Hoteliers in Playa del Carmen seek to resume the Barrio Mágico project
The Barrio Mágico project, aimed at boosting the tourism promotion of Playa del Carmen, should be resumed by the next municipal administration, said Offner Arjona, president of the Association of Small Hotels of Playa del Carmen. During various meetings between local authorities, business representatives, chroniclers, and historians, it was proposed to establish the area that […]
Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Ranked #9 Top Resort in Eastern Mexico by Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen as the #9 top resort in Mexico’s Eastern region. “We are incredibly honored to be recognized as a top resort in Eastern Mexico by such a prestigious publication. This achievement is a testament to the dedication […]
50 “Taxi Pet” Services Launched in Playa del Carmen
A new transportation initiative called “Taxi Pet” has been launched in Playa del Carmen, involving 50 units from the “Lázaro Cárdenas del Río” Taxi Drivers’ Union to serve pet owners and their pets. Juan Antonio Martínez, the creator of the “Taxi Pet” initiative, explained that the project aims to provide affordable transportation for dogs and […]
Artisanal Cuban Boat Appears on Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres
These types of boats are very common, as people use them to reach destinations in search of opportunities. Early this Tuesday, an artisanal boat appeared on Playa Norte, with its occupants reportedly fleeing into the streets of the historic center, according to witnesses. The boat is believed to have arrived at dawn in the area […]
Yucatán: Leader in Job Creation and Economic Growth in Mexico
Yucatán stands out in job creation and economic growth, with more than 440,900 insured workers and a 64 percent salary increase since 2018. Yucatán shows significant economic growth, leading in formal job creation at the national level. Yucatán excels in formal job creation, economic growth above national levels, and the arrival of new investments over […]
This is the Million-Pesos Equipment Sedena Plans to Use to Combat Drug Trafficking in Chiapas, Jalisco, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Yucatán
An estimated 607.4 million pesos are expected to be allocated for the acquisition of this equipment, pending approval by the Chamber of Deputies. As a new six-year term begins, the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) aims to update part of its equipment used to combat organized crime, focusing on communication devices rather than attack equipment […]
Celestún Refuge Combats Illegal Fishing and Revives Species in Yucatán
In 2019, the fishing community of Celestún in Yucatán, Mexico, established a 324-square-kilometer (125-square-mile) Fishing Refuge Zone (FRZ), the largest in the Gulf of Mexico. This initiative was a response to the overfishing of sea cucumbers, a species that had rapidly declined, causing social unrest in the community. Local fishers have been trained to monitor […]
Local Police in Culiacan Withdrawn After Army Seizes Weapons
Local police in Culiacan, a city dominated by cartels, have been pulled off the streets after the army confiscated their weapons, officials announced Monday. This decision came just a day after around 1,500 residents of Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa, marched through downtown demanding peace following weeks of cartel gunfights that have claimed dozens of […]
Family from Aguascalientes Disappears While Heading to Jalisco
Search notices have already been published by the Aguascalientes Prosecutor’s Office; among the victims is a minor A family from Aguascalientes disappeared while heading to Villa Hidalgo, Jalisco, apparently to buy clothes. The last contact family members had with Nelson Herrera, Saira Hernández, and Karen Herrera was on Sunday, September 29, at 11:00 AM, after […]