A large brick of cocaine was found along the Hashita Pandano hotel beach in Tulum on June 30th. The drug was reportedly wrapped in brown tape and marked with the letters ‘VX’, thought to be the initials of the person that owns it. Authorities were alerted to the mysterious package through C5: this system connects …
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Lingering Pandemic Shortages Continue To Cause Problems For Establishments Continuing staff shortages are causing significant problems for restaurants and hotels in the Cancun and wider Quintana Roo region. Several restaurants have had to postpone their opening until sufficient numbers of personnel have been acquired. According to the President of the National Chamber of the Restaurant …
Latest Bust In Tulum Hauls Significant Amount Of Narcotics From The Street Nine drug dealers have been arrested in the latest sweep of the popular Tulum Hotel Zone. The bust is good news but signifies the consistent market for illegal substances. According to reports, the arrests were made as part of a wider intelligence operation …
Quintana Roo authorities have begun to increase surveillance of beaches near the Cancun hotel zone after tourists were robbed at gunpoint at Isla Blanca beach last week. According to eyewitnesses, 6 armed robbers entered the beach on jet-skis near the Extreme Zone Beach & Spa Hotel. They then began to threaten beachgoers, severely beating one …
Businesses and hotels in Playa del Carmen are urging authorities to take stronger action to prevent violent crime from further escalating following the death of two Canadian citizens this week. The security situation in Playa del Carmen’s hotels is a major concern for the area amidst the busy summer season. As a result, more troops …
This summer season is set to be one of the busiest times for travel within the Mexican Caribbean: with Cancun named as one of the top destinations in Mexico for Americans, the sun-soaked city and its surrounding areas are guaranteed to be packed with visitors in search of the sun, sand and sea. Despite the …
Mexico and Quintana Roo are seeing rising COVID cases as officials warn about a worsening fifth wave. Although the government hasn’t announced any widespread measures affecting tourists, businesses in Cancun are applying new restrictions to keep visitors safe. Quintana Roo has seen around 400 new reported cases of the disease in the past few days, …
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 …
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 …
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” …