Despite the fact that recent participation in the 2026 Tianguis Turístico helped solidify the destination’s image nationally, the Small Hotels Association issued a warning about the structural challenges that tarnish the visitor experience. According to the sector, international promotion is insufficient if the problems specifically affecting the municipality’s downtown area are not addressed. Offner Arjona, […]

Although the Tulum archaeological zone maintains a steady flow of visitors, the economic benefits are not reaching all sectors equally. Certified tour guides report a considerable decrease in their income this season, in contrast to the perception of stable activity at the destination. According to Julio Villagómez, a representative of the guides’ association, guiding services […]

This Sunday, May 3rd, a demonstration took place on the northern outskirts of Tulum, near the main entrance to the archaeological zone, where advocates for free beach access, artisans, and tour vendors staged an intermittent blockade of Tulum Avenue. The protesters alternately closed lanes, causing traffic disruptions for those heading towards Playa del Carmen, with […]

A massive influx of sargassum has invaded the beaches of downtown Playa del Carmen, specifically Fundadores Park, the fiscal pier, and other central areas. Despite efforts, authorities warn that the arrival of the macroalgae will not disappear soon; on the contrary, it is expected to increase due to ocean currents and weather conditions that anticipate […]

The inauguration of the Nichupté Bridge in Cancún will take place this weekend, May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, with a family walk, a surprise concert, and a 10K race. What activities will be held on the Saturday of the Nichupté Bridge inauguration? The first day of celebrations will focus on social and family gatherings at […]

In this context, Governor Mara Lezama’s drive to promote Quintana Roo internationally stands out, positioning it as an attractive destination not only for tourism but also for investment. The RGV-COIN 2026 Summit, held in Cancún, marks a turning point in Quintana Roo’s economic strategy by consolidating an alliance with Texas, considered the eighth largest economy […]

Grupo Xcaret is requesting clear regulations regarding the use of Mayan cultural heritage, so that it can comply with requirements based on a set of rules “and not on the opinion of one or two people,” stated Carlos Constandse Madrazo, vice president and shareholder of the company, during a press conference held by Coparmex Quintana […]

In response to complaints from citizens regarding excessive fares for van service on the Tulum-Playa del Carmen route, both the Quintana Roo Mobility Institute and the unions urged people to file formal reports so these cases can be investigated. Moisés Paul Quijano, general secretary of Untrac Section II, corresponding to Tulum, urged users to file […]

This year, 40 million metric tons of sargassum biomass are expected in the Atlantic Ocean, and its collection is projected to increase in Quintana Roo, where it reached approximately 96,000 tons last year, according to Jorge Prado Molina, coordinator of the National Laboratory for Earth Observation (LANOT), based at the Institute of Geography of the […]

The State Government, through the Quintana Roo Mobility Institute, is driving the transformation of public transportation in the capital with the Tu Ruta Chetumal program, a strategy that seeks to modernize the service, improve connectivity, and guarantee safer, more accessible, and more efficient commutes for citizens. This project is part of the New Agreement for […]