Tourist Companies Restrict Access to Cancun Beaches
Residents of Cancun face significant challenges when trying to enjoy the hotel zone, as access to beaches and parking areas is increasingly limited by tourist companies. These businesses often place guards to control these spaces, which were once public and free. During a visit to the beaches, it was evident that parking areas designated for […]
Coldest Christmases in Yucatán and Mérida: A Historical Overview
For several days now, the 921,771 inhabitants of Mérida have been experiencing cool December mornings and nights. However, 2024 is far from being one of the coldest Christmases in Yucatán and Mérida. 2024 Weather Forecast According to the 96-Hour Extended Forecast by the National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission (Conagua), Yucatán will […]
“El Menonita” Found Dead in Escárcega: Conflicting Reports on Cause of Death
The body of M.L.A., 40, known as “El Menonita,” was discovered by his relatives in the yard of his home in the rural colony La Chiquita. There are conflicting reports about his death, with one version suggesting he was beaten to death by unknown assailants, while another indicates he committed suicide with a gunshot to […]
Maya Train: Christmas Travel Costs from Campeche to Mérida
With Christmas just around the corner, the Maya Train offers an ideal opportunity for families to reunite and celebrate. Here are the ticket prices for December 24 and 25, catering to various budgets. One-Way Trip Prices (December 24 and 25) Premier Class: – Domestic: 688.50 MXN – International: 918 MXN Tourist Class: – Special: 215.50 […]
Insecurity Impacts Tourism in Mazatlán: Vacation Rentals Drop by 50%
Insecurity in Mazatlán has led to a 50% decrease in vacation rentals, according to Oscar Tirado Bernal, secretary of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals in Mazatlán (AMPI). While the sale of apartments has not been significantly affected and continues, there have been some delays in signing documents. Investments in the real estate sector […]
Two Women Missing in Mazatlán: Authorities Activate Alba Protocol
The State Attorney General’s Office has activated the Alba Protocol to locate two young women who disappeared on December 14 and 19 in Mazatlán. The disappearances were reported days later, prompting ministerial authorities to launch a search form on Monday night, seeking public assistance to locate the women. – Teresita de Jesús Gutiérrez Ríos: 22 […]
Tourist Criticizes Tulum’s Tourist Services: “I Will Not Come Back”
A foreign tourist has expressed dissatisfaction with what he perceives as “abuses” in Tulum’s tourist services, Quintana Roo. In a video that quickly went viral, a tourist, possibly of Venezuelan origin, complained about the new rates for accessing the archaeological zone and the beaches of Jaguar National Park in Tulum. He also criticized the rude […]
Rising Violence in Playa del Carmen During High Season
On Monday morning, three people were murdered in two separate incidents in Playa del Carmen, coinciding with the high tourist season. The first murder occurred at 3:55 a.m. on Bahía de Corea Street and Lilis Avenue in the In House neighborhood. A 27-year-old man was shot three times and died at the scene. Hours later, […]
Casino Owners Seek Permits for Hotels in Tourist Destinations
The casino industry has proposed to Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Secretary of the Interior (Segob), that the new Federal Law on Games and Lotteries include permits for gambling spaces in hotels in tourist destinations like Cancun, Los Cabos, and Acapulco. The Association of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry (AIEJA) and the Association of Permit Holders and […]