Is it safe to travel to Cancun during Covid? (NOV. Update).

Cancun is considered a safe place to visit right now as the number of new positive cases in Cancun has been dropping and the government lowered the alert level to “green”.

It means that Cancun is relatively safe if precautions are taken. Also, all non-essential activities are allowed and public spaces are open.

In this article you will find:

• Latest updates
• Mexican “traffic lights” system
• Current COVID-19 situation in Cancun
• Reasons why visit Cancun in Pandemic times

Latest safety updates on traveling to Cancun during Covid

November 7 – Cancun continues to receive international tourists without restrictions

Even for the growing number of new COVID-19 cases across Europe and Asia, Cancun remains open for international visitors without entry restrictions.

Right on the contrary, it has reported a rise in hotel reservations for the winter season. As of now, hotels in the whole of Quintana Roo are supposed to be occupied at 90% or more in December.

Also, on Saturday, November 6, Cancun International Airport saw 513 operations between arrivals and departures with no restrictions or health protocols for travelers from Europe, the U.S., and the rest of the world.

Source: El Sol de México

September 22 – Quintana Roo among 10 states with the highest vaccination rate in Mexico

As of today, September 22, Quintana Roo has distributed over 1.6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, which makes it one of the top ten states with the highest vaccination rate in the country. Also, it has recently been moved to the “yellow” alert level list.

Even though most public spaces are now open again and non-essential travel is allowed, Governor Carlos Joaquín insists on following the usual preventive measures to be able to move to “green” on Mexico’s traffic lights system.

He also pointed out the importance of getting vaccinated to help restore the country’s economy.

Source

Mexican “traffic lights” system

The entire Quintana Roo, the state where Cancun is located, has now got the green COVID-19 alert.

The Mexican government issues traffic light reports every other week. Green states are completely open; yellow are partially reopened; orange are restricted, and red are in lockdown.

Current COVID-19 situation in Cancun

As of November 7, the state has reported 59,568 positive cases, 4,050 deaths, and 117 active infections. 

To date, around 47,3% percent of Mexico’s adult population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Why visit Cancun in Pandemic times

1. Underwater museum

Visiting the largest underwater sculpture park will be one of your most fascinating experiences in Cancun. The museum displays nearly 500 statues created by Jason deCaires, a British sculptor and other Mexican artists. 

The museum was conceived with the objective to save the coral reef by drawing snorkelers away

2. The cenotes

Jump on a guided tour and come visit this unique geological element of Mexico. The cenotes are natural sinkholes that expose fresh groundwater underneath.

Explore the breathtaking caves and caverns and walk the path that once the ancient Mayas considered the door to the underworld.

3. The Coco Bongo

Better to be vaccinated because it’s going to be crazily crowded inside! 

Ranked as one of the best nightspots in Cancun, Coco Bongo offers a unique show production, a mix of different types of music, and the very latest in audio and video entertainment, and alcohol! Rivers of it.

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August 30 – Cancun maintains high rate of tourist flow even through a spike in coronavirus cases

According to the State Secretary of Tourism, over 3 million travelers stayed in Quintana Roo this summer. Even though the holiday season is officially over, more than 120,000 visitors are still staying in the region.

On average, hotels have maintained a 60 percent occupancy rate this summer. While now during the orange epidemiology alert, only 50 percent occupancy of tourist services is allowed.

Also, a number of U.S. airlines have exceeded the pre-pandemic levels of passengers to Mexico. More than 2.3 million travelers flew to the state in July, which became the busiest month since the beginning of the pandemic.

Source: Riviera Maya News

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