Tulum Businessman Denounces Year-Long Extortion by Alleged Inspection Officials
Carlos Hernández says he paid about 2,500 pesos a month to people posing as Tulum inspection officials for a year.
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Tulum Taxi Union to Launch Xook App With Real-Time GPS Tracking
The Tiburones del Caribe taxi union in Tulum says its new Xook app will let riders see vehicle locations in…
Mexican Winemakers Allege Foreign Bulk Wine Sold as ‘Made in Mexico’
Mexico's wine council says cheap bulk imports are bottled and falsely labeled 'Made in Mexico,' undercutting local producers.
CURP Digital vs CURP Biométrica: What Mexico’s New ID Means for Online Bank Accounts
Mexico's CURP Digital and CURP Biométrica are the same document, combining fingerprints and a photo to verify identity remotely for…
Quintana Roo Bets on Luxury, Diving and Gastronomy Tourism for 2027
Quintana Roo is courting high-end travelers with luxury, gastronomy and diving campaigns as Costa Mujeres hotel growth accelerates.
Mexico Proposes 35% Hike in Fee Charged to Foreign Tourists
Mexico's 2027 budget plan would raise the non-resident fee for foreign visitors from 983 to 1,334.80 pesos, a 35% jump.
Playa del Carmen Mayor ‘Very Upset’ With Parking Meter Operator Playaparq
Mayor Estefanía Mercado says she is unhappy with parking meter concessionaire Playaparq and is reviewing its contract over treatment of…
Tren Maya Launches Sunday Round-Trip Route From Mérida to Chichén Itzá
The Tren Maya has begun running a Sunday round-trip service between Mérida and Chichén Itzá, with a dining car and…
Cancún Pushes Medical Tourism as Sector Grows and Expo Returns in December
Quintana Roo is betting on medical and wellness tourism, which grows up to 3 points a year and draws visitors…
Playa del Carmen Vacation Rentals Still Lag Far Behind Hotel Tax Obligations
Vacation rentals in Playa del Carmen began collecting an environmental fee on Sept. 1 but remain far from hotel-level tax…