The National Fund for the Promotion of Tourism in Mexico (FONATUR) has halted essential works on Highway 307 in Playa Del Carmen, causing extreme difficulties for drivers trying to enter or exit the city. The repairs were due to occur after parts of the road were destroyed in preparation for the Mayan Train: a Mexican …
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The summer vacation season in Cancun is in full swing, and with numerous hotels reporting record occupancy rates, many tourists are seeking more affordable options. For some, the growing availability of online private rentals has been a massive advantage. However, scams targeting visitors are also on the rise, with a 40% increase recorded in the …
Tourists are increasingly seeking alternatives amid unusually high levels of sargassum in several popular destinations across Cancun. Holbox island, with its beautiful and sargassum-free beaches, is turning out to be a popular choice. The island is seeing a massive influx of sun-seeking tourists and its hotels are recording high occupancy levels. Holbox is a popular …
Prestigious List Highlights The Quality Of Establishments On Show In Quintana Roo Two Quintana Roo establishments have been named in the top fifty bars in North America. The two bars, Zapote in Playa del Carmen, and Arca in Tulum are high-end cocktail bars. The yearly list is announced as part of the prestigious “50 Best” …
Law enforcement forces in Solidaridad Municipality are expanding their anti-narcotics operations in the popular Playa del Carmen tourist area. With the recent addition of highly-trained canines, the municipality is aiming to target criminal activity in the area. Organized crime groups and the resulting violent crime remain a major concern for residents and visitors, and several …
Two tourists were detained at a military checkpoint on the Tulum-Playa del Carmen highway. Neither of the two were able to provide evidence that they were staying in the country legally. Once that was established, the two were taken aboard a van belonging to the national immigration institute, and driven to Cancun where they are …
Around 190 Doses Of Narcotics Were Discovered In The Three Nightclubs Three Playa del Carmen bars have been closed after a police raid discovered almost two hundred doses of various drugs. Conflicting reports have named the clubs involved, but further information is necessary to determine the facts. According to multiple sources, two establishments were raided …
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 …
When it comes to vegan options at local restaurants and full on vegan establishments, Playa del Carmen has always been ahead of the curve. According to the app Happy Cow, which tracks the number of vegan food options in different parts of the world, Playa del Carmen offers 102 vegan options to choose from. This …
Assaults on the bike lane that connects the main Playa del Carmen city to the Xcaret park have become a common occurrence. So much so that people affected by this issue confronted Adrian Armando Perez Vela, part of mayor Lili Campos‘ cabinet and inner circle. Perez Vela was actually conducting a press conference to announce …