The Playa del Carmen municipal government has made it clear that it will not allow the privatization of any beach within its jurisdiction. In an official statement, they emphasized that all projects proposed for the coastal areas must comply with environmental and urban planning regulations. The statement was issued in response to public concern over […]

A Fyre Festival sequel, which was set to take place at Playa Del Carmen in Mexico, has hit a snag. The festival’s organizers announced Wednesday that the event would no longer be held at the location after its website momentarily posted a message claiming the festival had been postponed. The festival’s promoter, Billy McFarland, told […]

Aviation enthusiasts in Colombia and Mexico will soon lose access to a direct route between Bogotá and Tulum as Avianca announced the suspension of its service starting July 3, 2025. The airline’s last flight on this route will be on July 1. In an effort to optimize its network and meet growing passenger demands, Avianca […]

A group of environmental activists has sounded the alarm over the opening of a new road connecting to Section 5 of the Mayan Train project in Quintana Roo, Mexico. The collective, known as Sélvame del Tren, claims that the road was opened without the required environmental impact assessment or declaration, violating Mexican law. The new […]

A Cancún federal court has ruled in favor of the Quintana Roo government, deeming lawful a 2023 decree by the state congress to revoke Aguakán’s concession for supplying drinking water to four municipalities. The decision paves the way for the Quintana Roo administration to regain control over the drinking water supply, which includes major tourist […]

As the sargassum season begins in this Mexican state, a mix of local authorities and foreign companies are racing to capitalize on the opportunity. Representatives of the Riviera Maya Hotel Association have reported that they’ve been approached by international private sector entities, particularly those specializing in treating sargassum, which has already started appearing on some […]

As part of its efforts to promote tourism during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Tourism Promotion Council (CPTQ) in Quintana Roo is working towards increasing air connectivity with Europe to make the destination a preferred entry point for fans. This includes expanding flights and routes from major European cities such as Spain, Frankfurt, Poland, […]

In a major joint operation on the Hondo River, authorities have seized 21 vessels, and 14 vehicles loaded with suspected contraband merchandise allegedly originating in Belize but destined for Mexico. The operation was carried out by Semar (Navy Secretariat) officers who were tipped off about suspicious boat activity transporting illicit goods from Central American waters. […]

In a bid to streamline travel and enhance tourist experiences on both sides of the Mexico-Belize border, immigration authorities from Quintana Roo and Belize have forged agreements to facilitate easy entry during the upcoming Easter holidays. This collaboration aims to ensure a seamless journey for visitors while maintaining a swift response to any incidents. As […]

In an operation, Mexican and naval authorities have rescued 16 women who were allegedly victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation in the resort city of Cancun. The rescue operation was carried out on April 12th at a local bar where the women were forced to engage in prostitution. According to officials from the Quintana […]