Maya Train Adds Cancun-Playa del Carmen Trips, but Station Access Remains a Barrier for Workers
The Maya Train will add morning service between Cancún and Playa del Carmen beginning August 15, reviving an earlier effort…
Playa del Carmen Honors Maya Heritage with Cultural and Gastronomic Exhibition
Local artists, artisans and performers came together in Playa del Carmen for an exhibition commemorating the 179th anniversary of the…
Activists Fight Punta Venado Hotel Project Citing Environmental Damage
Environmental activists in Playa del Carmen are collecting signatures to stop a hotel project in Punta Venado over threats to…
Mara Lezama Launches 7M-Peso Rural Assistance Program in Quintana Roo
Gov. Mara Lezama launched a rural assistance program worth 7 million pesos, with 42 technical advisers supporting 1,185 producers across…
Mexican Caribbean Faces Worst Sargassum Season on Record, With 90,538 Tons Offshore
A record 90,538 tons of sargassum is floating off Quintana Roo, quadrupling last year's volume and threatening tourism, fishing, and…
Isla Mujeres Reinforces Security Patrols at Beaches and Tourist Sites
Municipal authorities have increased patrols on Isla Mujeres beaches and tourist spots as part of the Summer 2026 Vacation Operation.
Cinvestav Hosts Environmental Day on Chelem Beaches
Cinvestav held its first 'Clean Beaches, Living Seas' event in Chelem, with beach cleanup, talks and conservation activities.
Merida Opens New Parks in Ciudad Caucel and Francisco de Montejo
Merida's mayor delivered two new public parks in Ciudad Caucel and Francisco de Montejo, part of a citywide effort to…
Property Tax Amnesty Draws 15,000 Homeowners in Benito Juárez
Around 15,000 property owners in Benito Juárez have settled overdue property tax bills through a municipal amnesty program extended through…
Hotels Agree to Install Sargassum Barrier at Mahahual
Hotel association and officials agree to protect Mahahual with 1,750 meters of barriers and specialized collection vessels.