjoy a Pina Colada under the sun?
Things won’t get better in the Riviera Maya until we ourselves make it better. And there’s more. Visiting the region right now has an upside – you’ll get the entire beach for yourself.
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