Tulum’s Bee Festival Highlights World Bee Day, Melipona Honey and a Living Maya Tradition
Tulum launches a two-day Bee Festival with educational activities, contests, and local honey sales to protect pollinators.
Environment
Fake Honey Sold on Digital Apps in Cancun, Beekeepers Warn
Beekeepers in Cancun warn that fake honey is being sold on digital apps and roadside stalls, often made from high-fructose…
Cozumel Officials Deny Health Alert Amid Cruise Ship Norovirus Rumors
Cozumel tourism officials say no health alert exists after a reported norovirus case on a Caribbean cruise ship.
Snake Festival Returns to Playa del Carmen on July 11
Free event at Parque La Ceiba offers science-based info to combat fear and misconceptions about snakes.
Bee Swarm Sparks Alarm at Chetumal Shopping Plaza
A large bee swarm near a supermarket in Chetumal has residents worried about potential attacks, especially on children and the…
Genomic Study Confirms Cotton Originated in Yucatan Peninsula
A genomic study confirms that domesticated cotton originated in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, not elsewhere.
Sargassum Overwhelms 55 Beaches Across Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
Excessive sargassum has been reported on 55 beaches in Quintana Roo, with 30 in the north and 25 in the…
Playa del Carmen Boosts Sea Turtle Protection as Nesting Season Begins
Playa del Carmen strengthens sea turtle protection with equipment and monitoring as nesting season starts.
Biodiversity Day Event in Playa del Carmen Aims to Boost Environmental Awareness
A May 22 event in Playa del Carmen seeks to strengthen environmental education and community participation.
Cancún Monitors 12 Kilometers of Beaches, 52 Corrals to Protect Sea Turtles in 2026 Nesting Season
Over 50 hotels participate in Cancún's 2026 sea turtle protection program, monitoring 12 km of beach and 52 corrals.