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A new road opens in Cancún, better connecting the airport with...
A new connector meant to improve access to the recently inaugurated Nichupté Bridge is part of a federally assisted project to improve traffic flow in the crowded resort city.
Medical tourism lifts Mexico’s Caribbean coast as beach tourism falls 7%
Medical tourism to destinations like Cancún and Playa del Carmen has shown remarkable resilience, even as sun-and-sand visits are declining. The reasons: The quality of care has achieved a good reputation and most clinics are a safe distance from sargassum.
After its success in Mexico, Airbnb’s free medical stays will expand...
Since 2025, the online rental platform's nonprofit arm has provided more than 6,000 free stays in Mexico for people needing urgent medical care and for victims of natural disasters or domestic abuse.
4 new international air routes announced, including a direct flight from Italy to Cozumel
Two of Aeroméxico's three new U.S. routes are recovered from suspended previous routes, made possible by a U.S. decision to lift restrictions. The Milan connection is a first for Cozumel.
Blockades reported in Oaxaca, central Mexico and Veracruz as truckers protest insecurity, steep fees
Over the weekend, national trucking associations said the indefinite national strike could involve as many as 1 million trucks, while warning the public of potential disruptions to the supply of goods and fuel.
Uber launches ride-hailing service in Tulum and Playa del Carmen
Three years after receiving permission to operate in the state, Uber is expanding its operations in Quintana Roo.
Quintana Roo’s inland region of Maya Ka’an ranks in National Geographic’s top 25 world travel destinations
Removed from the sun-and-sand attractions of the Riviera Maya resorts — though equal in its beauty — what this vast region offers is a chance not just to admire Maya culture, but to live it.
American Airlines is the latest carrier to drop service to Tulum
Los Cabos is also slated for a reduction in service, as the biggest U.S. airline is cutting back on a number of international destinations in favor of new domestic routes in the U.S.
International tourist spending grows 8% in August despite a dip in arrivals
Mexico welcomed 3.76 million international tourists in August but each visitor spent more, and overall traveler numbers hit an August record.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
Acapulco will work with Quintana Roo’s tourism sector to lure back international visitors
While still a favorite coastal destination of Mexico residents, Acapulco's popularity among international tourists has waned in recent decades, partly due to increased competition. Now it plans to partner with one of those competitors.
Senate unanimously approves measure amending Tourism Law to prevent child sexual exploitation
A new measure will require tourism service providers to verify, via official documentation, the kinship, parental authority, guardianship or care and custody status of minors traveling with adults.
How a Baja road rally found an unexpected oasis in San Ignacio
The Baja XL Rally brought Ryan G. Christen to San Ignacio twice, and both visits were unforgettable ... albeit for different reasons.
Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende rank among world’s 5 best small cities in Condé Nast Traveler readers’ poll
Also honored by the magazine's famously discerning readers was Tulum, voted the second-best beach in the Americas, joining five other Mexican coastal destinations in the category, including Puerto Vallarta.
AIFA now serves 47 destinations, up from 7 in 2022: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The Army-built airport has come a long way since 2022, its director says. Also at Thursday’s mañanera: a reminder for Querétaro’s governor and a visit from the U.S. ambassador.
Swimming holes in Western Mexico: Hot, cold and just right
A swimming pool can never compete with the picturesque beauty of an outdoor swimming hole, writes John Pint, who shares several of his favorites within driving distance of Guadalajara.
