In August, a new section of the Tren Maya route from Escárcega to Tulum will be inaugurated, and between September 7th and 8th, the entire circuit of this project will be completed, as announced by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Currently, 16 trains are operational, but it is expected that by the end of his […]
Tourists reduce their stay in Quintana Roo, warns international industry
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has alerted authorities and tourism entrepreneurs in Quintana Roo about a reduction in the number of nights that visitors spend staying for tourism purposes. The average length of stay has gone from 7.1 to 6.7 nights, said the president of the organization Julia Simpson in a meeting with […]
Ultramar cancels crossing to Cozumel and Isla Mujeres due to the impact of Hurricane Beryl
Ultramar, the ferry company, has announced that due to Hurricane Beryl, ferry crossings from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel and from Cancún to Isla Mujeres will be suspended on Friday, July 5. Despite this, the company is currently operating normally, and crossings to Isla Mujeres will continue until noon on Wednesday and Thursday. Ultramar has […]
CFE: This is your emergency plan in Yucatán, Campeche and Quintana Roo in the face of Hurricane Beryl
The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has revealed part of its emergency plan to address Hurricane Beryl, particularly in the states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo. The CFE has dispatched over two thousand electric workers, cranes, vehicles, emergency power plants, and even helicopters to strategic locations in these states in anticipation of Hurricane Beryl’s arrival. […]
Hoteliers in Playa del Carmen are reporting losses and cancellations due to the uncertainty surrounding Hurricane Beryl.
Offner Arjona, the president of small hotels in Playa del Carmen, shared that they had high expectations for July due to vacation season. However, with the hurricane’s approach, small hotels have been receiving emails and calls from guests either postponing or canceling reservations. This situation is expected to continue until August. While Acapulco recently dealt […]
The intense rains in the Mexican Caribbean open more than 10 freshwater springs in the Riviera Maya
The intense rains in the Mexican Caribbean have opened more than 10 freshwater springs, known as “ojos de agua,” along the Riviera Maya. These natural phenomena result from rainwater filtering through underground rivers and emerging as freshwater springs on the coast. Most of these springs have appeared near the popular tourist destination of Playa del […]
Hurricane Beryl triggers precautionary purchases in Yucatan and Quintana Roo
In light of the imminent arrival of Hurricane Beryl on the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, authorities have activated emergency protocols and opened temporary shelters in the three states: Quintana Roo, Campeche and Yucatan. However, a different phenomenon has drawn attention: panic buying. In Yucatan, images of supermarkets packed with people buying groceries and basic […]
This is how the sea “devours” Playa Mamitas: Hurricane “Beryl,” another threat Video
With its soft, clean sand and turquoise blue waters, Playa Mamitas is known as one of the best spots to swim and relax by the sea in Playa del Carmen. However, over the past few days, the ocean has been “eating away” at it, as it has been disappearing due to torrential rains and waves […]
Hurricane Beryl Rises to Category 4, Tulum Civil Protection Alert
The Tulum Civil Protection Department reported that Hurricane Beryl, now a category 4 storm, is approaching the Barlovento Islands with probable impact expected between tonight and tomorrow morning. According to the latest data from the Miami National Hurricane Center, it is expected to start moving towards the Caribbean Sea as a major hurricane (categories 3, […]
Hurricane Beryl: Panic Buying in Cancun; Paper and Wood are Selling Out
Despite still being days away from hitting Mexican land, families have already gone out to make panic purchases and are selling out paper and wood. It was reported on Sunday that Hurricane Beryl has reached Category 4 status and is heading towards the Yucatan Peninsula, prompting residents of Cancun, Quintana Roo, to start making panic […]