Three cenotes in Tulum that were supposed to close due to contamination issues have remained open, against the demands of Quintana Roo’s health officials. Studies conducted by the Directorate for Protection against Sanitary Risks of Quintana Roo (COFEPRIS) found high levels of water contamination in recent weeks, including the harmful Escherichia Coli bacteria (commonly known …
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This Monday, Playa del Carmen lifeguards rescued two tourists from drowning on a nearby beach. The beachgoers, named Alfredo Rivera, age 38 and Jesus Morgado, age 17, were both visiting Playa Del Carmen from the State of Mexico. The two individuals were on board a boat for a sightseeing tour of the beach and local …
Beachgoers were shocked on Sunday afternoon after a mini tornado passed through the La Martina beach club on Coco Beach, Playa Del Carmen. Three individuals were left with minor injuries, as a result of the wind picking up pieces of beach furniture and throwing them back onto the sand. Both city workers who were clearing …
This week, the Quintana Roo tourism board announced five new direct routes to Cancun from Edmonton, London Ontario, Moncton, Ottawa and Regina. The new flights are set to debut in November, alongside an increase in flights that connect Toronto with Cancun. These routes are designed to accommodate the larger numbers of Canadians in need of …
Cancun is now the most popular place in Mexico to buy a vacation home, with 1,429 million dollars invested in holiday houses over the last year. In total, 5,682 units have been sold in the past 8 months, beating alternative Mexican cities such as Vallarta, Mazatlán and even Los Cabos. In total, 44.8% of 12,657 …
Last Thursday, police officers arrested three individuals on charges of drug possession in Tulum’s popular Bagatelle restaurant. The criminals, two men and one woman, have been identified as 28-year-old Edgar N, 21-year-old Ari N and 32-year-old Monica N from Mexico City. All three were detained after they were found with large amounts of marijuana on …
This week, luxury accommodation company Chable Hotels announced that their new venture, Casa Chable, would be open for business by the end of this year. The exclusive resort is set to revamp traditional luxury tourism in the region, combining extravagant rooms and amenities with eco-conscious services. Chable is yet to announce a specific opening date, …
Cancun is a tourist hotspot for many reasons: it combines the rich culture of the Mexican Caribbean with stunning archaeological sites, delicious cuisine and plenty of sun all year round. But the real star of the show is undoubtedly its soft, sandy beaches and azure blue surf. This summer, an estimated four to five million …
This Sunday, a 34-year-old British tourist fell from a balcony in the Moon Palace Hotel in Cancun, where he sustained a life-threatening head injury. Upon witnessing the incident, hotel staff contacted Cancun’s emergency services to take the victim to the nearby Galenia Hospital. The victim has since been transferred to the Cancun General Hospital after …
Quintana Roo authorities have deployed undercover police officers to Tulum’s Hotel Zone after an increase in crime has occurred in the area over the past few weeks. As many prestigious hotels and restaurants operate in the area, hundreds of tourists circulate throughout the region each day, which only increases opportunities for criminals. Quintana Roo’s attorney …