The Citizen Planning Council of the Municipality of Othón P. Blanco expressed its support for Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico project. It affirmed that the land use modification was approved in accordance with the law. The statement was issued by its president, Jaime Aguilar. He indicated that the Othón P. Blanco City Council acted within […]
Chikungunya: Quintana Roo registers first case of 2026
Quintana Roo confirmed its first case of chikungunya in 2026, indicating that the virus continues to circulate actively in the region, following an increase in cases in the last months of 2025. This first confirmed case in the state, reported by the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Federal Government’s Ministry of Health, reinforces the health […]
Tulum hoteliers face three challenges: sargassum, image, and insecurity
David Ortiz Mena, president of the Tulum Hotel Association, noted that while Tulum reached 90% occupancy at the end of the year, the start of the new year brings new challenges, including sargassum seaweed, image management, and insecurity. “I would say it was a successful winter season; of course, we started January with some challenges, […]
TERROR AT LA VELETA: TOURIST DOCUMENTS DEATH IN TULUM
Tulum is once again making headlines worldwide for its violence. A foreign tourist captured on video the moments after a bloody incident in the Veleta neighborhood, where a person lost their life in the middle of a residential area. In the recording—which has already gone viral on social media—the visitor can be heard narrating with […]
Cozumel announces its Gastronomic Festival with coconut as the star attraction
At FITUR 2026, Quintana Roo authorities confirmed that the gastronomic event will seek to promote local talent and strengthen culinary tourism on the island. Within the framework of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2026, held in Madrid, Spain, the Governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama Espinosa, and the Mayor of Cozumel, José Luis Chacón, officially […]
Greenpeace warns of environmental damage to Cozumel from a beach club project
Greenpeace has warned of the irreversible environmental damage that the $65 million Royal Beach Club project will cause in Cozumel. The project is currently undergoing environmental assessment by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat). The environmental organization points out that this beach club aims to concentrate 1.4 million tourists annually on just 17 […]
They support and strengthen the international projection of Isla Mujeres
The tourist destination of Isla Mujeres received the support of the Mexican Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, for its international campaign, “Paradise with Heart.” The strategy strengthens the presence and positioning of the vacation destination worldwide, within the framework of the 2026 International Tourism Fair (FITUR). During her visit to the Mexican Caribbean pavilion, […]
Isla Mujeres receives Queer Destinations inclusive certification
Isla Mujeres was awarded the Queer Destinations certification for its commitment to inclusion, diversity, and respect for human rights. The award was presented during the 2026 International Tourism Fair (FITUR), held in Madrid, Spain, within the Mexican Caribbean Pavilion, the Municipal Government reported. This accreditation positions the destination as one of the first municipalities in […]
Tourist drowned in Tulum
An American tourist drowned off the coast of Playa Caribe Condominiums in Tulum. The deceased, identified as 62-year-old Joseph from Missouri, was rescued by Civil Protection personnel and paramedics. Despite resuscitation efforts, they were unable to save his life. Preliminary reports from the scene indicate no signs of foul play. Source: desdelebalcon
Climate change causes massive arrival of sargassum to Quintana Roo
The massive arrival of sargassum seaweed on the coasts of Quintana Roo could be related to climate change, due to the alteration of ocean currents and wind patterns in the Atlantic. This was stated by Óscar Rébora, Secretary of Ecology and Environment, who explained that these changes have allowed the macroalgae to reach the region […]