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 …
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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 …
Investment Studies Hamper Airport’s Progress Days After Maya Train Faces Similar Delays The construction of Tulum’s new airport has been postponed by at least seven months after investment studies prevented the project from moving forward. The announcement comes days after the Maya Train project was also halted near Tulum. The new airport was being touted …
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 …
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 …
Latest Delay Mirrors The Growing Criticism Of The Mexican Caribbean’s Growth The Yucatan Peninsula’s Maya Train project has been suspended again as environmental and archeological lawsuits pile up. The most recent suit has been granted definitely. The lawsuit, in this case, revolves around the so-called section five of the project, which runs between Cancun and …
Poor Weather And Other Factors Have Postponed The Installation By Over A Month Tulum is facing further surges of sargassum seaweed unprotected as the barriers supposed to be installed almost two months ago are pushed back once more. The sargassum deposits this year are potentially the worst in five years. The Mexican Navy has been …
The conflict over potential clients in Tulum beaches continues to rage on, as regulated workers once again have called on local authorities to remove unlicensed vendors from their territory. Authorities have begun removing unlicensed vendors from public beaches like the Tulum National park beach, and the Punta Piedra area. Tulum beach, as it’s sometimes commonly …
The Mexican Caribbean Is An Increasingly Attractive Option For sun-seeking Brits Brits are flocking to the Mexican Caribbean as an old favorite Spain becomes increasingly expensive and complicated to navigate. The trend could see a huge shift in Cancun’s demographic for years to come. Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have been North American favorites for …
More Articles Emerge Highlighting Tulum’s Unplanned Growth And The Issues It’s Causing The Region The growth of Tulum, the popular seaside resort town, has drawn further criticism for the environmental, economic, and infrastructural problems created in its wake. The most recent article comes from the Mexican news outlet Noticieros Televisa. Titled The Destruction of Tulum, …