Beach Chairs and Umbrellas Again Invade Free-Pass Zone at Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres
Residents and tourists say concessionaires at Isla Mujeres' Playa Norte keep blocking the 10-meter public passage with lounge chairs and…
Restaurants Close on Playa del Carmen’s Quinta Avenida as Chains Eye Year-End Openings
Several restaurants have shut their doors along Playa del Carmen's Quinta Avenida, but restaurant industry leaders expect new chains to…
Mexico doubles subsidies for gasoline and diesel amid soaring energy prices
The government is reactivating an additional diesel subsidy for the first time since 2022 as...
Quintana Roo Marks 216th Anniversary of Mexico’s Independence With Statewide Celebrations
Plazas across Quintana Roo hosted Grito de Independencia celebrations, drawing 15,000 people in Cancún but a sparse, subdued crowd in…
Playa del Carmen Opens 30 New Businesses in August Despite Economic Slowdown
Playa del Carmen recorded 30 new business openings in August, drawing nearly 2 million pesos in investment and creating 44…
Tulum Businessman Denounces Year-Long Extortion by Alleged Inspection Officials
Carlos Hernández says he paid about 2,500 pesos a month to people posing as Tulum inspection officials for a year.
Tulum Taxi Union to Launch Xook App With Real-Time GPS Tracking
The Tiburones del Caribe taxi union in Tulum says its new Xook app will let riders see vehicle locations in…
Playa del Carmen Launches ‘Parquemanía’ to Revive Public Parks
Mayor Estefanía Mercado launched Parquemanía at Forjadores Park to revive public spaces with participation from the CROC union.
Playa del Carmen Council Approves New Unit for Older Adults
The Playa del Carmen council unanimously approved creating a specialized agency for older adults and scheduled the mayor's annual report.
Quintana Roo Expands Tourist Police Force With Specialized Training Programs
The Quintana Roo Public Security Department is professionalizing nearly 100 tourist police officers through a new diploma program and a…