Progreso to Host Second Annual Coconut Festival This Weekend
Progreso's Coconut Festival returns March 28 with local food, crafts, and entertainment.
2026
Equinox at Chichén Itzá: Kukulkán’s Serpent Marks Start of Maya Agricultural Cycle
The spring equinox brings the serpent shadow phenomenon at Chichén Itzá's pyramid, signaling the Maya agricultural cycle.
CNTE Teachers Protest at Chichén Itzá’s Kukulkán Pyramid, Demand Pension Reforms
Teachers protested at Chichén Itzá, demanding pension reforms and criticizing government priorities.
LGBTQ+ Groups in Southern Quintana Roo Say They Are Abandoned by State Congress
LGBTQ+ groups in southern Quintana Roo report neglect and lack of legislative action from the state congress.
Akumal Bay Emerges as Sargassum-Free Alternative on Tulum Coast
Akumal Bay remains free of sargassum, attracting visitors as other Tulum beaches face intermittent seaweed influx.
Sugar Cane Harvest Advances in Southern Quintana Roo, but Producers Face Complex Outlook
Sugar cane harvest reaches 500,000 tons, but low prices and lack of U.S. exports challenge producers.
Mexican Caribbean Sees Tourism Surge in 2026, Expects Over a Million Visitors for Easter
Quintana Roo reports rising tourist numbers in 2026, with over a million visitors projected for Easter.
Sheinbaum’s Quintana Roo Visit Signals Federal Control Over State Politics and Security
President Claudia Sheinbaum's tour of Quintana Roo emphasized federal authority over security and infrastructure, sidelining local political allies.
Mototaxi burned in Cancun amid union turf war
Cancun, Quintana Roo — A mototaxi was set on fire in Cancun early Saturday morning,...
Mezcal Boom Accelerates Environmental Damage in Oaxaca
Global mezcal demand drives deforestation, water shortages, and pollution in Oaxaca.