Cozumel Officials Refuse to Back Beach Club Project Over Environmental Concerns
Cozumel's municipal government will not approve the Club de Playa Cozumel Opportunity beach club, citing mangrove destruction and ecosystem damage.
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Quintana Roo to See Rain, Heat and Wind Gusts on Monday
Showers, thunderstorms and strong coastal winds are forecast across Quintana Roo on Monday, with hot and humid conditions.
National Lottery to Honor Bees with Commemorative Ticket in Maní
The National Lottery will unveil a commemorative ticket in Maní, Yucatán, honoring bees and the region's Maya beekeeping heritage.
Mexico Approves Underwater Cemetery off Cancún Coast
Mexico approves underwater cemetery off Cancún using 700 concrete reef balls containing cremated remains.
Cozumel Closes Five Reefs for Two-Month Recovery Period
Five reef sites in Cozumel's national park will be off-limits during August and September to ease tourism pressure and support…
Quintana Roo Maintains Parametric Insurance With 40 Million Pesos in Hurricane Coverage
Quintana Roo renews parametric insurance for the 2026 hurricane season, covering beaches and reefs from Xcalak to Holbox.
Profepa Rules Out Moving Nine Dolphins From Cancún Dolphinarium
Profepa said relocating the nine dolphins from Dolphin Connection Cancún would endanger the animals, given their age and illnesses.
Massive Green Sea Turtle Rescued from Tulum Hotel Swimming Pool
A green sea turtle weighing an estimated 220 kilograms, or 485 pounds, was rescued after becoming trapped in a swimming…
More Than Seven Tons of Waste Removed from Playa del Carmen Cenotes
Cleanup crews and volunteers have removed more than seven tons of waste from 23 cenotes in Playa del Carmen as…
Playa del Carmen Bull Shark Photographs Selected for National Conservation Exhibition
Two underwater photographs of bull sharks taken off Playa del Carmen have been selected as finalists in the seventh Mosaico…