New Cancún Bypass to Divert Riviera Maya Traffic
A new bypass built by the Mexican Army is expected to divert up to 30% of Riviera Maya traffic from…
Development
Playa del Carmen’s Urban Growth Outpaces Basic Services, Experts Warn
Specialists say the Tren Maya and Tulum airport fueled a development boom that overwhelmed water, power, transit and housing services…
Puerto Aventuras Aerodrome Begins Tests to Replace Playa del Carmen Airstrip
The new Puerto Aventuras aerodrome has started test operations and will replace the airstrip in central Playa del Carmen.
Overdevelopment Threatens Dunes and Mangroves at Playa Mamitas in Playa del Carmen
Activists warn a seven-tower project could damage dunes and mangroves at Playa Mamitas in Playa del Carmen.
Mayan Communities in Yucatán March to Denounce Threats to Land and Water
More than 200 people from Mayan communities in Yucatán marched in Mérida to protest land grabs, water pollution and threats…
Urban Tree Regulation Proposed for Playa del Carmen
A specialist calls for a new urban tree regulation in Playa del Carmen to guide planting, protect existing trees and…
Puerto Aventuras Homeowners Renew Complaints Over Missing Deeds and Construction Defects
Homeowners at the Casa Cobá condominium development have renewed their demand for property deeds and repairs, saying unresolved construction problems…
Long-Delayed Puerto Aventuras Airfield Moves Forward as Replacement for Playa del Carmen Runway
State authorities have cleared a privately financed company to continue work on the unfinished Puerto Aventuras airfield, reviving a project…
Mexico Denies Limestone Extraction Permits Near Playa del Carmen
Semarnat rejected permits for two limestone extraction projects in Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos, halting Calica-like operations.
Tree Experts Urge Playa del Carmen to Boost Reforestation to Combat Heat Waves
A tree care specialist calls on Playa del Carmen officials and residents to expand green spaces as concrete surfaces worsen…