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 …

Cancun and the state of Quintan Roo have been seeing a slow but progressive increase in COVID cases during the past few weeks, and more than 100 cases were reported in the past 24 hours. Although public health officials say the situation remains relatively calm and that hospitalizations are low, local authorities are reminding residents …

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 …

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 …

Its New Growth May Not Please Tourists In The Long Run Isla Mujeres is seeing a dramatic increase in popularity as monthly arrivals to the island hit around 200 thousand. The idyllic island is set to see an increase in investment over the coming years. According to the director of economic development and tourism of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …