What to Do If You See a Snake in Yucatan: Three Venomous Species Found Near Merida
Expert advice on handling snake encounters and identifying venomous species in Yucatan.
Environment
Cozumel to Inaugurate First Pollinator Garden to Protect Monarch Butterflies
Cozumel will open its first municipal pollinator garden to protect monarch butterflies and other species.
Cozumel Closes Three Reefs to Tourism for Coral Recovery
Three popular reefs in Cozumel close to tourism for two months to aid coral recovery.
Playa del Carmen Activates Storm Operation as Heavy Rains Hit Yucatan Peninsula
Playa del Carmen deploys emergency crews to manage flooding and maintain mobility during heavy rains.
Traditional Fruits of Southern Quintana Roo Face Extinction Due to Soil and Climate Challenges
Traditional fruits like caimito and marañón are declining in southern Quintana Roo due to poor soil and climate conditions.
Cancún Residents Face Beach Access Restrictions Amid Growing Tourism Tensions
Local residents in Cancún report increasing barriers to accessing public beaches near tourist zones.
Tulum Faces Tourism Crisis as Empty Streets and Sargassum Plague Peak Season
Tulum's peak tourist season has turned desolate with empty streets, severe economic losses, and beaches covered in sargassum and trash.
Coyote Sightings Prompt Monitoring in Mexico’s Costa Maya Region
A conservation group is monitoring coyote sightings in Costa Maya, part of a natural expansion into the Yucatan Peninsula.
Tulum’s Skull-Shaped Cenote Draws Visitors with Unique Geological Formation
The Cenote Calavera in Tulum features three circular openings that create a skull-like appearance.
Puerto Morelos Intensifies Beach Cleaning as Sargassum Arrives Early Ahead of Busy Easter Season
Puerto Morelos deploys heavy machinery and 40 workers to clean beaches as sargassum arrives early before Easter.