Playa del Carmen Secures $86 Million to Address Sargassum Season in 2026
Playa del Carmen has allocated $86 million to tackle sargassum seaweed during the 2026 season.
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Mexico Plans Circular Economy Parks to Recycle 76% of Urban Waste in Three States
Mexico's environment ministry plans circular economy parks to recycle 76% of urban waste in Puebla, Tlaxcala, and State of Mexico.
Sargassum Videos on Social Media Spark Tourist Concerns in Mexican Caribbean
Videos of early sargassum arrival in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum raise travel concerns.
Maya Women Preserve Traditional Pottery in Tulum Workshop
Women in Chanchen Primero learn ancestral Maya ceramic techniques to preserve cultural heritage.
Highway 307 Repairs Near Completion After Maya Train Construction Damage
Repairs on Highway 307 connecting Cancún and Chetumal are 97% complete, with only signage remaining.
Cozumel Cruise Tourism Surges with Over 1 Million Passengers in First Two Months of 2026
Cozumel sees 18% growth in cruise arrivals, surpassing 1 million passengers in early 2026.
Playa del Carmen Aims to Expand HIV Detection and Care with New ‘Punto Vida’ Center
Playa del Carmen launches a pilot program and plans a new center to boost HIV testing and support services.
Urban Development Plan Delay Stalls Investment in Chetumal Area
A year after public consultation, Chetumal's urban development plan remains unpublished, stalling investment.
Woman Shot Dead Outside Her Home in Cancún During Apparent Robbery
A woman was fatally shot in Cancún's Prado Norte neighborhood during an apparent robbery attempt.
Playa del Carmen Officials Meet with Diving Union to Boost Economic Inclusion
Municipal officials met with diving union members to integrate the sector into Playa del Carmen's tourism transformation.