Police Searches Are Underway For Both Unrelated Cases Two tourists visiting Quintana Roo have been reported missing this week, prompting police investigations in Cancun and Tulum. Both cases are unrelated, and no one has been found as of yet. The disappearances are a grave concern for all involved, and it is hoped that a resolution …
Tourist safety
Shocking Crime Statistics Tell A Tale Of Two Cities A new global report has listed Cancun as one of the fifty most dangerous cities in the world, placing it four places higher than last year at fortieth. But is the placement fair in regards to tourist safety? The list, compiled by The Citizen Council For …
Both Visitors Were Qualified Divers And Investigations Are Underway Two American tourists were tragically killed this week, after being struck by a boat’s propellor while scuba diving. The accident took place near Isla Mujeres. The incident took place on Friday when the two experienced divers were preparing to resurface. Both divers were marine biologists with …
Drastic Rise In AirBnBs Prompt Image Concern in Quintana Roo The drastic increase in AirBnBs in Tulum is creating an image dilemma for tourists and the industry alike. The concerns have been voiced amidst recent violence and other crime that has taken place in the city. Part of the image problem is stemming from typical …
Quintana Roo Government Combats Increase In Crime The Government of Quintana is set to provide more security for Cancun and other major tourist cities in the state. The new programs have been rolled out to combat recent events involving organized crime. The state government has held several meetings over the past few weeks seeking a …
Two men have been killed in a popular beach bar in Tulum after armed assailants opened fire inside the restaurant. Although details are still forthcoming, the deaths have both been linked to organized crime and drug trafficking. A third man was injured in the shooting. The attack took place at Art Beach Restaurant on Saturday …
Move Comes In The Wake Of Video Showing French Tourists Falling Victim To Local Police The Tulum authorities have announced that they will be taking measures to help combat police corruption in the area. The measures will be focussed particularly on tourist extortion. A recent video published and shared on Facebook sparked the announcement. In …