Last week law enforcement personnel carried out a raid in Benito Juárez and seized 200 kilograms of illegal substances as well as weapons and other material potentially used by organized crime groups. The operation, which was conducted by various police and military bodies, was aimed at preventing criminal activity in the area. Quintana Roo has …
Cancun
The general director for tourism in Cancun, Jorge Luis Téllez Vignet, recently had a sit down with spanish travel news site Reportur. In it, he talked about the challenges that Cancun will have to conquer to remain a favorite tourist attraction of travelers from across the globe. According to Tellez Vignet there are 3 main …
Sargassum seaweed continues to be an issue for Cancun beach goers as the microalgae regularly washes up on local beaches. This doesn’t mean that all of the beaches in Cancun are riddled with sargassum. In fact, there are plenty of spots that are virtually free of the foul smelling seaweed. This in part due to …
In 2024 a new Hyatt hotel will be coming to the Cancun. The Grand Hyatt Cancún Beach Resort will be the 18th hotel owned by Hyatt in the city. The beachfront resort promises stunning views of the Caribbean sea and luxurious accommodations with over 500 rooms. The Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort will join a …
Quintana Roo and Cancun have emerged as one of the leading international destinations for U.S travelers as the summer season kicks off. After a two-year break due to the pandemic, mass travel is back as an increasing number of Americans are choosing to spend their vacations in the Mexican state. Recent data shows that one …
Riu already operates a number of hotels throughout Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean and they will be opening two more exclusive hotels by the end of the year. Riu Latino and Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan are scheduled to open in October and November respectively, the first in the Costa Mujeres area and the other in the Cancun Hotel …
Effects Of Navy Has Reduced Year On Year As Equipment Struggles With Conditions The Mexican Navy has admitted that its efforts to contain the sargassum problem in the Mexican Caribbean are several under-performing. Problems with equipment have been cited as the greatest barrier to success. On Wednesday, Jose Ojeda, the Mexican Navy Secretary, openly stated …
Cancun residents mainly within the Chac-Mool and Felipe Carrillo Puerto avenues woke up to sewage water entering their property. This was the final act in a chain reaction which started with the heavy rains that have fallen over the city in the last few days. These were caused by what weather services for the federal …
Tourism has been taking a hit over the last few weeks, as Cancun sees a slight downturn due to Hurricane Agatha and the presence of excessive sargassum. On May 31st Cancun International Airport reported a 10 percent drop in departing and arriving flights, with only 452 total arrivals and departures scheduled. Throughout the first few months …
Skyrocketing Tourism Profits Remain In The Hands Of Foreign Investors Poverty rates across Quintana Roo including the tourist hot spots of Tulum and Cancun have risen dramatically as the tourism sector exploded in recent years. Statistics highlight the stark contrast between the state’s success and the residents who are yet to reap any benefits. Multiple …