This year’s summer season will be complicated, even more so than the already difficult 2025 season, acknowledged Bernardo Cueto Riestra, Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo. He emphasized that a significant factor is the global reduction in airline seats due to the increase in jet fuel prices, which puts the leading Caribbean destination on alert, […]
WHY DO THEY NEVER TALK ABOUT ORGANIZED CRIME?
Have you noticed? If you’re very observant of your surroundings, you’ll have noticed two things—or more—regarding the Security Council and, especially, the authorities in charge of Public Safety and Investigations: they haven’t mentioned anything about organized crime and the cartels that dominate the state. Every Monday, these authorities come out with a pre-prepared script announcing […]
Beaches with the most sargassum in Quintana Roo during peak vacation season: these are the most affected areas
Sargassum Continues to Arrive on Quintana Roo Beaches During the 2026 Summer Vacation Season The arrival of sargassum on the beaches of Quintana Roo continues to mark the beginning of the 2026 summer vacation season. Although some destinations still offer favorable conditions for visitors, the latest Sargassum Monitoring Report, dated July 6, 2026, confirms that […]
The festivities in honor of the Virgin of Carmen, patron saint of Playa del Carmen, begin
With a moving religious celebration that brought together hundreds of people, the festivities in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, patron saint of Playa del Carmen, officially began on Sunday, July 5. This tradition, which has strengthened the identity, faith, and sense of belonging of the people of Playa del Carmen for more than […]
Quintana Roo: Hotel summer in shambles and only Mexican tourists offer hope
Domestic tourism is shaping up to be the main support for the summer vacation season in the Mexican Caribbean, in a landscape marked by a reduction in international flights and moderate expectations for hotel occupancy. According to industry representatives, the domestic market and local travelers will be fundamental to maintaining the flow of visitors in […]
Journalist exiled from Quintana Roo after threats and judicial harassment
Journalist David Jonathann Estrada Castillo left the state of Quintana Roo to protect his life and the safety of his family after publicly presenting evidence of threats against his wife and daughter, while also facing a series of judicial and electoral actions aimed at limiting his journalistic work and his critical reporting about Governor Mara […]
They warn of a loss of tourism competitiveness and an economic slowdown in Quintana Roo
Jorge Escudero Buerva, leader of the Citizens’ Council in Quintana Roo, warned that the state is facing a loss of tourism competitiveness compared to destinations like the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, stemming from increased taxes, a lack of international promotion, and infrastructure problems that are damaging the image of the Mexican Caribbean. The citizens’ representative […]
Playa del Carmen will take out a loan of 150 million pesos due to a lack of liquidity caused by the arrival of sargassum.
In an extraordinary session, the Playa del Carmen City Council authorized Mayor Estefanía Mercado to contract one or more short-term loans for up to 150 million pesos to address immediate liquidity problems, partly due to the drop in revenue resulting from the negative impacts of sargassum seaweed. The short-term contract obligates the municipal government to […]
THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE OF QUINTANA ROO: MAYAN TRAIN, JAGUAR PARK AND AIRPORT
“500 BILLION PESOS SWALLOWED BY SEDENA WITHOUT ACCOUNTABILITY” Military-run companies lacking transparency manage tourism in Tulum. Where are the profits? How does this benefit the people? How does the Maya Train, Jaguar Park, or the airport benefit us? Who are they accountable to? Where do the profits go, if there are any? TULUM, QUINTANA ROO, […]
Fight between tourists and taxi driver on the Cozumel boardwalk leaves 2 arrested and one hospitalized
A large police presence was reported on the Cozumel boardwalk this Sunday after three Mexican tourists were involved in a series of altercations that escalated into a fight, leaving one person hospitalized and two arrested. The incident occurred in one of the island’s busiest areas, drawing attention from both visitors and residents. What is known […]