Tulum Lobster Festival Draws Over 2,000, Generates 500,000 Pesos
The 2026 Tulum Lobster Festival drew more than 2,000 people and generated an estimated 500,000 pesos in economic impact.
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Cozumel Festival del Mar Blends Culture, Science and Conservation
Cozumel hosts the Festival del Mar from Aug. 28-30, bringing culture, sports and marine conservation workshops to the island.
Governor Mara Lezama Presents State Youth Award to 29 Young People in Bacalar
Gov. Mara Lezama presented the 2026 State Youth Award to 29 young people at the Fuerte de San Felipe in…
Archaeologists Discover Maya Settlement K’oxol Ja’ II Along Maya Train Route
INAH archaeologists uncovered K'oxol Ja' II, a Maya settlement with 21 monuments, during Maya Train cargo line construction near Progreso,…
Court Grants New Suspension Against Las Dunas Project in Chuburná
A federal judge suspended municipal permits for the Las Dunas development, citing violations of environmental rights and public participation.
Pollution Threatens Water Quality in Yucatán’s Cenotes
Yucatán has 7,000 to 8,000 cenotes but only 3,050 are registered; contamination threatens the aquifer and tourism.
Isla Mujeres Bike Lane Still Unbuilt Despite Mayor’s 2023 Promise
Bike rental operators say the cycle path announced in 2023 was never started, leaving thousands of tourists exposed to traffic…
Snack Vendor Killed in Shooting Outside Home in Cancun’s Tres Marias Neighborhood
A 49-year-old snack vendor was fatally shot outside his home in Cancun's Tres Marias neighborhood after a man asked about…
Benito Juárez Aims to Cut Public Debt, Rules Out New Loans
Benito Juárez treasurer says the municipality will keep paying down debt and launch a budget transparency platform.
Amigos de Sian Ka’an Brings Water Solutions to 30 Maya Communities
Amigos de Sian Ka’an installed 627 ecotechnologies in 30 communities, capturing 1.3 million liters of rainwater and treating 4.7 million…