Cruise ship in cozumel
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The world’s most environmentally friendly cruise experiences

As the popularity of cruises continues to grow, so does the effort to minimize their environmental impact. Earlier this week, Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess was heralded for its innovative use of liquified natural gas as it docked in Cozumel for the first time. The Sun Princess is also the largest ship of its class ever…

Seeding mangroves in Yucatán
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Las Chelemeras and their mission to protect Yucatán’s mangroves

In the vibrant coastal town of Chelem, Mexico, a remarkable group of Maya women, Las Chelemeras, continues their nearly 15-year mission to restore and protect the vital mangrove forests along the Yucatán coastline.  These women, ranging in age from 30 to 80, have become the unsung heroes of their community. The Chelemeras, led by Keila…

New housing and tourism development in Uayma worries locals
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New housing and tourism development in Uayma worries locals

Uayma is an unassuming town of under 3,000 people best known for its ornate 17th-century church — but big changes are in the works.  AR Desarolladora Peninsular has announced its plans to invest tens of millions of dollars in the tiny town of Uayma. The real estate developer has applied for a permit to cut…

Environmentalists continue to fight overdevelopment at Isla Holbox

Environmentalists continue to fight overdevelopment at Isla Holbox

As overdevelopment at Isla Holbox continues, the fragile resort destination on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula is suffering from its own success. After holding off massive Cancún-style development, Isla Holbox replaced its urban development plan with a Sustainable Tourism Management Plan in 2014. By 2016, however, the island was out of control. The…

Bike rally will ban cars on Prolongación, Paseo at rush hour

Bike rally will ban cars on Prolongación, Paseo at rush hour

For World Car-Free Day, the Paseo de Montejo and the Prolongación will be for bicycles only. An eight-kilometer Mega Peace Rodada begins at 6 p.m., leading from Yucatán Siglo XXI Convention Center to the Paseo de Montejo’s Remate. That’s a major thoroughfare for drivers, many of whom will be trying to find their way home…

Over 400 dolphins in Mexican tourist spots to be set free

Dolphins at dozens of tourist attractions in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo are set to be freed. The decision has come as the result of federal legislation banning zoos and aquariums from exhibiting and offering interactions with wild animals.  The dolphins are to be released into the bay of Campeche where a federally enforced…

The future of Xcaret’s new theme park in Valladolid remains uncertain

The future of Xcaret’s new theme park in Valladolid remains uncertain

Construction at Xibalba theme park on the outskirts of Valladolid has been completed for some time now. Yet there is no firm date for the park to finally open after a surprise inspection by federal authorities last year detected several problems. “The developers used dynamite to destroy walls between cenotes to create an artificial river…

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