If you’re looking for cenotes in Tulum, one of the most beautiful, unusual, and little-known is Cenote Carwash. Located just 10 minutes from Tulum, on the road to Cobá, it’s an open cenote surrounded by jungle, resembling a small, sun-drenched oasis. Although its official name is Cenote Aktun Ha, which means “water cave” in Mayan, […]
The Dark Side of Cancún’s Tourist Paradise: A Look into the Reign of “Doña Lety” and Her Crime Cartel
A notorious figure has returned to Cancún, Mexico, with a vengeance. Leticia Rodríguez Lara, known as “Doña Lety” or “La 40,” has been linked to human trafficking at the city’s airport, along with other illicit businesses such as extortion, drug dealing, and even homicides. Her reign of terror has left business owners shaken, from hoteliers […]
Foodie Tourism Booms in Downtown Cancun with 30% Growth
A culinary revolution is underway in downtown Cancun, with foodie tourism experiencing a significant surge of up to 30%. This growth is attributed to innovative programs that have brought together over 10 local restaurants, creating a gastronomic haven for tourists. According to Luis Garcia Jurado, director of Food Travel, the company behind this initiative, these […]
Sargassum Invasion Hits Quintana Roo Coast: Authorities Scramble for Containment
A record-breaking amount of atypical sargassum has washed up on the coast of Quintana Roo, exceeding levels recorded over the past three years, according to local authorities. In Mahahual, a southern coastal town in the state, images from May 2 show crews working tirelessly to contain the massive seaweed invasion. The sheer volume of sargassum […]
Tourism Campaign “The Great Escape” Boosts Southern Quintana Roo Destinations
In an effort to attract more visitors, destinations in southern Mexico’s Caribbean coast are joining the national “Great Escape” campaign, aiming to reinvigorate and revitalize tourism to the area. The campaign, promoted by the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (Concanaco), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) and the State […]
Playa del Carmen’s Shores Remain Pristine During Holy Week
Thanks to concerted efforts by authorities, the beaches of Playa del Carmen remained remarkably clean and free from sargassum during Holy Week, a significant milestone for the vacation spot. According to Irving Rafael Lili Madrigal, director of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (Zofemat), the ongoing cleanup initiatives paid off, allowing tourists and locals to enjoy […]
Crime Wave Grips Cozumel: Perception of Insecurity Spikes Among Residents
Cozumel, a popular tourist destination in Quintana Roo, has been plagued by rising crime rates over the past three months, with residents voicing growing concerns about their safety. According to data from the state Crime Stoplight, Cozumel recorded seven “red” and four “yellow” crime indicators between January and March 2025. This puts it in third […]
Expansion of Cozumel Cruise Port Set to Accommodate Up to Four Ships Simultaneously
The Mexican government has approved an investment plan by SSA Marine México to expand the cruise port in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, with a total injection of 882 million pesos (approximately $44 million) aimed at accommodating up to four vessels simultaneously. According to details revealed in the project submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Natural […]
Avianca Reduces Direct Service from Bogotá to Tulum Amid Low Demand”
Colombian airline Avianca has announced that it will be suspending its direct route between Bogotá and Tulum starting July 3, 2025. The last flight is scheduled for July 1, marking the end of a service that began operating in December 2024. The direct route, operated by Airbus A320 aircraft with a capacity for 180 passengers, […]
Tulum Residents Demand Free Access to Beaches: A Fight for Collective Rights
Residents of Tulum, Mexico are calling on authorities to guarantee free access to public beaches, a right enshrined in the Mexican Constitution and reinforced by the General Law of National Assets. For years, local communities, tourists, and private developers have faced obstacles that hinder access to these iconic destinations. The citizen organization Playas Libres has […]