Cancun Cathedral Construction Lags Behind Schedule, No Completion Date Set

Cancun, Quintana Roo — Construction of the new Cancun Cathedral is progressing slower than expected, with project officials confirming that the goal of completing the structural phase by May will not be met. According to the latest report from project spokesman Mateo Karam, the first phase of the church is only 78% finished, and no new completion date has been set.

The report, released on May 26, shows an increase of just 13 percentage points since March 23, when the work was at 65%. Over the past two months, progress has been gradual, and the organization behind the project continues to seek donations from the faithful.

Work is currently focused on the monumental bell tower, considered the cathedral’s centerpiece. Karam explained that the tower will stand 26 meters tall and is meant to represent more than 500 years of Catholic history in Quintana Roo. So far, it has reached only 11 meters, leaving 15 meters still to be built.

The spokesman said the tower will hold six bells that he hopes will be heard across Cancun and Quintana Roo, calling the Catholic community to worship. He described the space as a spiritual and architectural symbol for the city, designed to lift “the gaze toward God” before entering the church.

Despite the delays, the project continues fundraising campaigns, urging citizens to contribute financially to speed up construction. The work remains dependent on private donations and the support of believers to reach completion.