Sargassum Decay Exposes Mahahual Residents and Tourists to Toxic Gases
Rotting sargassum along Quintana Roo's coast releases hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, posing health risks to Mahahual residents and visitors.
Tourism
Profeco Monitors Tourist Services in Quintana Roo, Warns Against Fake Offers
Profeco is monitoring tourist services across Quintana Roo as summer vacation ends, warning travelers about fraudulent online offers and staying…
Playa del Carmen Merchants Report Sales Down to 20% Amid Tourism Crisis
Merchants in Playa del Carmen say sales are at 20-25% of normal levels, with one business owner calling it worse…
Sargassum Gives Mexican Caribbean a Breather as Arrivals Drop 25% and Shift North
Sargassum arrivals on Mexico's Caribbean coast have fallen about 25 percent as currents push seaweed toward the north.
Vacation Rental Regulation in Playa del Carmen Will Push Rates Up, Hotelier Says
A new municipal regulation for vacation rentals in Playa del Carmen is expected to raise rates, according to a hotel…
Environmentalists Warn of Sick Dolphins in Quintana Roo
Environmentalists say water contamination in Puerto Aventuras is making dolphins sick and call for an end to captive shows.
Quintana Roo Tourism Crisis: ‘The Ship Is Sinking,’ Warns Eugenio Barbachano
Tulum councilman Eugenio Barbachano says Quintana Roo's tourism is in critical condition and calls for a collective political shift.
Mayan Ruins Visits Plunge as Quintana Roo Tourism Slump Deepens
Visits to Quintana Roo's Mayan ruins fell sharply in the second quarter, reflecting a broader tourism slump in the Mexican…
Costa Mujeres Road Expansion on Track for December Completion
Costa Mujeres hotel leaders expect the first stage of the road corridor to wrap up in December, on schedule.
Municipalities to Take Lead Role in Regulating Vacation Rentals in Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo officials are working with municipalities to regulate short-term rentals through digital platforms, focusing on safety, taxes and urban…