Othon P. Blanco Artisans Struggle With Lack of Exhibition Spaces
Local artisans in Othón P. Blanco have few venues to display and sell their woodcrafts, with only 3 of 13…
Boat and Yacht Rentals in Isla Mujeres Plummet 80% in First Half of 2026
Recreational boat rentals in Isla Mujeres dropped up to 80% in early 2026, while mass ferry service remained stable.
Cancun Leads Measles Cases in Quintana Roo With 120 Infections
Cancun accounts for nearly half of Quintana Roo's measles cases, with 120 of 248 infections.
Quintana Roo Loses 130,000 Hectares of Primary Humid Forest in 23 Years
Quintana Roo lost 130,000 hectares of primary humid forest from 2002 to 2025, according to Global Forest Watch.
Hotel Guests Report Theft From Room in Cancun
Guests at a Cancun hotel reported belongings stolen from their room; hotel staff declined to help.
False Gas Leak Alarm Triggers Evacuation at Cancun Mall
A false gas leak alarm at Plaza Las Américas in Cancún led to a precautionary evacuation Saturday evening.
Activists Warn Heavy Machinery Used to Remove Sargasso Damages Coastline and Marine Life in Playa del Carmen
Environmental activists in Playa del Carmen say mechanical sargasso removal causes erosion, sand compaction, and harms marine species.
Dump Truck Engulfed in Flames on Tulum-Cobá Highway
A dump truck caught fire on the Tulum-Cobá highway; the driver escaped unharmed.
Authorities Raid Three Properties in Cancun in Human Trafficking Investigation
State prosecutors, police, and military raided three homes in Cancun as part of a human trafficking probe.
Playa del Carmen Launches Summer Tax Relief Program for Property Owners and Businesses
Homeowners who have fallen behind on their property taxes may be able to clear part of the burden this summer…