The Hotel Mundo Maya Tulum requires the immediate intervention of trained personnel to contain and eradicate common pests in the region, according to the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena). Photo: by Gabriel Pano. El UniversalNot even a year after its inauguration, Hotel Mundo Maya Tulum, managed by the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena), is infested […]

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her administration is preparing a decree to establish a free day of admission to the archaeological sites of Tulum, following the model used by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) at other sites in the country. “Yes, we are looking at it the same way we do […]

The Eighth District Court in Quintana Roo ruled that the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) must guarantee the environmental restoration of the lot where the Adamar condominium complex was built without permits in Tulum’s Bahía Solimán neighborhood. This means the property must be completely demolished, reported the organization Defending the Right to a Healthy […]

Offner Arjona, president of the Playa del Carmen Small Hotels Association, noted that low rates and high costs have compounded the low hotel occupancy, so they are considering not only “solidarity layoffs” but also furloughing staff. “We reviewed our colleagues’ occupancy yesterday, and from August 4 to 10, the average occupancy was 50%; the week […]

The Quintana Roo State Attorney General’s Office recently dismantled a cell allegedly belonging to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Playa del Carmen, which operated using unspeakable recruitment methods. During his morning press conference, Attorney General Raciel López Salazar reported that hitmen sent to the state were subjected to training that included murder and […]

Officers from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) rescued 15 women victims of human trafficking during a search of a bar in Tulum. The Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Human Trafficking Crimes, part of the FGE, obtained and executed a search warrant for an establishment, from which they rescued 15 Mexican women, suspected victims of […]

The municipality has collected a total of 3,074 tons of sargassum through July of this year, significantly exceeding figures from previous years. Juan Antonio Garza Pérez, director of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (Zofemat), reported that 1,064 tons were removed in July alone, more than what was collected during the same period in 2024. Source: […]

The Playa del Carmen Jazz Fest returns for a second edition, taking place from September 15th to October 5th, offering a unique experience combining concerts, musical training, film, talks, community activities, and a space for jazz lovers and music collectors in various formats (vinyl, cassette, CD). Organized by Explayarte Asociación Civil, the festival’s mission is […]

The president of the Riviera Maya Hotel Association, Toni Chávez, stated that to date they have not received a response from the mayor of Playa del Carmen, Estefanía Mercado, after various economic sectors of the municipality submitted letters to her respectfully requesting that she reconsider the increase in property taxes. He stated that, however, they […]