Authorities Impound Four Mototaxis in Puerto Aventuras Crackdown
Authorities in Puerto Aventuras impounded four mototaxis lacking documents during a sweep aimed at keeping the vehicles off the federal…
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Cancún Begins Winter Vaccination Drive; COVID-19 Vaccines Not Yet at IMSS
Cancún's winter vaccination campaign has begun with influenza shots at IMSS clinics, but COVID-19 doses have yet to arrive, staff…
Winjet Drops 9 p.m. Cozumel Ferry, Narrowing Options for Late Travelers
Winjet has suspended its 9 p.m. ferry crossing between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, reducing late-evening travel options for residents…
Vacation Clubs Report 73% Occupancy in Quintana Roo Low Season
Quintana Roo vacation clubs booked 73% occupancy for October, far outpacing the state's traditional hotel average of about 50%.
Insurers Pull Back Coastal Coverage as Category 5 Hurricanes Multiply
Insurers are cutting coastal coverage as stronger hurricanes multiply, with premiums up 30-60% and beachfront properties in destinations like Acapulco…
Experts Warn of Severe Deterioration and Bacteria in Cancun’s Bojorquez Lagoon
A researcher says restricted water flow in Cancun's Bojorquez Lagoon has spurred bacteria that can cause gastroenteritis and skin, ear…
Cozumel Bird Festival Records 70 Species Across Island Sites
The 18th Cozumel Island Bird Festival recorded 70 bird species, including endemic emerald hummingbirds and endangered thrashers, with 112 participants…
Monarch Butterfly’s Caribbean Migration Route Revealed in Quintana Roo
A little-known maritime migration brings monarch butterflies from Florida and Cuba to Quintana Roo each autumn, where they breed along…
Uber Recruits Taxi and Motorcycle Drivers in Playa del Carmen and Tulum, but Launch Date Is Unclear
Uber has opened driver registration for taxi and motorcycle services in Playa del Carmen and Tulum after signing up more…
Cancún Mayor Says Federal Permits Covered Playa Delfines Fiber Optic Work
Benito Juárez officials say Semarnat authorized fiber optic cable maintenance at Playa Delfines, as environmental groups question work during turtle…