Logistical Errors Leave 35 IMSS Patients Stranded, Missing Medical Appointments
A transport mix-up by Mexico's IMSS left 35 patients, many with chronic illnesses, stranded overnight.
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen Reports 23% Drop in Alcohol-Related Traffic Accidents
Playa del Carmen officials report a 23% reduction in alcohol-related traffic accidents over the past year.
Oaxacan Culture Comes to Playa del Carmen with Guelaguetza Riviera Maya Festival
The Guelaguetza Riviera Maya festival brings Oaxacan music, dance, food, and crafts to Playa del Carmen on March 7-8.
Xcaret Bus Strikes Cyclist on Playa del Carmen Boulevard
A cyclist was hospitalized after being struck by an Xcaret bus on Playa del Carmen Boulevard early Thursday.
Environmentalist Demands Environmental Impact Study for Sargassum Barriers in Playa del Carmen Over Sea Turtle Risk
An activist warns sargassum barriers in Playa del Carmen need environmental studies to protect nesting sea turtles.
Business Leaders Warn Playa del Carmen Against Repeating Tulum’s Urban Planning Mistakes
Hotel and business groups express concern over new building heights in Playa del Carmen's urban development plan.
Playa del Carmen Launches Second International Theater Festival
Playa del Carmen hosts its second International Theater Festival with free performances and workshops.
Playa del Carmen Hotels Face Rate Cuts Amid Vacation Rental Boom
Hoteliers in Playa del Carmen report falling average rates despite occupancy above 85%, blaming vacation rental growth.
Playa del Carmen Developer Proposes Seven-Tower Tourist-Residential Complex at Mamitas Beach
A developer has submitted plans for a hotel and condominium project on Playa Mamitas in Quintana Roo.
Authorities Rescue 29 Women and Minor in Human Trafficking Raids at Cancún and Playa del Carmen Bars
Police rescued 30 people from suspected human trafficking operations in two bars in Quintana Roo.