Quintana Roo News
Sargassum Returns to Haunt Mexican Caribbean Tourist Season
The start of the summer tourist season in Mexico's Caribbean coast has been marred by a massive influx of sargassum, a type of macroalgae...
National
Grupo Mundo Maya: a new tourism promoter is born in Mexico
The Olmeca-Maya-Mexica Airport, Railway, Auxiliary and Related Services Group announced its rebranding.
Starting this month, the renowned Olmeca-Maya-Mexica Airport, Railway, Auxiliary and Related Services Group,...
Global Beach Clean-Up: 15 Countries and Mexico Join Forces to Ban Smoking on Coastlines
A growing movement to protect marine ecosystems and promote responsible tourism has seen 15 countries, including Spain, adopt beach smoking bans. This significant step...
Widespread Power Outages Hit Southeastern Mexico
Massive power outages disrupted daily life across Tabasco, Quintana Roo, Yucatán, and Campeche on the afternoon of Monday, March 24, leaving thousands of residents...
Economy
Tulum’s Tourism Boom Turns to Bust: 35% Rate Drop in Just Three Years
In a shocking reversal of fortunes, the once-thriving tourist destination of Tulum has seen its hotel rates plummet by a staggering 35% over the past three years.
According to reports from REPORTUR.mx, one of Tulum's...
Quintana Roo and Yucatán Lead Nation in Working-Class Population Participation
Two Mexican states stand out for having the highest participation rates of employed people: Quintana Roo and Yucatán. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, both states maintain their position as one...
Business
Cancún’s Air Hub Could Unlock South American Export Markets
A proposal has been put forward to utilize Cancún International Airport's extensive air connectivity to export products to Central and South America. The suggestion...
The Faces of Wealth: Revealing Quintana Roo’s Richest Families and Their Businesses
Quintana Roo, one of Mexico's primary economic drivers, boasts a thriving tourism industry that attracts millions of visitors each year. Cities like Cancún, Playa...
Real Estate
Entertainment
Cozumel Set to Shine with Vibrant Culture and Adventure at 2025’s Cozumel Vivo Fest
The island paradise of Cozumel, known as the "Land of Swallows," is a tropical gem in the Mexican Caribbean that offers an unparalleled blend...
Five Things to Know About the MEXICO Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba
The LPGA Tour is set to tee off in Mexico for the first time since 2017, with a star-studded field competing at the El...
Cancún Readies for Queso de Bola Fair Amid Supply Shortages
A traditional cheese fair is set to take place in Cancún on May 17 and 18, featuring over 60 exhibitors showcasing a variety of...
American expats who retired in Ecuador say they were pleasantly surprised by Cancun
Cynthia Staton and Edd Staton scouted 2 popular vacation spots in Mexico as possible retirement destinations, and both left them feeling impressed
My husband and...
Expats Crime
Canadian citizen gunned down outside the X’aman Ha Plaza in Playa del Carmen
THE CANADIAN NATIONAL WAS AN ALLEGED FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE
Last week, on Dec. 21st, a Canadian man is killed outside the X’aman Ha plaza in...