A significant flow of firearms arrives from the United States to Mexico destined to swell the arsenal of organized crime, where Sonora plays an important role due to its geographic location, said Francisco Piña Osuna, researcher at the Department of Sociology and Public Administration at the University of Sonora (Unison). The university professor also mentioned […]
Undignified person throwing himself into the sea from the “Finger of Neptune” in Cabo San Lucas
An act of recklessness has generated outrage among the maritime community of Los Cabos. A person was caught jumping into the sea from the “Neptune’s Finger,” an emblematic rock formation located within the protected natural area of the Cabo San Lucas Arch. The act, considered reckless and dangerous, was exposed on social media and, according […]
The “Holy Grail of Pirates” in the waters of Baja California: a historic and mystical discovery
The National Institute of Archaeology and History (INAH) has begun an investigation that promises to revolutionize our understanding of maritime history in the waters of Baja California. This project focuses on discovering traces of sunken ships and trade routes dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries, including accounts of pirates and sailors who used […]
“Discovery Princess” arrives in Mazatlán with more than 5 thousand tourists on board; generates 6.1 million pesos this year
Coming from Cabos San Lucas, Baja California Sur, the Discovery Princess tourist cruise ship arrived at the port of Mazatlán this Tuesday, with more than 5,000 visitors on board, which reactivated the smokeless industrial sectors of the city and rural area. The ship docked at the cruise terminal for the third time this month, and […]
“Play louder”: Foreign tourist annoyed by band ‘noise’ in Mazatlán
A video was spread through TikTok in which a group of musicians from a Sinaloa band can be seen playing a song at full volume to annoy a foreign tourist who looks quite irritated, so he covers his ears to avoid hearing. The video shows an elderly man, apparently from the United States, being quite […]
State Government Analyzes New Public Transportation Routes in Mazatlán
In Mazatlán, a technical study is being carried out to redesign the transport routes, expand coverage and respond to urban growth and citizen demands, said Marco Antonio Osuna Moreno. The growth of the urban area in Mazatlán has generated the need to restructure and expand public transport routes in the port, reiterated the director of […]
Quintana Roo Governor Intervenes After U.S. Travelers Overcharged for Taxi at Cancun Airport
Cancun, a popular tourist destination, continues to face issues with unregulated taxi fees at its international airport. Governor Mara Lezama is addressing this problem after two American travelers were charged an exorbitant $500 for a ride to Tulum. In one incident, a young woman and her friend from the U.S. were charged $500 for a […]
Human Remains Found in Tulum’s Lakin Neighborhood
A macabre discovery shocked the residents of Tulum’s Lakin neighborhood when human remains were found next to a trash can at the intersection of Neptuno and Orión Sur streets, near Rotario Park. The report was received by the 9-1-1 emergency number, prompting various security agencies to respond swiftly. The Municipal Preventive Police quickly cordoned off […]
Armed attack in bar leaves 4 injured in Playa del Carmen
An armed attack in the Boom Boom bar left four people injured in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo. Source: Imagen TV
Quintana Roo Faces Competitive Disadvantage Due to Increased Tourism Taxes
Francisco Madrid, director of the Center for Advanced Research in Sustainable Tourism (Starc) at Anáhuac University of Cancun, has raised concerns about the increasing tax burden on tourism in Quintana Roo. He warns that this could lead to a loss of competitiveness compared to other destinations, such as the Dominican Republic. Madrid highlighted that the […]