The arrival of seven tons of sargassum seaweed on Cancún’s beaches is not an unusual phenomenon, but rather a result of current weather conditions. These flows of macroalgae will continue until February due to the cold fronts. The Director of Public Services in Benito Juárez, Antonio de la Torre Chambé, indicated that, despite the increase […]
Cancun Airport experiences the largest drop in passengers nationwide
Cancun International Airport closed last year with 29.3 million passengers, a 3.5% decrease compared to 2014. The largest decline was on domestic international routes, with the most significant drop seen in destinations like Puerto Vallarta, which reported a decrease of 137,000 passengers, and Los Cabos, which showed an increase of 30,000 passengers. According to the […]
Dolphins abandoned at Ventura Park in Cancun
The Quintana Roo State Secretariat of Ecology and Environment (SEMA), in conjunction with the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA), conducted an operation at the Ventura Park water park in Cancún’s hotel zone, following a report of the neglect of at least five dolphins. This action came after a video went viral on social media, […]
Chase and shooting at Cancun airport leave two armed men arrested
Tense moments unfolded at Terminal 2 of the Cancún International Airport, where a police chase culminated in warning shots and the arrest of two armed men traveling in an armored SUV. The operation, which took place on Friday, generated panic among domestic and international tourists, although authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported. According to […]
Construction work on the Cancun-Isla Blanca Boulevard will begin in January 2026.
During the broadcast of “La Voz del Pueblo” (The Voice of the People) this Thursday, December 11, Governor Mara Lezama announced that construction of the new Cancún–Isla Blanca boulevard will begin in January 2026, following months of negotiations with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) and its official announcement in October 2024. The […]
Nichupté Vehicular Bridge in Cancun
The Nichupté Vehicular Bridge, one of the most important road infrastructure projects in Cancún, is 90% complete and is expected to open to traffic by the end of this month, according to federal authorities. The bridge is part of Cancún’s 2030 Strategic Sustainable Development Plan, conceived in 2006, but construction did not begin until 2022, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The opening of Hyatt Place Cancun Airport represents more jobs, growth, and shared prosperity.
With the presence of Christophe Lorvo, Area Vice President for Mexico and General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Mexico City, and Charles El-Mann, Director of Parks Hospitality Holdings, Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa participated in the inauguration of the Hyatt Place Cancún Airport Hotel, a new project developed by Parks Hospitality Holdings (PHH) and operated by […]
They’re trying to curb growth in Cancun and Tulum
Cancun and Tulum will be classified as priority zones for sustainable tourism management, with the aim of limiting or halting the growth both cities are currently experiencing. This new designation is already established in the Quintana Roo General Tourism Law and is binding, meaning that municipalities are obligated to consider its principles within management instruments […]