Grupo Xcaret is requesting clear regulations regarding the use of Mayan cultural heritage, so that it can comply with requirements based on a set of rules “and not on the opinion of one or two people,” stated Carlos Constandse Madrazo, vice president and shareholder of the company, during a press conference held by Coparmex Quintana […]
Citizens are urged to report excessive charges on the Tulum-Playa del Carmen route
In response to complaints from citizens regarding excessive fares for van service on the Tulum-Playa del Carmen route, both the Quintana Roo Mobility Institute and the unions urged people to file formal reports so these cases can be investigated. Moisés Paul Quijano, general secretary of Untrac Section II, corresponding to Tulum, urged users to file […]
Sargazo sin freno: impacto ambiental y económico sacude Quintana Roo
This year, 40 million metric tons of sargassum biomass are expected in the Atlantic Ocean, and its collection is projected to increase in Quintana Roo, where it reached approximately 96,000 tons last year, according to Jorge Prado Molina, coordinator of the National Laboratory for Earth Observation (LANOT), based at the Institute of Geography of the […]
What are the 4 pilot routes of ‘Tu Ruta Chetumal’? Complete guide to public transport routes and schedules
The State Government, through the Quintana Roo Mobility Institute, is driving the transformation of public transportation in the capital with the Tu Ruta Chetumal program, a strategy that seeks to modernize the service, improve connectivity, and guarantee safer, more accessible, and more efficient commutes for citizens. This project is part of the New Agreement for […]
Raising a child in Quintana Roo can cost up to 400,000 pesos a year
In the Mexican Caribbean, where tourist postcards portray an idyllic life, the reality for thousands of families is quite different: having a child has become one of their biggest financial challenges. On Children’s Day, the contrast is stark: while childhood is celebrated, more and more parents face expenses that begin to mount even before the […]
INAH discovers ancient Mayan city of monumental architecture in Quintana Roo
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) reported the discovery of an area identified as El Jefeciño, an ancient pre-Hispanic settlement of 80 buildings, located in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo. The area was brought to the attention of authorities by local residents during the Tren Maya Archaeological Salvage Project, coordinated […]
The Malecón Tajamar becomes the recreational heart of Cancun
Sunday in Cancún is no longer just about sand and sea. From the early hours of April 26, the urban landscape of Bonampak Avenue underwent a metamorphosis: the roar of engines was replaced by the sound of rollerblades on the asphalt and the laughter of children. The “Cancun Stroll” once again took to the streets, […]
Quintana Roo hoteliers fear they will not meet summer expectations
The hotel sector in Quintana Roo has already begun to see a slight increase in summer reservations; however, they may not reach the figures that were initially projected due to the World Cup, a consequence of various factors that could affect travel intentions. “We don’t know yet because the domestic market, as we know, is […]
Playa del Carmen launches dog registration program with microchips but leaves out most pets
The Playa del Carmen City Council’s strategy to register pets using microchips is progressing with limited results: only 170 dogs have been added to the municipal registry in its first week, in a city where the dog population is much larger and the problem of animal abuse persists without structural control. The program, promoted by […]
Foreign tourist dies after falling into hotel pool in Costa Mujeres
A tragic incident occurred Saturday morning, April 25, at a hotel in the mainland area of Isla Mujeres, where an American tourist lost his life after falling into a swimming pool. The incident took place at the Dreams Playa Mujeres hotel, located in Costa Mujeres. According to initial reports, around 6:30 a.m., hotel staff alerted […]