Tulum Intensifies Sargassum Cleanup Efforts, Collects Over 1,300 Tons This Year
Tulum has collected over 1,300 tons of sargassum this year as it ramps up efforts to manage the seaweed influx.
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Gonzalo Merediz Resigns from Amigos de Sian Kaan; Rocío Moreno Takes Over as Director
Gonzalo Merediz resigns after 20 years leading Amigos de Sian Kaan, succeeded by Rocío Moreno.
Conservation Group Saves 30,000 Sharks in Quintana Roo Over Four Years
A conservation program in Quintana Roo has saved 30,000 sharks by promoting sustainable tourism over fishing.
Woman flees attempted assault in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — A woman escaped an attempted assault and robbery in...
Yucatan Peninsula to See Intense Heat and Clear Skies Friday
Mérida, Yucatan — The Yucatan Peninsula will see intense heat and mostly clear skies on...
Spirit Airlines Faces Liquidation Risk, Raising Uncertainty for Cancún Air Travel
Spirit Airlines may cease operations, impacting flights to Cancún amid financial struggles.
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.
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.