Quintana Roo News, Tourism, Real Estate, and Growth

Quintana Roo is Mexico’s Caribbean-facing state, globally recognized for its turquoise waters, Mayan ruins, ecotourism, and luxury resorts. In this section, explore news from cities like Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal, covering tourism trends, real estate, infrastructure, crime, environmental protection, and expat life. With booming growth and global visibility, Quintana Roo remains a focal point for travelers, investors, and conservationists alike.

Quintana Roo News

•January 12, 2026

Two Maya communities move closer to a seat at Playa del Carmen City Hall

After INPI recognition, Punta Laguna and Hidalgo y Cortés will choose delegates, gaining a formal voice at Playa del Carmen City Hall.

•January 9, 2026

Out-of-season sargassum patch dumped 25 tons in Playa del Carmen

An out-of-season sargassum patch dumped about 25 tons in Playa del Carmen, prompting a ZOFEMAT cleanup and new worries for 2026.

•January 8, 2026

La Ruta del Mar puts Playa del Carmen back on the water

Playa del Carmen rolled out La Ruta del Mar, a sea-focused cultural route with activity maps, aiming to boost identity and sustainable tourism.

•January 7, 2026

Playa del Carmen ATMs sealed in Fifth Avenue crackdown

City inspectors sealed 25 unpermitted ATMs near Quinta Avenida and gave operators until Jan. 15 to legalize permits or lose them.

•January 7, 2026

Dublin Cancun flights launch with Aer Lingus arrival

Aer Lingus has launched nonstop Dublin–Cancún service three times weekly, bringing 300+ seats per flight and a new winter link to Quintana Roo.

•January 6, 2026

Cancún hospital water shortage hits patients and staff

Hospital staff in Cancún say purified drinking water has run out after a supplier contract ended in December, leaving workers and patients searching for bottles.