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 …
Tourist safety
In the peaceful and superbly beautiful town of Mahahual, the Caribbean Sea reminded travelers that it isn’t without danger and that even in its most calm destinations, conditions can change fast. Two male tourists had to be rescued from the water after getting into life-threatening difficulty during what was meant to be a relaxing swim …
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 …
There is no shortage of wildlife in and around Cancun, and it’s easy to forget that this corner of Mexico is made up of sprawling jungles and a tropical climate perfect for a wealth of animal species to thrive. Until recently, in the last 40 or so years, it was also one of the least …
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, …
Since January, there has been a running conflict in Cancun with taxi drivers attacking Uber carriers, with the confrontations sometimes reaching extremely worrying levels of violence. Although the issue has calmed down significantly over the past 4 weeks, there are several flashpoints in the city where travelers should avoid ordering a pickup from an Uber …
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 …
The summer months may not be the busiest time of the year for Playa del Carmen, but the tourist destination still gets a significant number of visitors. In preparation for these busy times, authorities typically ramp up security in order to protect the thousands of tourists who vacation in the popular Mexican Caribbean city. One …
The hotel zone in Cancun has been rocked by the homicide of 4 people in what authorities have described as a clash between criminal groups. The normally very safe tourism center, which boasts a fantastic security record, is not used to seeing this level of conflict. And travelers are naturally worried about seeing actions like …
Authorities in Tulum have released a bulletin statement seeking to clarify the current security situation for travelers, expats, and Tulum natives. In the statement, the authorities mention the huge success of recent operations to remove criminal activity from the area, announcing a large number of arrests and the seizure of weapons and narcotics. Recent months …