MND_YUCATÁN PENINSULA
The Riviera Maya gears up for a seaweed-y Semana Santa
Municipal workers removed 80 cubic meters of sargassum from Cancún's Playa del Delfines last week in preparation for the arrival of spring breakers and Semana Santa tourists.
Teotihuacán altar found in Guatemala reveals the reach of Mexico City’s...
The founders of Teotihuacán — modern-day Mexico City — were even more powerful than previously thought.
Maya Train celebrates its one-millionth passenger
After welcoming the millionth passenger since the start of service, officials of the state-owned railroad are predicting 1.2 million riders in 2025.
Easter holiday expected to bring US $13.6B tourism boost to Mexico’s economy
An estimated 14.7 million tourists are expected to travel to Mexico’s various destinations during the upcoming vacation period, which spans Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, April 27.
What’s on in the Riviera Maya in April
Plunge into an ice bath, camp by a cenote or let loose on a party boat because the Riviera Maya offers nothing but an amazing time this month.
Government promises restoration plan for Maya Train environmental damage
Government officials said the track's builders will be responsible for funding a restoration effort that includes reforestation and improving natural migration corridors.
Suspect arrested in case of Tulum security chief’s assassination
The state attorney general said "El Rayo" acted on the instructions of a criminal leader from the northern state of Tamaulipas.
Sargassum is back: Riviera Maya sees major increase in seaweed on beaches
After a reprieve in 2024, the amount of sargassum seaweed washing ashore in Quintana Roo is on the rise again.
Michigan couple arrested in Cancún for alleged fraud in timeshare dispute
After the Akeos disputed $100,000 in charges, they thought their timeshare saga was over. It wasn't long before a warrant was issued for their arrest.
Rekindled Fyre Festival now says it will be held in Playa del Carmen
Sun, sand and... skepticism? After announcing a Fyre Festival 2 in Isla Mujeres, founder and fraudster Billy McFarland has moved the event to Playa del Carmen.
CFE restores power after blackouts hit Riviera Maya
The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) reported that the blackouts were due to the poor quality of natural gas caused by high humidity levels in the Mayakán gas pipeline.
Getting from the Cancún airport to your hotel just got easier, thanks to a...
Quintana Roo's governor announced the bus route in response to ongoing complaints of taxi drivers charging arriving tourists outrageous rates.
Tulum security minister killed in drive-by shooting
An alleged member of a criminal group "dedicated to the sale of drugs" was killed at the location where the police chief and his bodyguard came under attack, authorities said.
