Petition to Move Nine Dolphins From Ventura Park Tops 43,000 Signatures
An animal welfare group's petition to relocate nine dolphins from a closed Cancun park to sea pens has gathered over…
Tourism
Tulum Beaches Keep Sand as Authorities Limit Machinery in Sargassum Cleanup
Tulum's beaches have not suffered major sand loss from sargassum cleanup, official says, as limited machinery use helps protect the…
Sargassum Has Not Disrupted Cruise Arrivals in Quintana Roo, Port Official Says
Sargassum has not disrupted cruise arrivals in Quintana Roo, with passenger numbers up 12% and revenue reaching 400 million pesos.
Yucatan Pushes Chichen Itza Airport as Aviation and Logistics Hub
Yucatan government promotes Chichen Itza airport as aviation and logistics hub to diversify the economy beyond tourism.
Cancún Reaches Record Sargassum Collection in 2026 Season
Cancún has collected 28,140 tons of sargassum since January, nearly double last year's pace.
Sea Turtle Nesting Surges in Playa del Carmen Despite Low-Year Forecast
Despite expectations of a slow season, Playa del Carmen has recorded 1,200 sea turtle nests and released 22,000 hatchlings.
Playa del Carmen Taxi Union Expels 18 Drivers Over Abuse Complaints
The Playa del Carmen taxi union has removed 18 drivers following complaints of aggression and mistreatment of passengers.
Maya Train Launches Janal, a Restaurant Train Featuring Southeastern Mexican Cuisine
The Maya Train's new Janal restaurant car offers traditional Yucatecan cuisine on its first run between Mérida-Teya and Izamal.
Critical Hurricane Season Looms Over Quintana Roo, but No Immediate Threat
Quintana Roo has no direct hurricane threat, but authorities urge residents to stay alert as the season continues.
Cancún Starts Clearing ‘Boat Cemetery’ From Nichupté Lagoon
Authorities and boat owners began removing up to 50 abandoned vessels from Cancún's Nichupté Lagoon to curb environmental damage.