Tourist Feeds Spider Monkey in Playa del Carmen, Video Goes Viral
A tourist in Playa del Carmen fed a spider monkey a peeled banana, sparking viral attention online.
April 2026
Merida-Cancun Highway Becomes Mexico’s Third Most Expensive Toll Road After 4.6% Increase
The Merida-Cancun highway toll increased 4.6% in April 2026, making it Mexico's third most expensive toll road.
Gunfire Targets Restaurant in Playa del Carmen Tourist Zone, Police Suspect Extortion Attempt
A shooting at a restaurant in Playa del Carmen's tourist district caused panic, with police investigating it as an extortion…
Donations and Medical Services Sustain Red Cross Operations in Riviera Maya
The Red Cross in Playa del Carmen and Tulum depends on donations and low-cost medical services to maintain 24-hour operations.
Mexico’s Supreme Court to Settle Decades-Old Border Dispute That Could Redraw Yucatan Peninsula Map
Mexico's Supreme Court will resolve a territorial dispute between three states that has left over 150 communities without clear governance.
Cozumel Business Council Laments Cancellation of Sacred Maya Crossing, Warns of Economic Impact
Cozumel business leaders warn the cancellation of the Sacred Maya Crossing will cost millions and hurt tourism.
Cancún Expects Over 7,000 People for 56th Anniversary Parade
Organizers anticipate more than 7,000 attendees for Cancún's anniversary parade this Saturday.
Mexican Navy Seizes 15 Packages of Suspected Marijuana Near Mahahual Beach
Mexican Navy personnel seized 15 packages of suspected marijuana during a patrol near Mahahual beach in Quintana Roo.
Pemex Admits Pipeline Leak Caused Major Gulf of Mexico Contamination
Pemex says a pipeline leak caused weeks of hydrocarbon contamination in the Gulf of Mexico, leading to three workers being…
Gunmen Kill Couple in Cancun Neighborhood Attack
A couple was shot dead in Cancun's Paseo Kusamil neighborhood, the second such attack in a week.