Low-cost airlines have joined forces to minimize fraud targeting travelers, particularly through fake shopping websites. The “Wings Against Fraud” campaign aims to reach all tourist states, including Quintana Roo, to provide greater protection for tourists. Jackie Kaltschimitt, Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications for Volaris, emphasized the need to establish links with entities such […]
Bacalar Set for Economic Boost with Marriott Arrival and New Projects
The arrival of the Marriott group to Bacalar is expected to significantly boost the local economy, generating new employment opportunities, especially for workers completing the Mayan Train project, announced Bacalar’s municipal president, Alfredo Contreras Méndez. This hotel consortium is set to begin operations with the construction of its first 40 super luxury rooms, part of […]
Mahahual Residents Threaten to Block Bacalar-Tulum Highway Over CFE Inaction
Residents and business owners in Mahahual are fed up with constant power outages and have announced plans to block the Bacalar-Tulum federal highway next Monday if the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) does not resolve the issue this weekend. They have been enduring these conditions for almost a month. Planned Protest Rodrigo Benavides, a representative of […]
Cancun Enhances Security with 7 New Measures to Protect Tourists
Despite recent crime issues in Cancun, many people still feel safe in the destination. However, officials are committed to improving security in this popular tourist city. They are constantly launching various security operations to protect the millions of tourists who visit Cancun every year. Here are the seven new security measures announced to keep tourists […]
Tulum and Costa Mujeres experience significant growth in tourist mobility.
According to an analysis by Rossy Rodríguez, commercial manager of AMSTAR DMC, there has been notable growth in tourist mobility to Tulum and Costa Mujeres in recent years. However, Rodríguez points out that Cancún continues to be the preferred destination for travelers, capturing more than 80% of the demand. This increase in Tulum and Costa […]
The head of the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INPI) acknowledges concerns about the Maya Train and Tulum International Airport projects.
Venancia Coh Chuc emphasizes that it is up to the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) to address these issues and propose solutions. Coh Chuc, who oversees INPI, acknowledged that while former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador met all his commitments to indigenous communities, there are current concerns about the Maya Train and Tulum International Airport […]
Once again, Uber drivers protest against abuses they suffer in Cancun
A group of Uber drivers held a demonstration this Wednesday in Tajamar to denounce the abuses and arbitrariness inflicted by the authorities, particularly the National Guard. The latest case involved a young man whose car was towed to the impound lot with him still inside, prompting anger among his colleagues. Around 80 driver partners who […]
Maintenance Work on Cancun-Tulum Highway Set to Begin This Month
After months of delay due to adjustments in the Mayan Train route, maintenance work is scheduled to commence on Highway 307, which connects Cancun to Tulum, this month. This development has been welcomed by Toni Chávez, president of the Riviera Maya Hotel Association, who emphasized the importance of this road for tourism in the region. […]
Red Code in Cancun for alleged deprivation of liberty of a minor
A significant police mobilization occurred on Kabah Avenue in Cancun, resulting from the activation of the Red Code due to an alleged incident involving the deprivation of liberty of a minor. The incident took place near region 230. A woman was apprehended by authorities who found her under the influence of alcohol and unknown substances. […]
Migrants, with false papers, work for less salary in Quintana Roo
Migrants with false documents in Quintana Roo work for lower wages due to the economic difficulties many face and lack resources to legalize their stay. In 2024, at least four caravans of South American migrants were registered, each comprising over a thousand individuals. Although their ultimate goal was to reach the United States, several chose […]