Authorities have not provided further details about the crime, nor have they confirmed if it is a homicide. On the morning of this Friday, a man of presumed American origin was found dead in a room at the City Express Suites Hotel, located in front of the Costamed Hospital in Playa del Carmen. The discovery […]
The Museum of the Eastern Coast, in Tulum, Quintana Roo, a gateway to the Mayan cosmos
The Museum of the Eastern Coast is a gateway to the vast panorama of the Mayan cosmos, as well as a dynamic, didactic, and visually expressive proposal that will disseminate knowledge of this Mesoamerican culture through national collections and high-quality replicas. This was stated by the Director General of the National Institute of Anthropology and […]
Tourists in Tulum cancel trips due to blockades and fare abuses by taxi drivers
These blockades not only affect the mobility of tourists but also compromise the tourism promotion campaigns that have been carried out to attract visitors to the Mexican Caribbean. Tourism in Tulum, one of the main destinations in Quintana Roo, is facing a crisis due to road blockades organized by local taxi drivers and complications at […]
Clandestine crematorium found in Cancún
A clandestine crematorium used by organized crime was located in an open-roof construction in the irregular settlement of Tres Reyes in Cancún, Quintana Roo. “Inside the property, they found an oven with charred human remains, which were secured and placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry of this Social Representation, to be included in […]
Cancún: 3 taxi drivers murdered after being kidnapped in the hotel zone
The two executed individuals found this Friday on the Cancún-Mérida highway were taxi drivers, as was another found near the nightclub area of this destination. It is believed that all three were taxi drivers from the ‘Andrés Quintana Roo’ union and that they were kidnapped in the hotel zone. The bodies of the first two […]
Quintana Roo government seeks to launch a new world-class tourist hub
The governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama Espinosa, announced today an investment of more than 40 million pesos to transform Calderitas into a world-class tourist destination. According to what was said by the state governor, it is a comprehensive project in which the state government, ejidatarios and merchants participate, in response to a long-standing demand […]
Alleged kidnappers arrested in Cancún demanded ransom in exchange for victims
A woman who was kidnapped along with her baby helped authorities locate the residence with two more victims. The men arrested last night at a residence located in the Tierra Maya subdivision, Region 105, were handed over to the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) for kidnapping. During the authorities’ proceedings, they found more than 100 […]
Cancún: Uber Denounces Abuses by National Guard at the Airport
The spokesperson for Uber drivers in Cancún, Águeda Esperilla, denounced that the persecution against drivers of this application persists at Cancún Airport. This time, she pointed out that the National Guard (GN) is carrying out detentions and has sent at least four vehicles to the impound lot (corralón) after being reported by alleged pirate taxi […]
Behind Cancun’s Glitzy Facade Lies a Concrete Jungle
Celia Perez Godinez sits on a rotting wooden bench in a small park, watching her 7-year-old son struggle to free his scooter from a broken path. The contrast between this desolate scene and the manicured lawns and leafy trees of Cancun’s wealthy neighborhoods is stark. As a domestic worker for the city’s elite, Perez has […]
Tulum: tourists are already cancelling trips due to taxi blockades
The hotel sector in Quintana Roo has once again issued a strong warning about the negative impact that roadblocks organized by taxi drivers and recent customs practices at Cancun International Airport are having. David Ortiz, president of the Tulum Hotel Association, said that these actions have already caused the cancellation of several tourist groups and […]