Tren Maya Cargo Locomotives Begin Testing in Yucatan
Five Wabtec ES44AC locomotives begin dynamic tests in Yucatan as part of the Tren Maya cargo service.
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Tulum Archaeological Site Guides Report 50% Drop in Services
Certified tour guides at Tulum's archaeological site say demand for their services has fallen by half.
Maya Community in Dzitnup Defies Yucatan Governor Over Cenote Control
Dzitnup residents reject state takeover of Xkeken and Samula cenotes, demanding local management.
Profepa Confirms Removal of 41,000 Pigs From Yucatan Farm After Definitive Closure
Mexico's environmental agency confirms the removal of 41,570 pigs from a Yucatan farm after a definitive closure order.
Spanish-French Consortium Plans $150M Power Plant in Playa del Carmen
A Spanish-French consortium may invest $150 million to build a 150 MW power plant in Playa del Carmen to reduce…
Small Hotels in Playa del Carmen Call for Differentiated Strategies to Address Urban Challenges
Small hotel association urges targeted actions to improve tourist experience in downtown Playa del Carmen.
Uber Women Service to Launch in Cancun
Uber will launch its women-only ride option in Cancun, allowing female passengers to request trips with female drivers.
Bienpesca Program Delivers Direct Support to Quintana Roo Fishermen in 2026
Mexico's Bienpesca program provides 8,000-peso direct payments to over 2,198 small-scale fishers and aquaculture farmers in Quintana Roo.
Irregular Power Use Alleged at Tulum’s Parque del Jaguar
Allegations of unpaid bills and illegal connections raise questions about the management of Tulum's Parque del Jaguar.
Store Closures and Slumping Sales Hit Tulum’s Artisan Market
Tulum's artisan market faces closures and falling sales as rising costs and changing tourism patterns hurt vendors.