The local UT university’s Cancun campus was evacuated earlier in the week over a bomb threat. Apparently the threat was received by the dean of UT university via email. Upon reading the email the dean of the university decided to call local authorities. Within minutes the local police force along with Mexican military personnel arrived …
Tourist safety
Tourists Reportedly Among Victims At Kool Beach Restaurant Gas Explosion A gas explosion has reportedly killed 2 people and injured over 20 more at a popular restaurant in Playa del Carmen. Reports are still coming in confirming the identities of those affected but tourists may be involved. According to State Police, the source of the …
A verbal conflict between taxi drivers erupted at the Cancun airport. According to witnesses things did not escalate beyond these verbal arguments. The issue seems to be that fake taxis are arriving at the Cancun Airport terminal and poaching tourists from regulated taxi drivers. This has sparked the rage of the authorized taxi drivers who …
Organization Cites Violence, Kidnapping, And Unregulated Alcohol As Major Issues In The Region A United States governmental organization has announced fresh travel advisories for Mexico and Cancun. The new release has quoted the country as being a major risk for American travelers due to a multitude of concerns. The organization, named OSAC or the United …
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 …
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 …