As a result of the efforts and tourism promotion initiatives spearheaded by Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, the inaugural Calgary-Cozumel flight, operated by WestJet, arrived at Cozumel International Airport on December 20th, strengthening Quintana Roo’s international air connectivity and the flow of Canadian tourism to the Mexican Caribbean. Governor Mara Lezama expressed her satisfaction with the […]
QRoo is looking for Mexicans to work on ships at Seatrade in Miami
Quintana Roo is preparing to strengthen its position in international cruise tourism with its participation in Seatrade Cruise Global, the world’s leading cruise industry trade show, to be held from April 13-16, 2026, in Miami, Florida. This event will bring together the world’s leading destinations, ports, and cruise lines, becoming a key platform for shaping […]
American Flamingos: Guardians of the ecosystem in Cozumel
The constant presence of the American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) in the wetlands of Punta Sur Ecotourism Park has become an indicator of the good conservation status of this ecosystem, thanks to the protection, monitoring, and environmental management work carried out by the Cozumel Parks and Museums Foundation (FPMC). Recognized for its beauty and distinctive reddish […]
They plan to build almost a thousand more hotel rooms in Playa del Carmen
Hotel investments continue to flow into Quintana Roo; a new project with nearly 1,000 rooms, called Hotel Terraesmeralda, is now in the works in Playa del Carmen. The initial investment announced is nearly 100 million pesos, along with a 20-year environmental mitigation plan. Construction is expected to begin no later than mid-2026 within the Punta […]
National Mayan Culture Day commemorated in Playa del Carmen
The Playa del Carmen City Council commemorated National Mayan Culture Day with a civic ceremony held at the Old City Hall, highlighting the enduring legacy of Mayan culture and giving special recognition to the contributions of Indigenous women. During the ceremony, Idania Gamboa Medina, Director General of the Playa del Carmen Women’s Institute, noted that […]
Will Tulum become the new Marina d’Or? It’s becoming increasingly neglected, and the Mexican government is starting to worry.
“The problem is the prices, the sargassum, and the police who extort money from everyone. Just yesterday, the officers stopped me in my car, and they look for any opportunity to rip you off. Tulum is changing a lot, for the worse,” says the driver of one of the little trains that connect the Tulum […]
Measles surrounds Tabasco
A wave of measles infections in the state of Chiapas has put Tabasco on alert, given their shared extensive border and close trade and labor ties, just 48 hours before the Christmas holidays. Yesterday, December 20, the Chiapas Health Department issued an urgent appeal to the 124 municipalities of the neighboring state for the immediate […]
Rivers overflow in the Los Tuxtlas region of Veracruz, damaging communities
The overflowing of waterways due to the intense rains in the Los Tuxtlas region of Veracruz caused significant damage in the community of La Palma, in the municipality of Catemaco. During the early morning hours, the river level began to rise, carrying mud towards some houses in the town, generating concern and fear among the […]
Will it rain on Christmas? Here’s the weather forecast for December 24th and 25th in Tamaulipas
The most anticipated days of the year are fast approaching, and as is customary, one of the main questions among families is: what will the weather be like on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Here we share the weather forecast for December 24th and 25th in Tamaulipas, according to the most recent meteorological reports. Rain […]
Video captures extortion of Mexican nationals in Tamaulipas; INM suspends its agents
Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced that agents from the National Migration Institute (INM) have been suspended and are under investigation for extorting Mexican nationals visiting Mexico for the holiday season at the “Puerta México” International Bridge offices in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. She explained that she learned of the case last Thursday after receiving a video showing the […]