Whale Shark Tours in Holbox Plunge 80% as Season Ends
Whale shark tour demand in Holbox has fallen 80% as the season wraps up, with only eight or nine of…
Environment
Protesters Clash With Police in Puerto Morelos Over Persistent Smoke
Residents demanding action over persistent smoke scuffled with police during a protest near Highway 307 in Puerto Morelos.
Quintana Roo Surpasses 121,000 Tons of Sargassum Collected in 2026
Quintana Roo has collected over 121,000 tons of sargassum in 2026, led by Playa del Carmen.
Activist Cites Irregularities, Untrained Staff at Cancún Animal Welfare Center
Sara Rincón Gallardo says the Benito Juárez Animal Welfare Center lacks qualified staff, rejects injured animals, and has halted rabies…
Akumal Community Reopens Cenote While Seeking Legal Control of Site
Residents have regained access to Cenote Balam Ha following a months-long dispute over the property, but the community group caring…
Maya Train Derailment Raises Environmental Concerns in Playa del Carmen
After a recent derailment, environmentalists in Playa del Carmen warn against operating cargo trains on the Maya Train's fragile Section…
Cozumel Landfill Sees No Need for Sargassum Cover Method
Cozumel's landfill gets too little sargassum to justify using the seaweed as cover material, unlike Playa del Carmen, its operator…
Cozumel Park to Host Shorebird Watching Event at Punta Sur
A free guided shorebird watching event will be held Sept. 5 at Punta Sur in Cozumel for World Migratory Shorebird…
Atlantic Hurricane Season at Midpoint: Five Storms, No Hurricanes Yet
The Atlantic hurricane season is halfway through with five named storms and no hurricanes yet, as the busiest months approach.
Man Arrested in Cozumel for Shooting Dogs
A man was arrested in Cozumel after a resident said he shot his dogs. Police seized a .45 caliber rifle…