Seven Underwater Sinkholes Discovered in Chetumal Bay, One Still Forming
Researchers identified seven deep submarine cavities in Chetumal Bay, including the world's second-deepest blue hole, Taam Ja.
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Researchers identified seven deep submarine cavities in Chetumal Bay, including the world's second-deepest blue hole, Taam Ja.
Critics say Cozumel's mayor has ceded strategic resources and focused on self-promotion while poverty affects nearly 29,000 residents.
Two Maya Trains broke down near Cancún, leaving passengers without power or AC for over five hours.
National Guard officers discovered 12 kg of cocaine hidden in a wheelchair at Cancun International Airport.
Residents blocked the Chetumal-Bacalar highway for nearly five hours to protest constant power outages, prompting CFE intervention.
A man was shot while driving near a school in Playa del Carmen; he drove himself to a hospital.
A dump truck crash on Highway 307 near Tulum left one dead and one seriously injured.
A fire damaged part of the palapa roof at Hartwood, one of Tulum’s best-known restaurants, prompting a response from firefighters…
Playa del Carmen will host Sabor a Playa 2026 from July 9 to 19, a free, family-friendly festival designed to…
The small lagoon community of Huay-Pix, located just outside Chetumal, is preparing to host its first Festival de la Jaiba,…
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