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Cancun gets comfy with new 'Chair Law' for workers. Ex-mayor escapes attack. Bus upgrades promise AC & tracking apps. The new Texas-Cancun flight launches in July. The Dog-friendly 'Run for Love' supports good causes.
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Forget chocolates and roses! Get shipwrecked (the glamorous way) on Isla Mujeres, explore ancient Mayan ruins, or spice things up with salsa lessons. This Valentine's Day, ditch the clichés and make Cancun your fun-filled love adventure.
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In Cancun, rents are going up! From affordable digs in the popular regions to 80,000+ peso penthouses in the 'plus zone', there's a rental price for every lifestyle. Get the inside scoop on Cancun's booming real estate scene…
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Mexico promised Brazil easier travel with e-visas… months later, they're nowhere to be found! Meanwhile, Cancun sees a massive drop in Brazilian tourists. Coincidence?
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Cancun ditches beach bum image for sustainable tourism. Congresses, carnivals, marathons and cultural feasts abound, with a sprinkle of sharks and pirate taxis. Plus, insights on tourist rejections and a year-round event calendar.
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Cancun's got it all: money mules caught, tourist treks to the airport sans wallet, navy ninjas trained, neighborhoods get makeovers, the airport expands, sleepy señor mistaken for a corpse, & Socca Cup kicks off.
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Cupid's calling Cancun! Join 99 couples for a mass Valentine's Day wedding, with freebies for the first 100. Skip the boring banquet hall & say “I do” under the palm trees! Register by Jan 31st and let the fiesta begin.
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Notorious narco-trafficker “Poporro” (alias for “Big Butt”), who led migrant smuggling ring “Los del Sur”, nabbed in a joint op by Colombian, UK and Mexican forces. He used Mexican soil to traffic humans and drugs, evading authorities until his Cancun capture.
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Cancun blasts into 2024 with adrenaline-pumping watersports, carnival royalty, real estate boom, and hotelier call for beach protection. Plus, love in the air with mass weddings and a high-profile criminal capture.
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Cancun breaks tourism record, Luis Miguel melts hearts, the airport gets a makeover and flirts with chaos. Don't forget your swimsuit and patience for a sun-kissed adventure.
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Cancun's got a new scene simmering – vegan eats! Discover veggie havens like BaoVegan with its jackfruit carnitas buns & Pink Coconut's fishy oyster mushroom “chips.” Ditch buffets & explore street tacos, vibrant salads & decadent sweets. Bike markets, conquer eco-anxiety.
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Ditch the razors, grab a margarita! Cancun's laser hair removal scene promises smooth bods, sun-kissed freedom, and fiesta vibes at fiery hot savings. Say adios to fuzz, embrace the lasers, and dance into a hairless Cancun adventure!
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Forget fancy fare, dive into Cancun's cheap eats gauntlet! Embrace questionable meat, salsa & stomach. Your wallet will thank you, your stories will be legendary, and maybe, just maybe, you'll conquer the fish scale challenge.
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Forget frozen margaritas! Cancun's dining scene has exploded, offering innovative flavors & vibrant new restaurants. From beachfront havens with Mayan ingredients to quirky art-filled taquerias, there's something for every tastebud & budget.
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Cancun's culinary scene is booming in 2023! Locally sourced, sustainable ingredients are finding their way onto menus, along with exciting new fusion dishes. Explore hidden gems beyond the beachfront for an authentic dining experience. Plant-based options are flourishing.
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Cancun grapples with recent assaults on tourists and cartel-related incidents, yet displays resilience with a burgeoning culinary scene, the return of an international sports tournament, and neighborhood regularization initiatives.