Two irregular neighborhoods in this municipal seat marked their ninth anniversary with massive celebrations, including cake, speeches, dancing, and even musical groups on a stage with lights. While many squatter settlements erupted simultaneously on October 2, 2016, right around the time of the change of government between the outgoing administration of Roberto Borge and the […]
Tulum airport loses 35% of flights
Tulum Airport is facing a 30% to 40% reduction in flights, partly due to connectivity issues and travel times between the airport and the hotel zone. The limited supply of ground transportation and travel times have complicated airline operations, resulting in fewer flights. Just in June 2025, it was announced that two major foreign airlines, […]
Two women victims of trafficking found in Cancún, Quintana Roo
Authorities identified two foreign women as victims of human trafficking in a Cancun housing complex. Source: milenio
Tulum Transit implements operation to free up public spaces in Aldea Zamá
The Tulum Municipal Transit Authority, in coordination with the General Directorate of Inspection, launched a joint operation to free up public spaces in the Aldea Zamá neighborhood, with the goal of improving pedestrian and commercial mobility. Transit Director Jessica Orozco Zavala reported that the action responds to direct requests from residents and property owners of […]
Quintana Roo Attorney General’s Office arrests real estate fraudsters in Cancun
The Quintana Roo Attorney General’s Office has charged two individuals engaged in fraudulent real estate brokerage services, offering prices up to 50% below their actual value. This was announced by Quintana Roo Attorney General Raciel López Salazar: “The modus operandi of those arrested, Luis Fernando and Christopher, consisted primarily of promoting themselves through social media […]
Playa del Carmen promotes responsible tourism with a student rally for sustainability
With the goal of promoting responsible tourism that generates a positive impact on society and the environment, the Playa del Carmen City Council and Riviera University organized the seventh edition of the Tourism and Sustainable Transformation Rally, in the framework of World Tourism Day, celebrated this September 27th, with the participation of more than 400 […]
Artisans from the transition zone of Tulum have reduced the price of their products by up to 50 percent.
Artisans and carpenters from Mayan communities located in the state’s transition zone have reported a decrease of up to 50 percent in the value of their products during the low season, which has directly impacted their income and the continuity of these traditional crafts. In towns such as Macario Gómez, Francisco Uh May, and Manuel […]
Isla Mujeres wins another award at the 2025 World Travel Awards
The island municipality was honored for the second time at the 2025 World Travel Awards, in the Leading Island Destination in Mexico and Central America category, chosen by travelers from around the world. The mayor of Isla Mujeres, Atenea Gómez Ricalde, received the award from renowned influencer Alan por el Mundo during a gala led […]
Playa del Carmen: Study reveals contaminated cenotes and wells
A scientific analysis conducted in monitoring wells and urban cenotes detected high concentrations of nutrients in several areas of Playa del Carmen, which could be linked to untreated wastewater discharges, reported Alejandro López Tamayo, general director of Centinelas del Agua (Water Centenaries). The study, jointly promoted by engineering and architectural associations, as well as the […]
More than 1,000 athletes compete in the Inframundo Race in Playa del Carmen
The Municipal Sports Institute (IMD), with sponsorship from private companies, announced the Inframundo Race (Where Souls Run Free) on November 2nd, with more than a thousand local, national, and international competitors. At a press conference at the Chevrolet dealership, the event’s main promoter, IMD director Alberto López Castro confirmed that Juan Luis Barrios Nieves, a […]