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

•February 7, 2026

Playa del Carmen Carnival 2026 free concerts announced

Carnaval 2026 in Playa del Carmen runs Feb 11–17. Free Plaza 28 de Julio shows feature Bellakath, Santa Fe Klan, NSQK and 90’s Pop Tour.

•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 5, 2026

Playa del Carmen plans license rules for Airbnb stays

Playa del Carmen will require municipal licenses for short-term rentals and may limit where they operate to slow rent hikes.

•February 4, 2026

Playa del Carmen readies family-first Carnaval 2026

Playa del Carmen unveils its Carnaval 2026 lineup, promising a bigger, safer, family-friendly celebration for locals and visitors.

•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.

•February 3, 2026

Judge Halts Land Use Change for Royal Caribbean Mahahual Project

A judge’s ruling has halted a land-use change for Royal Caribbean’s “Perfect Day” project in Mahahual, freezing permits as a legal challenge continues.