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The 10-year-old municipality just sealed a time capsule filled with children's letters, handcrafted artifacts, and a message from the governor... and nobody gets to open it for 24 years.
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Art at the Cultural Center, music at Los Molcajetes, and a grand opening at Layla.


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Seafood festival, fishing tournament, and the iconic fishermen

The 10-year-old municipality just sealed a time capsule filled with children's letters, handcrafted artifacts, and a message from the governor... and nobody gets to open it for 24 years.

How a Mexican Caribbean town became the backdrop for an NFL calendar shoot

Scientists are now using the same seaweed to develop filtration membranes that could protect the Yucatan's underground aquifer from the very toxins it produces

Collect stamps at 20 local restaurants, unlock rewards, and discover why this small Mexican town has more to offer than just the beach.

Scientists Are Now Measuring the Toxic Gases Released by Rotting Sargassum, and the Results Are Raising Serious Concerns for Coastal Communities

The annual Día de la Marina tournament brings serious competition, fresh seafood, and a rare glimpse into the coastal heritage that built this town

The Bank of Mexico just released 12 limited collector coins blending soccer history with iconic Mexican landmarks, and demand is already outpacing supply at bank branches nationwide.

After years of storm damage and a two-phase, multi-million peso reconstruction, the Muelle de Pescadores is close to welcoming back fishermen and visitors to a fully restored waterfront landmark.

What's happening in Tulum right now shows exactly what Puerto Morelos stands to lose if lawmakers don't act.

Seven new hospitals are under construction across the state, including a specialty tower that will bring 26 medical disciplines to Cancún and eliminate the need to fly to Mexico City for serious care

Puerto Morelos is ground zero for a regional push to transform sargassum from a costly tourism nightmare into a raw material for hotels, restaurants, and beyond.
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