Sargassum Influx Hits Visitor Numbers at Tulum’s Regional Museum
Massive sargassum arrivals on Mexican Caribbean beaches are blamed for a drop in visitors to Tulum's Regional Museum of the…
Economy
Business Closures in Tulum Coastal Zone Benefit Large Developers, Says Entrepreneur
A Tulum entrepreneur says falling tourism is forcing small businesses to close, allowing large developers to buy properties cheaply.
Grouper Fishery in Yucatan Faces Collapse Due to Overexploitation and Lack of Control
Overfishing and weak enforcement push Yucatan's grouper fishery toward irreversible decline, warn industry leaders.
Riviera Maya Real Estate Sales Slow Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Real estate sales in the Riviera Maya have slowed, with residential tourism units seeing up to a 15% drop.
Cancún Gas Prices Exceed 25 Pesos Despite National Pact to Cap Fuel Costs
While 90% of Mexican gas stations sell regular fuel under 24 pesos, Cancún stations charge over 25 pesos.
Bacalar Sees 80% Domestic Tourism, Aims to Boost International Visitors
Bacalar's tourism is 80% domestic. Officials work to attract more international visitors and extend average stays.
Sargasso Damages Boats, Hurts Tourism for Playa del Carmen Cooperatives
Decomposing sargasso has damaged boat engines and driven away tourists, costing cooperatives up to 200,000 pesos.
Mexico Allocates Over 40 Million Pesos for Maya Communities in Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Mexico will invest over 40 million pesos from a federal fund to benefit more than 80 Maya communities in Felipe…
Tourism Slowdown Hits Playa del Carmen as Quinta Avenida Sees Empty Streets
Playa del Carmen's iconic Quinta Avenida is nearly empty at night, signaling a tourism slowdown that worries local businesses.
Beach recovery in Quintana Roo pushed to 2027
Cancún, Quintana Roo — The recovery of beaches in Quintana Roo will shift strategy, with...