Chetumal, Quintana Roo — The Mexican state of Quintana Roo plans to build a security arch on the access road to Mahahual, funded by a $5 fee on cruise passengers, as part of infrastructure improvements for the Costa Maya region.
Omar Govea Hernández, the state’s tourism undersecretary, announced that technical studies for the project and other planned works are complete and have been approved by the Fideicomiso board. “We expect to consolidate several projects this year to improve the destination’s tourism infrastructure, including constructing a security arch on the Mahahual access road,” Govea said.
The arch aims to bolster security along the Mahahual-Cafetal highway, where safety concerns have persisted, addressing demands from local residents. “This will reinforce surveillance in the area for the benefit of both the population and tourists arriving by land,” Govea explained.
He noted the project is advancing with community support and will complement other upgrades like road repairs in the coastal town. While no specific investment amount has been allocated yet, funding will come from this year’s revenue, projected at approximately 500 million pesos (about $25 million), with at least 350 million pesos earmarked for enhancing tourism infrastructure in Mahahual and Cozumel.
Separately, Govea commented on positive preliminary results from the recent Carnival celebrations, anticipating hotel occupancy rates between 95% and 100% across destinations, though final figures are pending.
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