YUCATÁN PENINSULA
Playa del Carmen starts October with new sargassum arrivals, though seasonal...
The threat of sargassum remains active along Quintana Roo's coastline, but a progressive reduction is expected heading into November and December.
From jungle to wildflowers: How Mexico made me a botanical artist
Mexico's natural wonders, from jungles to wildflowers and their pollinators, inspired Bel Woodhouse to pick up a sketchbook again after a long hiatus ... with remarkable results.
Mexico’s fastest-growing states aren’t the ones having the most children
Why are Quintana Roo and Baja California Sur leading the country for population growth, even as their birth rates plummet?
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Volaris will end Tulum flights as airline exodus from the Caribbean coast resort continues
The suspensions reflect declining arrivals, partly due to natural causes like sargassum, but also to rising costs such as official fees for foreign visitors and reports of inflated unofficial charges for setting foot on the beaches or using bathrooms.
Aeroméxico pulls its flights to Tulum with Wednesday as the last day
The tourism woes of the once-thriving coast-and-culture destination have both contributed to and will suffer from Aeroméxico's decision, which will further the emptying of Tulum's Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport.
Maya apiary found near Tulum reveals roots of beekeeping traditions still practiced today
The site was discovered in 2022 during construction of the Maya Train, but archaeologists have just announced this week that it contains artifacts that reveal secrets of how the Maya produced the melipona that honey lovers swear by today.
More than 7,000 ignore clouds to gather at Chichén Itzá for the equinox
The great pyramid of Kukulcán in Chichén Itzá inspires awe at any time of year, but especially so during the spring and fall equinoxes, when a play of light and shadow creates the illusion of a serpent descending the face of the structure.
4 Mexican hotels from 4 different states among world’s ’50 Best Hotels’
It's no coincidence that the four Mexican hotels honored at the worldwide level are all beachside luxury resorts, taking full advantage of the natural wonders of the states of Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Baja California Sur and Nayarit.
Quintana Roo passes ‘Nicole’s Law,’ banning cosmetic surgery for minors
The reform is named after Paloma Nicole Arellano, who died after undergoing elective cosmetic surgery when she was only 14 years old. Her state, Durango, last year became the first to enact the ban.
Should you be worried about the presence of brain-eating amoeba in Yucatán water bodies?
The news of a water sports instructor's death prompted concern among residents of the Yucatán capital that the popular nearby cenotes may harbor the deadly amoeba, but experts say cenote water is too cold for the microorganism.
Riviera Maya regains its color as sargassum subsides
Slowly but surely, the Riviera Maya has begun to regain the clear turquoise waters that underpin much of its tourist appeal, following several months of massive sargassum arrivals along the Quintana Roo coast.
When Mexico bursts into bloom: A wildflower guide
MND contributor Bel Woodhouse takes us on a tour of Mexico’s spectacular wildflowers, from vibrant sunflowers and cosmos to delicate poppies.
Cancún airport’s international traffic drops 15% in August
The disappearance of Spirit Airlines took a chunk out of Cancún's passenger numbers, with high jet fuel prices and sargassum concerns contributing to the decline.
