The luxury cruise ship Ilma, part of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and operated by NextGen Cruises Ltd, has arrived in Cozumel. Vagner Elbiorn, General Director of the Quintana Roo Port Authority (APIQROO), officially welcomed the crew and passengers. As part of the welcoming ceremony, a traditional exchange of plaques took place, symbolizing the collaboration and […]

The “Peninsula Cancun” project, intended for construction on the Pok Ta Pok golf courses, has raised significant environmental concerns due to potential overexploitation of resources in the area. Opposition from Cancun Hotel Association The hotel and real estate construction project, known as Peninsula Cancun, continues to be a contentious issue in southern Mexico. The Cancun […]

Business leaders in Tulum are urging authorities to monitor taxi drivers and police more closely during the winter season, as tourists have reported excessive charges and extortion. Antonio Paparela, a hotelier, emphasized the importance of clear communication about taxi prices to avoid tourist complaints. He also noted that tourists have reported mistreatment by police, highlighting […]

The Shangrila Hotel, located on 38th Street in Playa del Carmen, woke up without a beach on Monday, much to the disappointment of its visitors. Tourists who came to enjoy the Caribbean were surprised to find no sand. Adding to the disappointment, the waters of the Mexican Caribbean were rough due to strong north winds […]

Tourists arriving in Quintana Roo face the challenge of finding safe transportation. The taxi drivers’ union monopolizes and abuses rates in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. Despite Uber obtaining an injunction, it has led to violent confrontations. Recent Incidents In the last two months, over 60 attacks on app-based vehicles have been reported. Additionally, […]

The Cancun Half Marathon is open for registration, inviting participants to join this exciting event. As temperatures drop in Cancun, signaling the arrival of the December holidays, many are preparing for this annual race. The State Institute of Sports has announced that Quintana Roo authorities are gearing up for the Cancun Half Marathon, which attracts […]

Cozumel, the jewel of the Mexican Caribbean, faces a potential economic crisis due to the recent approval of the Non-Resident Right (DNR) fee for cruise passengers. This new measure, set to take effect in January 2025, imposes a charge of 800 pesos per passenger, significantly increasing costs for cruise lines and potentially reducing the number […]

The municipal government of Solidaridad announced an investment of 27 million pesos for the remodeling of three key points in Playa del Carmen: The Fundadores park, the bicycle path on 10th Avenue in the tourist area and the Mercado del Centro. These renovations seek to improve the urban and tourist infrastructure, with the goal of […]

In response to a viral video showing taxi drivers assaulting tourists in Playa del Carmen, allegedly for using a platform transportation service, the State Attorney General’s Office conducted a search of the Lázaro Cárdenas del Río taxi drivers’ union facilities. The operation took place on the night of November 28, around 9:00 p.m., with the […]

A tragic accident on the Tulum-Cobá state highway resulted in the death of a French tourist, Constance “N”, aged 29. The incident occurred near kilometer 10 when the vehicle she was traveling in was hit by a trailer. Constance, who was seated in the back of the car, died instantly from the impact. The crash […]