Playa del Carmen Officials Deny False 35% Rental Tax Rumor
Officials say a viral post claiming the city will charge a 35% municipal tax on rentals is completely false.
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Punta Esmeralda Access to Close for Three Months for Rehabilitation Works
Access to Punta Esmeralda beach in Playa del Carmen will close Aug. 31 for three months while the road and…
Military Operation Alarms Puerto Aventuras as Authorities Offer Few Answers
A large military and police operation in Puerto Aventuras on Sunday afternoon alarmed residents who received no warning or explanation…
Chetumal Residents Fear Flooding as Drainage Works Stall
Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Residents in Chetumal are warning that the city’s storm drainage system...
Riviera Maya Hotel Layoffs Worsen as Occupancy Hits 49%
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Low hotel occupancy in the Riviera Maya has dropped...
Africanized bees attack 3 people and dogs in Quintana Roo
Cacao, Quintana Roo — A swarm of Africanized bees attacked three people and several dogs...
Maya Council Files 41 Complaints Over Unauthorized Use of Traditions
The Great Maya Council of Quintana Roo has filed 41 infringement complaints over unauthorized commercial use of Maya traditions.
Investigation Opened After Sea Turtle Hatchlings Handled at Cancun Hotel
Authorities in Cancun are investigating a viral video showing a woman handling sea turtle hatchlings at the Hotel Emporio.
Mexico Extradites ‘Brothel King’ to Argentina to Face Trafficking Charges
Raúl Luis Martins, nicknamed 'El Rey del Burdel,' was handed over to Argentine officials at Cancún International Airport after a…
Atlantic Low-Pressure System Monitored for Possible Tropical Development
A low-pressure system in the Atlantic is under watch for possible tropical development, though it poses no immediate threat to…