Bacalar Sees 80% Domestic Tourism, Aims to Boost International Visitors
Bacalar's tourism is 80% domestic. Officials work to attract more international visitors and extend average stays.
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Sargasso Damages Boats, Hurts Tourism for Playa del Carmen Cooperatives
Decomposing sargasso has damaged boat engines and driven away tourists, costing cooperatives up to 200,000 pesos.
Mexico Allocates Over 40 Million Pesos for Maya Communities in Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Mexico will invest over 40 million pesos from a federal fund to benefit more than 80 Maya communities in Felipe…
Business Leaders Urge CFE to Boost Prevention After Substation Fire in Cancun
A fire at a CFE substation in Cancun caused blackouts, prompting business leaders to demand better prevention and faster response.
After Wave of Violence at Restaurants and Bars, Playa del Carmen Mayor Activates Interagency Security Plan
Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado led a security meeting after a deadly attack at a restaurant, activating a joint…
Quintana Roo Congress Eliminates Discriminatory Medical Requirements for Marriage and Civil Unions
Quintana Roo's Congress approved reforms to remove health and disability-related obstacles to marriage and civil unions.
Mara Lezama Strengthens Institutions to Combat Extortion in Quintana Roo
Governor Mara Lezama closes training project to fight extortion, with 340 officials trained and new protocols developed.
Estefanía Mercado Opens Economic Development Liaison Office in Puerto Aventuras
Playa del Carmen's mayor inaugurates a new office to bring services and training to residents.
IMCAP Opens ‘Queer: Art, Memory and Resistance’ Exhibition in Playa del Carmen
The exhibition runs through June 27 at the downtown Art Gallery, with guided tours on Mondays.
