Quintana Roo is preparing to strengthen its position in international cruise tourism with its participation in Seatrade Cruise Global, the world’s leading cruise industry trade show, to be held from April 13-16, 2026, in Miami, Florida. This event will bring together the world’s leading destinations, ports, and cruise lines, becoming a key platform for shaping […]
American Flamingos: Guardians of the ecosystem in Cozumel
The constant presence of the American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) in the wetlands of Punta Sur Ecotourism Park has become an indicator of the good conservation status of this ecosystem, thanks to the protection, monitoring, and environmental management work carried out by the Cozumel Parks and Museums Foundation (FPMC). Recognized for its beauty and distinctive reddish […]
They plan to build almost a thousand more hotel rooms in Playa del Carmen
Hotel investments continue to flow into Quintana Roo; a new project with nearly 1,000 rooms, called Hotel Terraesmeralda, is now in the works in Playa del Carmen. The initial investment announced is nearly 100 million pesos, along with a 20-year environmental mitigation plan. Construction is expected to begin no later than mid-2026 within the Punta […]
National Mayan Culture Day commemorated in Playa del Carmen
The Playa del Carmen City Council commemorated National Mayan Culture Day with a civic ceremony held at the Old City Hall, highlighting the enduring legacy of Mayan culture and giving special recognition to the contributions of Indigenous women. During the ceremony, Idania Gamboa Medina, Director General of the Playa del Carmen Women’s Institute, noted that […]
Will Tulum become the new Marina d’Or? It’s becoming increasingly neglected, and the Mexican government is starting to worry.
“The problem is the prices, the sargassum, and the police who extort money from everyone. Just yesterday, the officers stopped me in my car, and they look for any opportunity to rip you off. Tulum is changing a lot, for the worse,” says the driver of one of the little trains that connect the Tulum […]
Tulum Plan: monthly events to combat low seasons
Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo launched the “Tulum All Year Round” project, which aims to boost tourism and reposition the destination to attract an additional 100,000 visitors throughout the year. To address the low seasons, they plan to hold monthly events. The first event, a festival featuring diverse themes such as music, art, gastronomy, wellness, film, […]
Tulum: They miss the US tourist as the number from Italy, France, and Canada increases
Tour operators in Tulum have lamented the lack of a full recovery in the arrival of American tourists, as they are the biggest spenders. Currently, the destination is receiving mostly Italian, French, and Canadian visitors. Rafael Alvarado García, a crafts vendor, noted that American tourism “is still not at 100%.” He indicated that the absence […]
Tulum: Government blames the crisis on the sewage system and the electrical grid
Bernardo Cueto, Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo, has stated that the tourism crisis in Tulum’s hotel zone stems from long-standing infrastructure problems that must be addressed to provide better service to tourists. “There are infrastructure challenges that need to be tackled; they are the result of development decisions made many years ago without proper […]
Rapid growth demands an update to the Urban Development Plan in Playa del Carmen, says international architect
The Urban Development Plan (PDU) in Playa del Carmen has already exceeded all its criteria due to the municipality’s rapid growth, as has the Local Ecological Zoning Program (POEL). Therefore, a balance must be struck to ensure it aligns with demographic planning programs, so that cities like this tourist destination do not fall into the […]
ISLA MUJERES: New sculptures will be installed in Punta Sur
The government of Isla Mujeres, led by Mayor Atenea Gómez Ricalde, will soon install four new sculptures in the iconic Punta Sur Sculpture Park, enriching the cultural and tourist experience at one of the destination’s most popular spots. These new pieces—The Dancing Woman, The Shaman (Mayan Priest), The Flower Offerer, and a new representation of […]