Cancún News, Resorts, Travel, and Urban Growth

•February 20, 2026

Cancún boosts beach patrols after viral starfish video

Authorities in Cancún are stepping up beach surveillance after a viral clip showed starfish being removed near a hotel shoreline.

•February 19, 2026

Therian walk planned for Cancún’s Parque de las Palapas

A first therian meet-up in Cancún invites an open group walk at Parque de las Palapas on Feb. 22, sparking curiosity downtown.

•February 17, 2026

Cancún Airport Cuts Wait Times, Eyes Cheaper Ground Transport

Quintana Roo’s governor is driving improvements at Cancún Airport to cut immigration and baggage wait times and push fairer ground transport pricing.

•February 11, 2026

Rally Maya México confirms Cancún finish for 2026 tour

Rally Maya México announced its 2026 dates and five-stage route, starting in Palenque and ending in Cancún after 1,416 km.

•February 10, 2026

Cancún airport ends 19-month dip in international traffic

ASUR data show Cancún’s international passenger traffic rose 2.2% in January 2026, the first year-over-year increase since July 2024.

•February 7, 2026

Cancún halts mall parking fees after abuse complaints

Cancún inspectors suspended paid parking at Plaza Las Américas and Plaza Outlet after complaints, citing safety gaps and missing paperwork.

•February 6, 2026

Cancún taxis move closer to meters for fairer fares

Cancún is nearing a taxi-meter rollout, starting with 1,000 cabs, to replace haggled prices with regulated, transparent fares.

•February 6, 2026

Cancún Pride 2026 moved to May amid World Cup rush

Cancún shifted Pride 2026’s main events to May 15–17 to ease June crowding linked to World Cup travel and local logistics.

•February 4, 2026

Maya Medicinal Garden Grows in Cancún’s Parque de la Equidad

A new Maya medicinal garden is taking shape in Cancún’s Parque de la Equidad. It features traditional healing plants in a family-friendly space blending nature...

•February 4, 2026

Cancún’s Cuba Connection Still Shapes Caribbean Tourism

Cancún rose as U.S. tourists lost Cuba. Fresh pressure on Havana could shift Caribbean travel and send more migrants toward Mexico’s coast.

•February 3, 2026

Cancun Beach Cleanups Remove Over 16,000 Tons of Seaweed

In 2025, Cancun's year-round beach cleanup removed over 16,000 tons of sargassum, helping keep shores pristine for locals and tourists.

•January 30, 2026

Night fire destroys La Palapita on Cancún’s Kabah Avenue

A pre-dawn fire tore through La Palapita on Cancún’s Kabah Avenue, causing heavy damage. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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