MND_YUCATÁN PENINSULA
Sheinbaum suspends work on Royal Caribbean’s ‘Perfect Day’ megaproject in Mahahual
The "Perfect Day Mexico" project will bring 20,000 cruise ship passengers per day to a huge water park complex at a tiny fishing village aside the world's second-largest reef and threatened mangrove forests.
‘El Cruce’ swim to Isla Mujeres attracts over 1,600 swimmers from...
The El Cruce distance swimming competition held off the coast of Cancún is considered by the World Open Water Swimming Association to be among the 10 best in the world.
Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million...
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
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Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán state
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route.
From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.
How we can protect one of Mexico’s best-kept natural treasures
Bacalar Lagoon is one of the most remarkable places on Earth, with some of the planet's oldest living organisms. How can you make sure you take care of it when you visit?
Updated NOAA tool delivers daily sargassum risk reports
With the latest updates, NOAA is now able to provide daily reports with a resolution of one kilometer. Previously, these reports were issued on a weekly basis with a resolution of five kilometers.
President Sheinbaum and Gov. Lezama inaugurate Cancún’s new Nichupté bridge
The famed Caribbean coast resort's long-awaited Puente Nichupté connecting the city to the hotel zone is open for use, saving commuters as much as an hour.
Playa del Carmen declares red alert as sargassum overwhelms Riviera Maya beaches
Sargassum season is off to an early, intense start in Quintana Roo, where state officials are preparing to dispose of over 100,000 metric tons of seaweed expected to arrive in coming months.
Sprawling ancient Maya settlement discovered in Quintana Roo
The new Maya city, dubbed El Jefeciño, was discovered by INAH thanks to a resident report submitted during 2023-24 work on the Maya Train in southern Quintana Roo.
Dave Matthews announces a 2027 10th anniversary date for his Riviera Maya destination concert
The annual destination concert in Mexico has evolved into a winter pilgrimage for fans, who have formed something akin to a community as they enjoy deep-catalog sets and special tributes.
Oil spill due to pipeline leak near Progreso has been contained, governor says
Yucatán Governor Joaquín Díaz stressed that the Progreso leak “is not related” to the earlier Gulf spill that hit Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, Tamaulipas and Yucatán, and even sent tar and oil residue as far as Texas.
An archaeologist’s guide to the ancient Maya city of Calakmul
Calakmul was an important city for the ancient Maya and its ruins still fascinate today. Dr. Pablo Mumary shares tips on what to see and how to get there.
