Two locations of the chain restaurants known as Tortas Goyo were attacked by gunmen Wednesday, the authorities are still investigating the case. As things stand though there have been no casualties or injuries to report in either instance. Still, the fact that two locations of the same restaurant were shot at has perplexed authorities who …
Riviera Maya
There are some great resorts in the Riviera Maya, with many aimed at couples, and others suitable for standard-sized families. But when you want to travel with a group of friends, or larger family groups, it can be more difficult to find a good fit. Here are some resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya …
A judge in Yucatan, Mexico, issued an order to pause the Maya Train work temporarily. This ruling is only for the stretch covering Playa del Carmen to Tulum, for not having an authorized environmental impact report. The Maya Train is a mega-project promoted by Mexico’s President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Construction was halted after a …
According to federal government officials, the new Maya Train that is currently being built will cost more for tourists than for locals. Set to begin riding next year, the train will connect a number of destinations, allowing for quicker, easier travel between certain areas within the southeastern region of Mexico. Although it will not be …
Over the last week, the amount of sargassum on many Cancun beaches has subsided. This is a welcome event for tourists visiting during the holiday week and for locals that have some time off to spend at the beaches due to the holiday. Sargassum, a type of seaweed that emits an unpleasant smell during the …
With the levels of seaweed (sargassum) on the beaches of the Riviera Maya and Cancun continuing to rise, a task force has been formed to address the problem. The task force consists of scientists, researchers, government officials, academics, and businessmen. These individuals will not only focus on the removal of the sargassum that has already …
Mexican lawmakers approved new check-in kiosks that will help immigration officials with new technology. The main goal is to reduce lines for tourists traveling to Mexico. The Mexican Senate approved a law to help officials from the Mexican Institute of Immigration (INM) check the entry and exit of foreign travelers. The idea is to make …
The Prosecutor’s Office of Quintana Roo reported the arrest of a man identified as Jose “D,” aka “El Bolillo.” This individual is reportedly involved in organized crime, said Lucio Hernandez, Quintana Roo’s Secretary of Public Safety. He’s one of the suspects in the October 2021 shooting in Tulum, where two foreign women died, and three …
Authorities confirm that there was no gun shooting at the Cancun International Airport. Three advertising signs were knocked over accidentally, causing confusion among dozens of passengers, who thought the loud sound was due to a gun shooting. Authorities suspended operations in the area of the event temporarily. A rumble interrupted this Monday’s routine at Cancun …
With an opening announced for November 2022, the construction of the Riu Palace Kukulkan Hotel, located at kilometer 13 of the Cancun hotel zone, is progressing at a steady pace. With a sophisticated and elegant style, this Adults-Only, All-Inclusive resort will feature more than 400 superior rooms, many of them with ocean views. All rooms …