Meliá has announced the temporary closure of its Paradisus Cancún hotel starting June 1, 2025, to undertake an ambitious renovation project aimed at enhancing the guest experience. The renovation involves transforming the five pyramids, respecting the hotel’s iconic architecture and the surrounding nature. Additionally, they will create more luxurious and sustainable spaces to satisfy the […]
Las Torres Invasion Zone Labeled as an “Enclave” of Organized Crime in Playa del Carmen
The criminal cells operating in the Las Torres invasion are closely linked with members of criminal groups active in the irregular settlement In House, as well as in the city of Chetumal. In this area, reports of gunfire, drug seizures, short and long firearms, narcotics, magazines, and cartridges, as well as reports of people injured […]
Boat Sinks at Coco Beach Due to Strong Winds and Waves in Playa del Carmen
A boat sank this morning at Coco Beach, located in the Xaman Ha neighborhood, due to adverse weather conditions that included strong winds and waves. The incident occurred around 11:00 AM when two fishermen tried to take their boat out of the sea, but the strong winds and waves caused the boat to succumb. While […]
14 Women Victims of Trafficking Rescued in Cancun; Adrián ‘N’ Arrested
Among the victims, four are foreigners from Peru, Colombia, Argentina, and Venezuela. The State Attorney General’s Office, in collaboration with the National Guard, managed to rescue 14 women who were alleged victims of sexual exploitation in an establishment located on the Cancun-Tulum federal highway. Among the victims, four are foreigners from Peru, Colombia, Argentina, and […]
They will register the “Playa del Carmen” brand for tourism promotion
The government of Solidaridad only has two trademarks in its favor: “Inter Playa del Carmen” and “Hecho en Playa del Carmen.” The Government of Solidaridad will process the registration of the brand with the name “Playa del Carmen,” with which they plan to join the promotion of the city at tourism fairs. Estefanía Mercado Asencio, […]
Tren Maya Workers Do Not Transition to Tourism Sector
Although it was expected that once the Tren Maya construction was completed, the workers would join the hotel and restaurant workforce, thereby reducing labor shortages, this has not been reflected, mentioned José Francisco Trujillo Brandi, the Deputy Secretary of Labor for the northern state zone. Therefore, he said, job fairs continue to be held in […]
46-Year-Old Canadian Takes His Own Life in Tulum
A 46-year-old Canadian man was found dead in the Riviera neighborhood of Tulum, in what appears to be a suicide by hanging. The incident was reported around 7:14 AM to the C4 emergency number. A visibly distressed woman reported that her boyfriend was unconscious. Initially, she indicated that a minor was involved, but later clarified […]
US Authorities and Tulum Tourism Officials Review Visitor Information
They addressed key topics in promoting the ‘Guest Assist’ app and the use of official documents. Amber Baskette, Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs at the US Embassy in Mexico, and her team met with the General Directorate of Tourism Tulum at the C.I.T.A.E.M offices, where they discussed key topics in promoting the Guest Assist app […]
Cancún Continues to Struggle with Insecurity Despite Million-Dollar Investment
There are already 600 neighborhood cameras and 29 security totems installed in parks and sports facilities. Municipal authorities in Cancún announced that 70 new intelligent monitoring points (PMI) or video surveillance equipment have been installed in the city, apparently to contribute to security. These are linked to the newly modernized Command and Control Center (C2), […]
Strengthening Security in Cancún with 600 Semar Personnel
Four boats and four jet skis have been agreed upon for sea surveillance. Security in Cancún, one of Mexico’s main tourist destinations, will be reinforced with 600 personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) who have already arrived in the state as part of the inter-institutional security strategy agreed upon between the state and […]