Tourism in Querétaro grew 17% during 2024
During 2024, the state of Querétaro recorded the arrival of 7.5 million tourists, which represented an increase of 17% compared to the previous year. This was reported by the state Tourism Secretariat, with data from the Federal Tourism Secretariat. According to the Datatur platform, the economic impact in the tourism sector was approximately 30 billion […]
Get to know the most emblematic and colorful celebration in Chiapas: The Great Festival of Chiapa de Corzo
The Fiesta Grande de Chiapa de Corzo is one of the most colorful and traditional festivals in Mexico. It is celebrated every year from January 4 to 23 in this charming Magical Town, located in the state of Chiapas. This festival mixes history, religion, art and gastronomy, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the […]
Residents of Comalapa, Chiapas, remain under threat from organized crime
Even though the elite police have entered the area, residents still live in fear and say the criminals have not left. Source: milenio
Ultramar Ship Stranded on Isla Mujeres-Cancun Route Due to Mechanical Failure
A routine trip between Isla Mujeres and Cancun turned into a harrowing experience for over 300 passengers of the Ultramar shipping company when a mechanical failure left the CityJet number 5 ship stranded in Caribbean waters. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, leaving families and tourists without immediate rescue options. Passengers reported a […]
Military Eyes Early Review of Airport Concessions After Tulum Success
The Pacific Airport Group (GAP) faced a significant setback when the government of Claudia Sheinbaum rejected their proposed increase in the TUA fee across all terminals. This decision has put the sector on alert, with growing discussions about an early review of private concessions. GAP, which operates terminals in 12 cities including Guadalajara and Tijuana, […]
American Defrauds Cozumel Tour Operator of Over $95,000
Jarrad Gillespie, an American operating on the Tripadvisor platform with the company “Cozumel Cruise Excursions,” has been reported to the State Attorney General’s Office for fraud and threats against a Cozumel tour company owner. His mother-in-law, Brenda Salas, is also implicated. According to investigation file 1944/2024, Gillespie defrauded the Cozumel company of over $95,000 by […]
Dutchman arrested for alleged drug possession in Playa del Carmen
The foreigner had several doses of various illicit substances, including marijuana and other narcotics. K9 team identifies possible drugs in Berry “N”, 32 years old, a Dutch citizen, and when he was searched, they found substances that were apparently illicit. The trained dog performed a passive marking to indicate that he had recognized odors of […]
Acapulco to Adopt Fonatur Scheme Similar to Cancun and Ixtapa
President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced plans to implement a scheme in Acapulco similar to the National Fund for Tourism Development (Fonatur) used in Cancun and Ixtapa. This initiative aims to enhance the maintenance of Acapulco’s central area. “A scheme similar to that of Cancun or Ixtapa is being developed with Fonatur to manage the maintenance […]
Expansion of Progreso’s Deepwater Port to Begin January 11 with 1,500 Million Peso Investment
Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena has announced that the expansion of the Deepwater Port in Progreso, Yucatán, will commence on January 11, with an initial investment of 1,500 million pesos. During a press conference, Díaz Mena emphasized that this project aims to transform Progreso into a world-class logistics hub, which is crucial for the state’s economic […]