On Monday afternoon, authorities responded to reports of gunshots at the Grand Oasis hotel in Cancun’s hotel zone. Witnesses described an attempted execution targeting a street vendor, who fortunately managed to escape. Tourists and locals on the beach in front of the hotel, located at kilometer 16, reported hearing at least 10 shots fired. The […]
Market 10 in Playa del Carmen is being renovated with a multimillion-dollar investment
The Solidaridad government allocated almost 10 million pesos for the rehabilitation of the Mercado de la 10, a project that seeks to modernize this emblematic space. The municipal president, Estefanía Mercado, supervised the progress of the work, which includes the renovation of the parking lot, replacement of deteriorated ceilings and light fixtures, and the maintenance […]
British Man Arrested for Assaulting Partner with Knife in Playa del Carmen
Allan “N,” a 73-year-old British man, was arrested in Puerto Aventuras by officers from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSCM). He allegedly attacked his partner with a knife during an argument at the Puerto Aventuras complex. Municipal police, during a routine surveillance tour, responded to a call for help reporting a fight. Upon arrival, they […]
“Tulum and Playa del Carmen at Risk: Warn of Presence of Portuguese Man-of-War (Medusa Carabela Portuguesa)”
The presence of the dangerous Portuguese Man-of-War jellyfish, also known as the Portuguese Frigate, has been reported on the beaches of Tulum and Playa del Carmen in Quintana Roo. Tourists and residents are advised to stay alert and avoid contact with these jellyfish. The Secretariat of Civil Protection, Risk Prevention, and Firefighters of Solidaridad issued […]
Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres Hotel in Quintana Roo to Create 3,000 New Jobs
The recently inaugurated Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres Hotel in Quintana Roo, a project by Grupo Excellence Collection, has opened 470 rooms with an investment of 220 million dollars. Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa emphasized the importance of recognizing the people behind tourism during the inauguration. She stated, “Today is the time to humanize tourism, to recognize […]
Quintana Roo Road Repairs Underway: Over 630 km of Infrastructure to Be Revitalized After Mayan Train and Airport Construction
In a major initiative to address infrastructure damage caused by heavy machinery used in the construction of the Mayan Train and Tulum Airport, Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama announced that more than 630 kilometers of roads will undergo repair. The repairs, valued at 75.8 million pesos, are being carried out by the Secretariat of Infrastructure, […]
Over 1,200 Couples Celebrate Group Weddings in Quintana Roo
In a grand celebration of Valentine’s Day, love, and friendship, more than 1,200 couples tied the knot in group weddings in Quintana Roo, with Playa Delfines providing the picturesque backdrop. Governor María Mara Lezama officiated the legal union of 351 couples in Cancún, serving as an honorary witness alongside Verónica Lezama Espinosa, the honorary president […]
Ceviche Festival 2025 awaits you in Puerto Morelos: Explosion of marine flavors!
This February 16, Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, will host the traditional Ceviche Festival at the Ventana al Mar 2025, an exquisite event that celebrates the richness of local gastronomy and in which attendees will be able to delight in a variety of ceviches prepared by talented chefs. The organization confirmed that the event, open from […]
Tulum Hoteliers Blame Sedena for Low Occupancy Due to Beach Access Fees
The low occupancy rates in Tulum’s central hotels have raised concerns among tourism entrepreneurs, who attribute the decline to the fees for accessing the beaches within Jaguar Park. At 255 Mexican pesos per person (approximately 12 dollars), many national tourists are opting for more affordable destinations like Playa del Carmen and Cancun, where beach access […]
Controversy Over Million-Pesos Model Spending at Tulum’s Maya Train Hotel
The Mexican Army spent over one million pesos (exactly 1,136,000 pesos) on a model of the Maya Train hotel in Tulum, a project not yet operating at full capacity. This expenditure, revealed through a transparency request by journalist Jorge García Orozco, has sparked controversy regarding the costs and management of resources allocated to the Maya […]