On average the Cancun area saw the biggest population increase in all of Mexico. The entire state of Quintana Roo grew 3 times the national average from census to census. That growth has brought with it plenty of issues with local roads. This has prompted the Agency for Strategic Projects in Quintana Roo to build …
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The fact that the Cancun area, along with the entire state of Quintana Roo, has returned to a green light as far as pandemic-related restrictions go, was not an unfounded decision. The state has actually seen a drastic drop in the number of active COVID cases in the last couple of weeks. With COVID-related deaths …
This Tuesday night, there was a wildfire in the Sian Ka’an Reserve. The fire broke out Tuesday night and was reported by residents of the Javier Rojo Gómez community. Initially, it was estimated that about one hectare of the jungle had burned in the Biosphere Reserve; however, after it was contained, the devastation was an …
Hotel Association Want More Than Is Currently Being Offered To Help With The Situation The Hotel Association of Cancun, Puerto Morelos, and Isla Mujeres is requesting added protection in the wake of yet another fatal shooting in Quintana Roo. The organization publicly stated the current systems in place are not doing enough. The incident sparking …
Two men have been killed in a popular beach bar in Tulum after armed assailants opened fire inside the restaurant. Although details are still forthcoming, the deaths have both been linked to organized crime and drug trafficking. A third man was injured in the shooting. The attack took place at Art Beach Restaurant on Saturday …
Cancun air travel continues to ease its way back to normal after comprehensively dropping through the COVID pandemic. The Cancun International Airport closed out 2021 receiving right around 4.6 million US travelers. That number is actually up 18% from the total number of US passengers that the beach city received in 2019. For comparison, Mexico …
The 950-mile Maya Train mega-project will be inaugurated in December 2023 as planned, despite ongoing problems and delays, promised Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The Maya Train was first announced back in 2018 when it was touted as a way of increasing tourism and boosting job prospects in southeastern Mexico. There have been many …
Taking photos is one of the best ways to remember a great vacation. And sharing those pictures with friends – and followers – on Instagram is right up there on the list of must-do activities. The Mexican Riviera has no shortage of beautiful spots to shoot, crop, and filter, and here we share 6 of …
Move Comes In The Wake Of Video Showing French Tourists Falling Victim To Local Police The Tulum authorities have announced that they will be taking measures to help combat police corruption in the area. The measures will be focussed particularly on tourist extortion. A recent video published and shared on Facebook sparked the announcement. In …
Tulum Airport And Maya Train Set To Open In The Same Year Tulum is set to open its brand new airport in 2023, according to the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO). He also mentioned the arrival of the Maya Train project which is also projected to open in 2023. The news will …