Just weeks before the official start of the summer season, the hotel sector in northern Quintana Roo faces a challenging outlook. The combination of a decrease in available airline seats and the heavy arrival of sargassum are marking one of the most important seasons for tourism in Cancún. Rodrigo de la Peña, president of the […]
New Bar Hours Will Go into Effect in Cancún on June 15
The city of Cancún is cracking down on nightlife in a bid to reduce crime rates and improve security. Starting June 15, bars and clubs located in the urban and tourist areas will be required to close their doors by 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., respectively. The decision was made in response to recent crime […]
Taxi driver hits American tourist in Cancun for using app-based taxi
An American tourist was assaulted by a taxi driver at Cancún International Airport after attempting to board a private transportation vehicle requested through the Uber app. The incident occurred last Sunday, May 18, and was captured on video by witnesses, prompting a strong reaction on social media and the intervention of authorities. The recording shows […]
Underwater cemetery proposed between Cancun and Isla Mujeres
A project that aims to provide a final destination for the remains of loved ones and contribute to the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems is taking shape in Quintana Roo. This is an ecological alternative to the storage of human ashes and has been proposed as the first marine cemetery in Mexico, called Mare […]
Cancun: Airport suffers legal setback for preferring taxi drivers
Last Wednesday, the First Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) denied an injunction to Cancún International Airport seeking to invalidate a fine of 72,540,000 pesos (approximately US$3.6 million) for engaging in monopolistic practices by denying certain groups of taxi drivers access to its facilities. By a unanimous vote of four, […]
Cancún celebrates its 55th anniversary with the “L’etape Cancún By Tour de France” cycling race; more than a thousand people participate.
In Cancún, as part of its 55th anniversary, the international event L’etape Cancún By Tour de France was held on the Tajamar boardwalk, with the aim of promoting tourism through sports for the well-being of the population. This event arrived in Mexico in 2016 and has expanded with additional stages across the country. This time, […]
Spring Break Policies in Cancún Spark Controversy: Experts Warn of Legal Risks
The municipal government of Benito Juárez has introduced more lenient policies for administrative offenses committed by tourists during Spring Break to avoid overcrowding civic courts, raising concerns among legal experts about potential implications for the rule of law. Relaxed Penalties for Tourists Under the new measure, the Tourist Police have been granted discretion in dealing […]
Cancun, Mexico’s main tourist destination, loses tourists during spring break.
Cancún, one of Mexico’s main tourist destinations, has seen a drastic reduction in the arrival of spring break tourists, a key segment for the tertiary sector in the Mexican Caribbean. From hosting up to 120,000 students during its peak season, the number now ranges between 30,000 and 35,000, according to estimates by hoteliers and tour […]
TripAdvisor confirms: this paradise in Cancun is the best beach in Mexico to visit in 2025
If you are planning a paradise vacation for 2025, there is a destination that cannot be missing from your list: the Mexican Caribbean. Among its most dazzling jewels is a beach that has been recognized as one of the best in the world in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: it is a destination that, due […]
Caution! Sales of cloned veterinary medicines warned in Cancun
In addition to the problem of fake veterinarians offering their services on social media, there is now the sale of cloned medicines that are administered to dogs and cats without really knowing their content. This happens after many people in Cancun choose to avoid paying between 700 and 800 pesos for a veterinary consultation for […]