Akumal Residents Demand Dialogue and Clarity on Land Access in Community Meeting
Akumal residents met with state and municipal officials to voice concerns about natural area access and land ownership.
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Akumal residents met with state and municipal officials to voice concerns about natural area access and land ownership.
Playa del Carmen's Reciclatón program collected over 900 tons of recyclables in 2025 through temporary and permanent collection points.
A Mexican tourism association is lobbying lawmakers to reverse a 100% fee increase for accessing protected natural areas.
Ride-hailing drivers in Tulum report high fines, vehicle seizures, and unclear regulations during enforcement operations.
Authorities arrested three people and seized drugs and firearms in a coordinated operation near Cancún.
A 21-year-old man arrested in Tulum with drugs and a firearm may be connected to a February homicide and extortion…
Community tourism in Yucatán is holding on, although Mayan cooperatives operate at a disadvantage compared...
A new restaurant has opened at Tulum's Kaan Luum Lagoon to enhance visitor amenities at the popular natural attraction.
Puerto Morelos' restaurant sector grew 15% in Q1 2026, with over 200 establishments now operating.
Quintana Roo's sargassum control strategy is 50% behind schedule, leaving key tourist beaches vulnerable.
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