Quintana Roo State: Articles & Travel Info

Mahahual

Mahahual Tackles Sargassum Problem Before Tourist Rush

An intense, collaborative sargassum cleanup involving the Navy, businesses, and the community began on Mahahual beaches ahead of the crucial Holy Week tourist season.

Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen Launches Massive Sargassum Cleanup for Holy Week Tourists

Playa del Carmen has launched an intensive 12-hour daily sargassum cleanup operation for the Holy Week tourist season, having already removed over 2,500 tons since January to ensure clean beaches.

Aerial view of the Nichupté Bridge construction stretching across the blue-green lagoon.

Cancun

Cancun's Giant New Bridge Promises Faster Track to Paradise

Flagship 8.8km crossing reaches 76% completion, promising to alleviate chronic congestion and enhance access to vital Hotel Zone.

Illustration of a powerful gust of wind scattering dollar signs away from idle boats tied at a dock.

Quintana Roo

Five-Day Port Shutdown in Cancun, Cozumel Costs Nautical Sector Millions

Severe winds closed Quintana Roo ports (Cancun, Cozumel) for 5 days, causing a US$1.5mn loss to the nautical sector and halting 4,800 vessels. Ports partially reopened, but more restrictions feared.

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Playa del Carmen

Playa Del Carmen Drops Millions on Heavy Metal Security

Playa del Carmen received a historic security upgrade: 334 vehicles (including an armored unit) and a helicopter. Led by Gov. Lezama and Mayor Mercado, the 200M+ peso investment aims to enhance police capabilities, safety, and citizen tranquility. Plans include 100 new officers.

Cancun

Mayor Orders Beaches Scrubbed Top-to-Bottom Before Spring Break Stampede

Cancun ramps up daily cleaning of its 7 Blue Flag beaches for Holy Week tourists. Mayor ordered pristine conditions, tackling sargassum and trash. Officials urge visitors to follow rules and keep shores clean.

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Cancun

High-Tech Crooks Target Tourist Hotspot Businesses with Nasty 'Prilex' Scam

Cyber crooks use "Prilex" malware to hack POS terminals, cloning cards and bypassing PINs. Businesses warned! Meanwhile, Mexico targets Canadian tourists cancelling US trips amid tensions.

Artistically plated dish showcasing modern Mexican cuisine.

Isla Mujeres

Swanky Mexican Eatery Nabs Coveted Forbes Nod – First EVER in Latin America

Mexico's María Dolores (Isla Mujeres) is Latin America's FIRST Forbes 5-Star restaurant. Chef Edgar Núñez elevates Mexican cuisine w/ Euro techniques. Huge win for the region & gastronomy's global image.

Exterior view of an upscale real estate development entrance in Mexico.

Business

Yucatan Property Values Climb as Mayan Train Project Drives Investment

Mexico's Mayan Train fuels a SE real estate boom. Property values rise >10% yearly (Cancun +13.6%). It attracts long-term investment, spurs luxury/sustainable projects in Yucatan, and draws dedicated financial backing.

A backpack constructed from pieces of colorful, stitched-together recycled advertising banners.

Tulum

Tulum Biz Turns Ugly Ad Banners Into Stylish Bags

Tulum's Lonitas recycles used ad banners from big brands (Coca-Cola, etc.) into backpacks and bags. This circular economy project gives waste a second life, reduces landfill plastic, employs local families, and pushes brands toward sustainability.

Cancun

Cancun's Underground Rivers Choked by Trash and Sewage

Cancun's famed turquoise waters face threat from underground pollution (garbage, sewage) seeping into cenotes and lagoons. This endangers beaches and water supply.

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Tulum

Tulum's Top Cop Gunned Down in Brazen Attack

Tulum's security chief assassinated in cartel-linked attack. Violence escalates in Mexican tourist hotspot. Days prior, prosecutor's office also targeted.

A pile of brown sargassum covers the beach.

Mahahual

Mahahual Launches Early Offensive Against Looming Sargassum Tide

Mahahual faces a sargassum surge. Authorities and businesses fight to protect tourism. Experts predict a dire 2025, exceeding 2018's record. Long-term solutions remain elusive.

A pair of flip-flops and a painting lying side-by-side on a pristine white sand beach.

Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen Bets on Culture as New Museum Takes Shape

Playa del Carmen will transform its former municipal palace into the "Centro Cultural y Museo 28 de Julio." The project aims to boost cultural identity and tourism, with IMCAS managing the space under a 99-year lease.

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Cancun

Armed Forces to Patrol Cancun Shopping Malls as Security Concerns Escalate

Cancun boosts shopping center security with more police and armed forces due to rising crime. "Operativo en Zonas Comerciales" intensifies during peak seasons. This builds on a six-year-old agreement addressing robberies.