They are trying to curb tourism growth in the Cancun-Tulum corridor
Cancun and Tulum will be designated as priority zones for sustainable tourism management, in an effort to curb real estate and hotel development, given the saturation of supply both destinations are facing. This new designation, included in the current General Tourism Law of Quintana Roo, is binding, meaning that municipalities are obligated to consider its […]
Profeco shuts down Roberto Palazuelos’ hotel in Tulum: English menu, forced tips, and no displayed rates
Due to numerous complaints from tourists and consumers, the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) conducted an operation in Tulum and ordered the closure of several establishments, including a luxury hotel owned by Roberto Palazuelos called Diamante K. In the case of the celebrity, the agency stated that he was committing several violations, including forced tips, […]
Extortion against Coparmex members in Cancun is on the rise
An internal survey conducted by the Mexican Employers’ Confederation (Coparmex-Cancún) revealed an 18% increase in extortion cases among its members. At the local level, Coparmex-Cancún reports an increase of between 5 and 6% in the first nine months of the year. This was announced by María Jovita Portillo Navarro, president of Coparmex-Cancún, at a press […]
Better than Cancun
The destination we’re referring to is none other than La Boquita Beach, located in the municipality of Manzanillo, Colima, and it will become your ideal vacation spot this December. This beach is better than Cancún because of its tranquility and climate. In winter, the water temperature hovers between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius, while in […]
More film productions will be shot in Mérida
The Yucatecan capital will continue to host various film productions, an activity that has become a significant driver of tourism for the city, according to Armando Casares Espinosa, Director of Tourism for the Mérida City Council. He reported that a film is currently being shot in the Yucatecan capital and that the municipal administration is […]
Shakira Mérida 2026: Official ticket prices and when sales begin
The iconic Colombian singer Shakira will return to Mexico to conclude her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. This time, she will perform three concerts: one in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, another in Mérida, and the highly anticipated finale in Mexico City. If you want to sing along to hits like “Antología,” “Inevitable,” and “Te felicito,” […]
A lifeless body was found in an alley near the Palace of Music in Mérida.
Officers from the Mérida Municipal Police were notified of a deceased person near the Palace of Music in the city center. The body was reportedly discovered around 4:00 a.m., as people began walking through the corridors between the Palace of Music, the Peón Contreras Theater, and a Catholic bookstore. Municipal police paramedics assessed the individual […]
Mérida prepares to attract tourists for the 2026 World Cup
Mérida is aiming to become an attractive destination for international fans traveling to Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Although the Yucatecan capital will not be an official host city, the City Council is working on a comprehensive strategy to attract a portion of the estimated 5.5 million tourists who, according to the Ministry […]
Women march in Chiapas and Morelos; they demand an end to gender violence and femicides
“Today, November 25th, with hope and strength in our hearts, we take to the streets of San Cristóbal de Las Casas to say enough to the violence against women who want and desire to live a life free from all forms of violence,” they said in a statement. They thanked Codimuj “for calling us to […]