Amidst all the sargassum that has washed up on Cozumel’s beaches in recent months, specifically on San Martin beach, authorities found 13 bricks of cocaine that had washed up onto the shore. Military and local police were performing a routine surveillance tour on the beaches when the drugs were spotted in the sand among the …
Tourist safety
Three cenotes in Tulum that were supposed to close due to contamination issues have remained open, against the demands of Quintana Roo’s health officials. Studies conducted by the Directorate for Protection against Sanitary Risks of Quintana Roo (COFEPRIS) found high levels of water contamination in recent weeks, including the harmful Escherichia Coli bacteria (commonly known …
This Monday, Playa del Carmen lifeguards rescued two tourists from drowning on a nearby beach. The beachgoers, named Alfredo Rivera, age 38 and Jesus Morgado, age 17, were both visiting Playa Del Carmen from the State of Mexico. The two individuals were on board a boat for a sightseeing tour of the beach and local …
Beachgoers were shocked on Sunday afternoon after a mini tornado passed through the La Martina beach club on Coco Beach, Playa Del Carmen. Three individuals were left with minor injuries, as a result of the wind picking up pieces of beach furniture and throwing them back onto the sand. Both city workers who were clearing …
Large Quantities Of Cocaine Discovered During Security Checks A British woman has been arrested at Cancun International Airport after being found with significant amounts of drugs in her luggage. The woman has been detained by local police for processing. The story, which only broke late on Sunday night, suggested the woman attempted to enter the …
Tulum, like Cancun, has been attracting some negative international headlines recently, as crime soars in both Mexican Caribbean cities. Due to the elevated level of crime, there have recently been warnings issued by the U.S. State Department advising Americans traveling to certain areas of Mexico to be vigilant while there. Specific recommendations have been made …
This Sunday, a 34-year-old British tourist fell from a balcony in the Moon Palace Hotel in Cancun, where he sustained a life-threatening head injury. Upon witnessing the incident, hotel staff contacted Cancun’s emergency services to take the victim to the nearby Galenia Hospital. The victim has since been transferred to the Cancun General Hospital after …
Chicago Native And Mexican Criminal Partner Found With Large Quantities Of Drugs An American man was arrested with his Mexican accomplice in Playa del Carmen last week after a police chase ended with the discovery of a loaded firearm and large quantities of drugs. Both men are in custody awaiting trial. According to multiple reports, …
Last Sunday afternoon, a 38-year-old tourist from Tabasco, Mexico drowned in the ‘Encantadao’ cenote located in the Tulum hotel zone. Authorities stated that the man jumped into the cenote to save his daughter after she fell into the water from a kayak. An investigation is now being launched into the safety measures surrounding the cenote, …
This Thursday, a tourist staying in the Tucancun hotel in Cancun died after falling from a balcony on the fifth floor. Police are yet to determine if the death was accidental, as no bystanders were around to witness the tragic event. At this moment in time, authorities have identified the victim as a Mexican citizen …