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

•December 18, 2025

Quintana Roo warns tourists about fake Visitax websites

Officials in Quintana Roo say 20 fake Visitax websites are overcharging travelers. Learn the telltale signs and the safest way to pay.

•December 17, 2025

Cancun beach restoration plan for Hotel Zone

Cancun beach restoration is moving toward a new environmental filing for a wider Hotel Zone project, driven by erosion and sargassum.

•December 16, 2025

Small hotels closed as Playa del Carmen short-term-rentals surge

In Playa del Carmen, small hotels closed in 2025 as vacation rentals surged, reigniting calls for tougher inspections and a level playing field.

•December 15, 2025

Residents of Playa del Carmen warn of neglected beaches and police extortion

Residents in Playa del Carmen allege police shakedowns on beaches, deepening distrust as officials tout seasonal patrols and lifeguards.

•December 12, 2025

Playa del Carmen occupancy starts hot for Guadalupe-Reyes

Playa del Carmen opened the holiday stretch at 85% occupancy and launched a Guadalupe–Reyes security operation with over 1,000 police.

•December 11, 2025

Playa del Carmen pharmacies raided over fake drug sales

Quintana Roo prosecutors and federal health inspectors shut five tourist-zone pharmacies in Playa del Carmen over illegal and adulterated drugs.

•December 11, 2025

Cancun December travel leads winter holiday bookings

AAA and Allianz booking data show Cancun leading 2025 December trips, keeping Mexico’s Caribbean hub at the top of US winter travel.

•December 11, 2025

Quintana Roo beach restoration races rising Caribbean seas

Quintana Roo plans a 33 km beach restoration push for 2026, betting on dunes and sand to shield its tourism economy from erosion.

•December 11, 2025

Cancun housing infrastructure deficit hits breaking point

Cancun developers warn that strained power and water networks, short by over one billion pesos, could stall 65,000 planned homes.

•December 10, 2025

Jobs and Zero Waste is the promise of new Riu Ventura Cancun

Cancún officials hail the opening of Riu Ventura Cancun as proof tourism growth can support local jobs while backing new Zero Waste goals. The newest...