Playa del Carmen Bolsters Sargassum Containment Strategy With Federal, State Support
Playa del Carmen is intensifying its sargassum containment efforts through a coordinated strategy involving federal, state, and private partners.
Environment
Quintana Roo to Distribute Improved Seeds to 5,000 Farmers
Quintana Roo launches a program to provide improved bean seeds to 5,000 small-scale farmers to boost corn and bean production.
Traditional Fruits Disappearing From Maya Zone Diet, Resident Warns
A Maya Zone resident warns that native fruits like snacché and nance are vanishing due to neglect, deforestation, and climate…
Cancún Has Over 50,000 Stray Dogs and Cats Due to Lack of Animal Welfare Culture
An estimated 40,000 to 50,000 stray dogs and cats roam Cancún, driven by poor adoption practices and lack of spaying.
Cozumel’s Isla de la Pasión Named World’s Best Beach by TripAdvisor
Isla de la Pasión in Cozumel has been ranked the world's best beach by TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice awards.
Federal Funds Allocated to Boost Fisheries Research in Mexican Caribbean
Mexico allocates over 493,000 pesos to three fisheries research projects in Quintana Roo through 2026.
Nearly 80,000 Tons of Sargassum Collected on Quintana Roo Beaches
Quintana Roo has collected nearly 80,000 tons of sargassum in 2026, with Playa del Carmen hardest hit.
Isla Mujeres Earns Blue Flag Certification for Fifth Consecutive Year
Playa Norte and Playa Centro in Isla Mujeres have been awarded Blue Flag certification for the fifth year running.
Biologist to Reveal Hidden Wildlife Findings in Cozumel
Biologist Travis Bayer will discuss Cozumel's hidden fauna, including the critically endangered Cozumel fox.
Residents and Activists Demand Rescue of Abandoned Cenote in Playa del Carmen
Residents and activists denounce the neglect and contamination of a cenote in Playa del Carmen, urging authorities to clean and…