After weeks of high-level talks with the federal government of Mexico, the state governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, has announced the new Citizen Security Law has been given the green light. This huge change in law enforcement and its organization is designed to rapidly improve the security situation in Quintana Roo, with the …
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In Playa del Carmen, K-9 units continue to be critical in the fight between law enforcement and criminals. These units are known to be particularly useful at identifying drugs and the people transporting them. Recently, successful screening during patrols by K-9 units resulted in the arrest of two people transporting narcotics. Reliance on K-9 units …
Punta Maroma, a world-class beach near Playa del Carmen, was recently voted the favorite beach of readers of Mexico Desconocido magazine. Given the crystal-clear waters, quiet atmosphere, and beautiful scenery, it is no wonder that experienced travelers chose Punta Maroma as their favorite beach. Part of what keeps Punta Maroma special is its location, which …
In the Riviera Maya, the sargassum season started early this year but it slowed down a bit in March after a significant arrival of the brown seaweed in February. Now, though, it is returning in huge amounts to the popular Mexican Caribbean vacation destination of Playa del Carmen. This has led Playa del Carmen officials …
To care for the environment and promote sustainable tourism, the first electric bus will be introduced for travelers in the Riviera Maya. The bus can hold 80 people in total, with 34 seated. It can travel over 180 miles per charge and hit speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Additionally, the bus is specially …
The security situation of Quintana Roo post-pandemic can be best described as inconsistent — with flare-ups of incidents becoming a regular occurrence in this once super peaceful destination. For example, the chic destination of Tulum, where Instagram influencers are flocking to from the world over, has been the focus of more than its fair share …
Known for its beach life, nightlife, breakfast smoothie bowls, and the relatively easygoing lifestyle that it provides for many international tourists, Playa del Carmen continues to grow as a tropical vacation destination. For many travelers, there’s just something about this city that fits. One of the best ways to experience the vibe of this city …
After the recent lull in sargassum reaching the Riviera Maya’s shores, the situation has unfortunately taken a turn for the worse. The director of the Sargasso Monitoring Network, Esteban Amaro, has announced that the spring season is shaping up to be one of the heaviest yet, with 560 miles (900 km) of coastline at serious …
The local and federal governments in Quintana Roo are being urged to better regulate Airbnb hosts in the state after it was brought to the attention of the public that many hosts are offering additional tours and activities on top of providing accommodation. Airbnb plays a big role in the tourism industry of Quintana Roo, …
Earlier in the year, a new ban on smoking was enacted in Mexico, further prohibiting smoking in public spaces. The comprehensive ban is an extension to an earlier ban that restricted smoking in indoor establishments. Now it has been expanded to include various outdoor public spaces as well. Ramping Up Anti-Smoking Measures There has been …