Tabasco, the disenchantment of the “Mexican Dubai”
Along the Villahermosa-Cárdenas highway, several empty industrial buildings are available for rent. The scene is no different on the highway leading to Paraíso, where Pemex’s Olmeca Refinery is located. All along the road, specialized well-drilling equipment belonging to private companies sits idle in what appear to be open-air warehouses. “The machines are just sitting here, […]
The Court will settle the territorial dispute between Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo, which will change the map of the Peninsula.
The Mayan jungle hides a coordinate capable of changing the map of southeastern Mexico: Punto Put. For decades, Quintana Roo, Campeche, and Yucatán have disputed thousands of square kilometers of territory where more than 150 communities live without clear services or defined authority. Now, the final ruling rests with the Supreme Court of Justice of […]
Campeche faces challenges due to deforestation and illegal logging
The ease of access to water for agriculture in Campeche, with average well depths of 25 meters in areas like Camino Real and the capital city, and 120 meters in the Chenes region, makes it attractive to farmers from other parts of the country where water is less readily available. Carlos Baqueiro Cáceres, head of […]
Authorities investigate fake building permits in Tulum
Municipal authorities have launched an investigation into the alleged issuance and sale of counterfeit building permits in the municipality, a situation that could affect developers and create irregularities in various real estate projects currently underway in the area. During the weekly press conference “Tulum Comunica,” Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo reported that the local government has […]
Restaurant owners report a slow rebound in Cancun and PDC after the holidays
A limited and concentrated increase in business was the assessment reported by restaurant owners in Cancún and Playa del Carmen during the recently concluded two-week holiday period. Expectations for the sector remain low, at least until the summer season and larger events. Perla Flores, president of the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food […]
Small hotels in Playa del Carmen anticipate a drop in occupancy in May and June
The smaller hotel industry in Playa del Carmen faces a worrying scenario after failing to reach the 90% occupancy target during the recent holiday period, barely exceeding 80%. While this figure is high in absolute terms, it reflects a drop compared to the sector’s own expectations. The president of the Small Hotels Association, Offner Arjona, […]
Chinese tourists track their stolen cell phones in Cozumel and recover them in Playa del Carmen
Chinese tourists who were victims of theft in Cozumel, with the support of police authorities, recovered their cell phones in stores in Playa del Carmen after an intense search using satellite tracking. The incident was shared on social media, where two Chinese tourists who arrived in Cozumel to enjoy their vacation never imagined that in […]
Viva Aerobus supports passengers stranded in Cancun after flight suspension
In response to the temporary suspension of operations by Magnicharters Airlines, authorities in Quintana Roo activated an emergency plan to assist passengers stranded at the Cancún International Airport. The main measure involved arranging free, additional flights, with the support of Viva Aerobús, to ensure the immediate transport of those affected. Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa reported […]
All Ready For Air Show 2026 in Cancun
As the first aircraft arrived for the 2026 Air Show, the adrenaline began to build in Tulum. The peak will be reached from April 23 to 26, 2026, when the Tulum Air Show 2026 and the NASCAR Mexico Series 2026 will take place simultaneously. This double bill combines air shows and motorsports competitions, aiming to […]