Playa del Carmen to Host Second Annual Playa Grill Fest 2026
Playa del Carmen's second Playa Grill Fest takes place June 16-17 at Parque Fundadores, featuring BBQ, live music, and local…
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Residents Reject New Development Approved by Semarnat in Punta Venado
Residents of Punta Venado oppose a new real estate project approved by Semarnat, citing threats to biodiversity.
World Cup 2026 Fails to Boost Tourism in Mexican Caribbean as Hotel Occupancy Dips Below 60%
Hotel occupancy in Quintana Roo remains below 60% despite World Cup 2026, as airline shifts reduce flights from the US.
Quintana Roo Security Chief Calls Playa del Carmen Shooting an ‘Isolated Incident’
The state security secretary says crime is declining despite a weekend attack on a seafood restaurant.
Activists Denounce Mangrove Damage From Paradisus Hotel Expansion in Playa del Carmen
Environmental activists allege the Paradisus Meliá hotel destroyed protected mangroves to expand guest areas.
Fire Destroys Four Buses at Del Valle Depot in Cancun
A large fire at a Cancun bus depot destroyed four buses and a van; 10 people evacuated, no injuries.
Armed Robbery at Tulum’s Holistika Hotel Triggers Police Search
An armed robbery at the Holistika Hotel in Tulum prompted a large police search for the suspects.
Man Shot in Playa del Carmen, Dies Upon Arrival at Hospital
A man was fatally shot in Playa del Carmen; he died upon reaching the General Hospital.
Quintana Roo Authorities Arrest Man Accused of Leaving Dog to Die in Extreme Heat
A man was arrested in Tulum for allegedly tying a dog to a window grate, where it died from heatstroke.
Body Found Inside Drum in Cancun’s SM 200 Neighborhood
Residents discovered a decomposing body inside a blue drum in a green area of Cancun's SM 200 neighborhood.