Playa del Carmen Expands Recycling Program with 13 Monthly Collection Points
Playa del Carmen's Reciclatón program collected over 900 tons of recyclables in 2025 through temporary and permanent collection points.
Environment
New Restaurant Opens at Tulum’s Kaan Luum Lagoon to Boost Tourist Experience
A new restaurant has opened at Tulum's Kaan Luum Lagoon to enhance visitor amenities at the popular natural attraction.
Quintana Roo Faces 50% Delay in Sargassum Barrier Installation
Quintana Roo's sargassum control strategy is 50% behind schedule, leaving key tourist beaches vulnerable.
Cozumel Children Explore Island Biodiversity in Environmental Education Program
Children in Cozumel participated in a nature discovery program at an urban park, learning about local flora and fauna.
Grupo Presidente Launches Citizen Science Program to Boost Biodiversity at Mexican Hotels
A Mexican hotel group's citizen science pilot project has dramatically increased species documentation at three coastal properties.
Forecast Predicts Fewer Atlantic Hurricanes for 2026, El Niño to Impact Yucatan Peninsula
Meteorologists predict a less active Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, with El Niño influencing drier conditions in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Badgers Threaten Honey Production in Peto, Yucatán, Adding to Beekeepers’ Woes
Beekeepers in Peto face new threats from badgers damaging hives, compounding existing climate and pest challenges.
Coastal Erosion Devours Yucatan Beaches After Decades of Poor Planning
Coastal erosion in Yucatan has accelerated, swallowing beaches and threatening communities after decades of infrastructure projects.
Scientists Warn of Rapid Contamination Risk to Bacalar Lagoon in Quintana Roo
Researchers warn Bacalar Lagoon's porous limestone allows pollutants to reach its waters within hours, threatening its ecosystem.
Sargazo Seaweed Could Reach 120,000 Tons in Waves This Year, Officials Warn
Sargazo seaweed may exceed 120,000 tons in Quintana Roo this year, arriving in waves with peak impact expected in May…