Grupo Piñero, in partnership with Hyatt, has announced an innovative project at the Bahia Principe Grand Coba in Akumal, near Tulum. The project involves transforming 360 rooms from the family complex, which has over 1,000 rooms, into the adults-only Bahia Principe Grand Tequila hotel. Julio Pérez, CEO of the new Hyatt and Bahia Principe alliance, […]

A video showing the moment a dolphin dies during a show at a hotel in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, is circulating on social media. The tragic event occurred at the Barceló Riviera Maya Hotel, which has previously faced allegations of mistreating marine mammals, according to Meganews. The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) is […]

Mayor Estefanía Mercado led the first citizen forum this weekend to discuss a constitutional reform initiative proposing to change the municipality’s name from Solidaridad to Playa del Carmen. The proposal aims to strengthen municipal identity and eliminate references to the “Solidaridad” program implemented during former President Carlos Salinas de Gortari’s administration. Speaking to over 300 […]

With over 25,000 tamales sold and 50 entrepreneurs participating, the 10th edition of the Tamale and Atole Fair celebrated Mexican culinary diversity and traditions at Plaza 28 de Julio. Residents and tourists from across the country and around the world gathered at Plaza 28 de Julio for the 10th edition of the Tamale and Atole […]

According to Francisco Madrid Flores, director of the Starc consultancy in Cancun, a recent study on the impact of platforms like Airbnb revealed that hosts in Quintana Roo average 2.7 units each. This suggests that Airbnb hosting is shifting from self-employment to a business model. Madrid Flores argues that regulating these lodging centers is necessary […]

Cozumel, Mexico – A distressing incident unfolded on the island of Cozumel when five people were catapulted into the air after a catamaran’s propeller activated while they attempted to board. The victims, including four Argentine tourists and one Mexican national, suffered cuts on their calves during the unexpected incident. According to eyewitness accounts, the accident […]

A dire outlook is predicted for Quintana Roo’s nautical sector, with experts warning that a perfect storm of tax increases and other factors will wreak havoc on the state’s tourism industry next year. Following an atypical 2024 marked by numerous sporting events, elections, and weather-related disruptions that led to over 90 days of port closures […]

A devastating tragedy struck a popular tourist destination in Mexico when an Asian visitor lost his life after drowning on a beach in Tulum. According to preliminary reports, Wang Wei, a 32-year-old man from abroad who was staying in nearby Puerto Morelos, ventured into the waters of the Riviera Maya on Sunday afternoon. Despite efforts […]

A disturbing incident unfolded in the popular tourist area of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, when a young child was attacked by a loose Rottweiler dog while playing on the beach. The frightening encounter took place on Avenida Constituyentes in the federal maritime zone. According to eyewitnesses, the dog’s owner had let it roam free, catching […]

Hundreds of WestJet passengers have faced an extended stay in Mexico, far from what they had planned. Alim Kara, who was on vacation with his wife and two young sons, described the ordeal: “Over the past two days, [we] have spent almost 16 hours at the airport and being shuttled around. We have two very […]