World Cup Looms Over Mexico as Tourism Hopes Clash With Protests and Security Fears
With 18 days until the FIFA World Cup, Mexico's tourism sector faces both opportunity and risk from protests and insecurity.
Riviera Maya
More Sea Turtles Arrive to Nest on Xpu-Há Beaches
Xpu-Há leads sea turtle nesting in the region with 15 loggerhead nests so far this season.
Puerto Morelos Positioned as Hub for Turning Sargassum Into Products, Energy and Building Materials
The same seaweed that has fouled Caribbean beaches for more than a decade is now at the center of a…
Sargasso No Longer Seasonal, Requires Permanent Monitoring: Quintana Roo Official
Quintana Roo's government secretary says sargasso is now a constant problem needing year-round monitoring.
Residents Revive Petition to Protect Chen Zubul Green Space in Playa del Carmen
Citizens and groups restart a petition to preserve the Chen Zubul plot as a zero-density green area.
Sport Fishing Boosts Economy in Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
International sport fishing tourism generates millions of dollars for Quintana Roo, with each vessel spending up to $30,000 per stay.
Legal Representative of Master Broker Sent to Prison for Alleged Real Estate Fraud in Cancun
César Rodrigo Bouzas Gutiérrez, legal rep of Master Broker, was arrested for fraud in a scheme involving over 50 victims…
Riviera Maya Workers Revolt as Bonus Payments Dry Up Amid Sales Slump
Hotel workers in Riviera Maya protest as 15 hotels report zero profits, while a strike hits Kore Tulum.
Sargassum Overwhelms 55 Beaches Across Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
Excessive sargassum has been reported on 55 beaches in Quintana Roo, with 30 in the north and 25 in the…
Nautical Operators Warn World Cup Could Reduce Conventional Tourism in Cancun
Nautical association president says World Cup flights may displace regular tourists, hurting local economy.