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Scuba diver ascending through coral formations at Palancar Reef in Cozumel.
CozumelUpdated Oct 12, 2026

Scuba Diving in Cozumel: A First-Timer’s Guide

Cozumel is famous for drift diving and clear Caribbean reef experiences, but first-time visitors should choose an operator and dive plan based on certification, recent experience, current, boat logistics and protected-area rules.

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Arriving in Cancún
Arriving in CancúnUpdated Oct 12, 2026

Cancun Airport Traffic Fell 8.6% in September. What Does That Mean for Your Trip?

Airport operator ASUR released September 2026 results on October 7. Cancún airport counted 1,607,088 passenger movements, compared with 1,758,719 in September 2025: a decline of 151,631, or 8.6%. International traffic dropped 11.8%, from 962,546 to 848,775. Domestic traffic fell 4.8%, to 758,313. From January through September the airport handled 20,882,658 passengers, 5.9% less than during […]

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Cancún’s Taco Festival: One Last Night in Downtown on October 11
Food & DrinkingUpdated Oct 12, 2026

Cancún’s Taco Festival: One Last Night in Downtown on October 11

## There’s still one evening left If you’re visiting Cancún and haven’t spent much time beyond the Hotel Zone, tonight offers a good reason to explore downtown. The city’s **Fiesta del Taco** has taken over part of Avenida Yaxchilán, a street in Cancún’s original downtown district, for a two-day celebration of local food and neighborhood […]

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Cancún International Airport sign at sunset with an aircraft approaching overhead.
Arriving in CancúnUpdated Oct 6, 2026

Visitax at Cancún Airport: 285 or 550 Pesos?

## Quick answer Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo are required to pay Visitax. The confusing part in October 2026 is the amount some travelers are being asked to pay at Cancún International Airport. The Quintana Roo government said in December 2025 that the 2026 Visitax rate would remain **285 pesos**. On October 5, 2026, Por […]

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Baseball stadium with a full crowd under stadium lights
Trip PlanningUpdated Oct 5, 2026

Cancún Hosted the U-15 Baseball World Cup — USA Wins Final in Mérida

**Updated October 5, 2026.** The WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup that began with games in Cancún is complete. The United States beat the Dominican Republic **5–4 in extra innings** in Mérida to win the championship. Cancún hosted the opening round from September 25–29 at **Estadio Sherwin-Williams Beto Ávila**. Team USA went 5–0 during the Cancún […]

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