Quintana Roo News
Quintana Roo Dolphinarium Shut Down for Animal Welfare Abuses
A landmark decision has been made in Mexico, with the Federal Attorney General's Office for Environmental Protection (Profepa) permanently closing a dolphinarium at the...
National
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...
Tulum Security Secretary gunned down while on duty
The Security Secretary of Tulum, Roberto Rodríguez, was tragically killed in a targeted attack on the evening of March 21, 2025.
The incident occurred...
Economy
Airbnb Generates 1 Billion Pesos in Lodging Tax for Quintana Roo
Airbnb has announced that it has paid over 1 billion pesos in lodging tax (ISH) to the Ministry of Finance and Planning of Quintana Roo from 2017 to 2024, on behalf of its hosts.
"The...
Cozumel to Receive Tax Incentives by End of January
The decree for tax incentives on the island of Cozumel, announced by Governor Mara Lezama at the end of 2024, is expected to be ready and published by the end of January. This initiative...
Business
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...
Quintana Roo: Second Highest Foreign Tourism Investment State in 2024
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in tourism reached $2.87 billion (59,427.63 million pesos) in 2024, representing 7.8% of the total FDI in Mexico. Quintana Roo...
Real Estate
Entertainment
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...
Tulum’s Dinosaur Dream Come True: ‘Jurassic Park’ Now Open for Limited Time
The highly anticipated "Tulum Jurassic Park 2025" has officially opened its doors in the state of Quintana Roo, offering an immersive experience that combines...
Sting 3.0 to Headline Inaugural Mexican Caribbean Music Festival in Tulum
The Mexican Caribbean Music Festival (MCMF) is set to debut on May 17, 2025, at the renowned Zamná Tulum venue. This event promises to...
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...
Travel
Mexico History
Cancún Celebrates 55 Years of History with Vibrant Festivities
Marking the 55th anniversary of its founding, the Benito Juárez City Council shared historical photographs showcasing Cancún before it transformed into a world-renowned tourist destination. The images provide a glimpse into the municipality's early days, offering a stark contrast to its current status as...
Mexico Living
On Good Friday morning, Tulum bore witness to one of the most profound religious traditions in Christianity: the reenactment of the Stations of the Cross. This solemn event, performed by the Catholic community, commemorates Jesus Christ’s path to crucifixion and is a highlight of Holy Week's liturgical activities.
The procession began at the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe, where...
Heatlh
Playa del Carmen Steps Up Fight Against Dengue and Malaria
Two cases of dengue fever and one case of malaria have been confirmed in Playa del Carmen during April, according to local Health Secretary Juan Antonio Uribe Trujillo.
While some may focus on fogging as a solution, the official emphasizes that prevention is key. "It's...
