Cancun, a jewel of the Riviera Maya, has long been a haven for tourists seeking sun, sand, and unforgettable experiences. Among the most popular attractions are the dolphinariums, offering close encounters with these intelligent marine mammals. However, a growing debate surrounding the ethical treatment of dolphins in captivity is creating ripples that travelers should be …
Dolphins
In a vote this week, the Mexican Chambers of Deputies approved an amendment to the country’s General Wildlife Law to “prohibit any specimen of marine mammal from being subject to extractive use, whether subsistence or commercial.” Votes were 331 for and 17 against, including 125 absentee votes. Under the guidance of the amendment, marine animals …
It was sadly a busy weekend in the area for the local fire departments. Two tourists attractions that were coincidently built in a very similar fashion burned down over the weekend. Even though local fire brigades arrived on the scene rather quickly in both instances, the type of roof made from dried palm tree leaves …