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 […]

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

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 […]

The arrest of Shadani Lorena “N”, identified as a priority target in the State Crime Atlas, sparked a day of tension and uncertainty in the community of Chunhuhub, where road blockades, business closures, and school closures were reported, following a large-scale inter-agency operation led by authorities from Quintana Roo and Yucatán. The Quintana Roo State […]

The Federal Maritime Land Zone Directorate (Zofemat) has been working since the beginning of the year on the installation and expansion of the sargassum barrier as part of a preventative strategy to address the 2026 season, reported its director, Irving Lili Madrigal. The official explained that the work is being carried out in constant coordination […]

Experts have warned of the potential collapse of the elevated Maya Train line between Cancún and Tulum, as it is supported by seven thousand piles driven into the porous karst soil of the cenotes. They also criticize the idea of ​​using freight trains given this risk. “A single pile sinking by just 5 or 10 […]

Tulum is no longer a picture-postcard tourist destination but a contested territory. Behind the official narrative of pristine beaches, spirituality, and luxury tourism, Tulum has become one of the most violent municipalities in Mexico relative to its population. This isn’t just a perception: it’s the numbers, the bodies, and the executions. With just over 55,000 […]