Massive Sargazo Influx Overwhelms Tulum’s Cleaning Efforts During Peak Tourist Season
Tulum beaches are buried under tons of sargasso seaweed, surpassing cleanup capacity and hurting tourism.
Tourism
Rat Snake Surprises Tourists at Bacalar Ecological Park
A non-venomous rat snake startled visitors at a Bacalar ecological park before being safely relocated.
Cancún Accounts for Nearly Half of Fake Travel Offer Fraud Cases, Report Finds
A new report finds Cancún is the top destination for fake travel offers, accounting for nearly half of all cyber…
Tulum Archaeological Site Entry Fees Now Collected by Mundo Maya Company, INAH Says
The INAH announced that the parastatal company Mundo Maya will now handle entrance fee collection at the Tulum archaeological site.
Playa del Carmen Leads Mexico in Vacation Rentals, Hoteliers Urge Regulation
Playa del Carmen has the most vacation rental units nationwide, impacting hotel occupancy, industry leader says.
Isla Mujeres 176th anniversary: month of events in August
Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo — The municipal government of Isla Mujeres has announced a month-long...
Around 70 Businesses Close on Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue Amid Violence, Sargassum
About 70 shops and restaurants on Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue have closed, citing extortion and sargassum.
Quintana Roo Warns Foreign Tourists: Expired Passports Could Derail Departure
Authorities remind travelers that passports must be valid for entire stay in Mexico.
Pregnant Woman Hospitalized After ATV Driver Strikes Her in Tulum
A five-months-pregnant woman and her husband were struck by an ATV on a Tulum street; driver is a foreign national.
Mangroves in Cozumel at Risk: Up to 25% Damaged by Pollution and Invasive Species
Up to 25% of Cozumel's mangroves show damage from urban expansion, pollution, and invasive species, environmentalists warn.