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

August sargassum forecast challenges Riviera Maya tourism

•February 13, 2026

Record Sargassum May Soon Hit Riviera Maya Beaches

Monitors warn of heavy sargassum heading for Quintana Roo. Riviera Maya towns ready barriers, cleanup, and daily beach updates.

•February 12, 2026

Expats urge closure of Animalandia on Playa’s Fifth Ave

Change.org petition shared by Playa del Carmen expats urges closure of Animalandia, alleging wildlife is used for tourist photos.

•February 12, 2026

Playa del Carmen installs offshore 5km sargassum barrier

Playa del Carmen is deploying a 5km offshore barrier from Playa Cisne to Playa Esmeralda to reduce sargassum landings this spring.

•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

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...

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