2025

The Riviera Maya has just received unprecedented international validation. The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has confirmed that two complexes in the Mexican Caribbean have been selected as Team Base Camps for the 2026 World Cup, an event to be held across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This announcement solidifies the Mexican Caribbean as a world-class logistics and...

Tulum, Q.R. (September 2025) – In a significant move to restore public access to a treasured cultural and natural site, Jaguar Park (Parque del Jaguar) in Tulum will now offer free entry every Sunday, effective August 31, 2025. The announcement comes after sustained pressure from local officials and aligns with existing Mexican federal law. (Riviera Maya News, tulumtimes.com, El País) Legal Backdrop...

This September, the streets of Playa del Carmen will once again hum with saxophones, bass lines, and the warm buzz of an audience caught up in the magic of live jazz. The Playa del Carmen Jazz Fest 2025 is back for its second edition, promising an even richer blend of music, culture, and community. From September 15 to October 5, the city will transform into a stage where local talent and international...

A new and poignant exhibition titled Los últimos testigos is set to open on July 30, 2025, at the Museo Regional de la Costa Oriental (MURECO) in Tulum, Quintana Roo. Centered on the Maya Caste War—or Guerra Social Maya—this exhibition brings to light a chapter of history marked by resistance, identity, and survival (PortalGuanajuato.MX). Exhibition Focus: Voices of Maya Descendants The...

For years, one of the most common complaints from international travelers arriving at Cancún International Airport was the long wait times at immigration checkpoints. However, recent efforts by the National Migration Institute (INM) and airport authorities have significantly improved the process. According to La Jornada Maya, immigration procedures have now been reduced to under 20 minutes thanks to a...

A groundbreaking muon detector, developed through a U.S.-Mexico scientific collaboration, has arrived in Mexico to peer inside the iconic Kukulcán pyramid at Chichén Itzá without damaging its structure Project Details: Before being installed at the archaeological site, the device will be tested inside a windowless tower at the Institute of Physics at UNAM in Mexico City. The final setup is...

Each year, the beaches of Tulum become a vital nesting ground for thousands of marine turtles, a natural spectacle that highlights the importance of preserving coastal ecosystems. In response to this annual event, the municipal government of Tulum—led by Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo—has partnered with environmental organizations, hotels, and civil society to launch an extensive conservation program...

If you're visiting Playa del Carmen this July and looking for something truly local, don't miss one of the most colorful and beloved cultural festivals in Mexico—Feria del Carmen 2025. Held from July 10 to 17, this annual celebration brings together music, food, tradition, and community in the heart of the Riviera Maya. Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, or as a family, this is one of the...

TULUM, MEXICO — May 17, 2025 marked a landmark moment for Tulum and the Mexican Caribbean as legendary musician Sting performed a free concert as part of the inaugural edition of the Mexican Caribbean Music Festival (MCMF). Held at the iconic Zamna venue, the event gathered over 26,000 fans, turning the small coastal town into a regional cultural hotspot. A Stripped-Down Yet Powerful...