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QR authorities close hotel after its van plunges into Bacalar Lagoon

Bacalar · Bacalar

QR authorities close hotel after its van plunges into Bacalar Lagoon

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Authorities in the idyllic Quintana Roo vacation spot of Bacalar shut down the 13-month-old Cristalino Lagoon Front Hotel on Monday after the property’s passenger van was accidentally driven into Bacalar Lagoon. The lagoon-front hotel sits on the shore of Mexico’s second largest freshwater body, also known as the Laguna de los Siete Colores, or Lake of Seven Colors. La imprudencia al volante en la Laguna de 7 Colores, #Bacalar Una camioneta de …See the Story

Stories of Resistance: Two Mayan Warriors

Bacalar · Bacalar

Stories of Resistance: Two Mayan Warriors

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

In the Caribbean jungles of Quintana Roo, two Mayan brothers lived. They were fierce warriors, and also very different. One was cold and arrogant. The other, they say, was gentle, kind, and giving. And they both fell for the same woman: Nicté-Ha. They battled to win her love. But, like the brothers in the Greek tragedy Antigone, they killed each other in battle. In the afterlife, they pleaded to the gods to let them return to be with Nicté-Ha. A…See the Story

More than 300 vacancies were offered under the “Employ yourself” programme in Bacalar

Social Security · Bacalar

More than 300 vacancies were offered under the “Employ yourself” programme in Bacalar

The Secretariat of Labor and Social Security in the State (STyPS), together with the City of Bacalar, carried out the program “Employ yourself”, where they explained that more than 300 vacancies and several labor services are offered. We share more details on TV Azteca Quintana Roo. MAY BE OF YOUR INTEREST: Do you have to update it? This is what you should know if you processed the certified CURP in 2024 The activity was led by Veronica Salinas …See the Story

Cats · Bacalar

Firefighters rescue Regina Blandón's cat

A routine rescue in the Countess colony became a trend when it was revealed that the trapped cat was from Regina Blandón, famous for its role as Bibi in La Familia P.Luche. Social networks soon made memes and jokes, relating the event to the iconic character of the actress. Entertainment.- La [...] The post Why aren't you a normal michi? Firefighters rescue Regina Blandón's cat appeared first on Quintana Roo Today.See the Story

Food & Drink · Bacalar

Increase in prices of dishes in Bacalar due to increases in basic inputs

PALOMA WONG / GRUPO CANTON Chetumal.- The prices of the dishes in the restaurants of Bacalar could experience an increase of between 5% and 8% due to the increase of the products of the basic basket, which are used in the preparation of the foods that are offered both to the local diners [...] The post Increase in prices of dishes in Bacalar due to increases in basic inputs appeared first on Quintana Roo Today.See the Story

Species · Bacalar

They monitor the presence of plegs in Bacalar lagoon against risks to stromatolites

Researchers and authorities of Quintana Roo confirmed the presence of specimens of plegs or a species of devilfish (Pterygoplichthys sp.) in the area of the lagoon of Bacalar, so they work to avoid a serious harmful potential of the species. The first to report the sightings were tourist service providers, who on 22 January published on social networks the presence of one of these animals in the Black Cenote (also called La Bruja), located next …See the Story

Bacalar · Bacalar

Fines of up to 5,000 pesos for dumping garbage in Laguna de Bacalar

Paloma Wong / Grupo Canton Chetumal.- Economic fines of up to five thousand pesos have been projected for those who are surprised dumping garbage in the Laguna de los Siete Colores or its surroundings, this as part of the strategies for the care of the environment, reported the municipal president of Bacalar, José Alfredo Contreras Méndez. The [...] The post Fines of up to 5,000 pesos for dumping garbage in the Laguna de Bacalar appeared first o…See the Story

Marriott International · Bacalar

New Marriott resort to open in Bacalar

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Bacalar, the Riviera Maya’s “lagoon of seven colors,” will be home to a new Marriott resort, according to Bacalar Mayor José Alfredo Contreras Méndez. Contreras said the news followed meetings between Quintana Roo state officials and Marriott executives held during the International International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid earlier this year. According to Contreras, construction of the resort is set to begin by the end of this month and will …See the Story

Bacalar · Bacalar

The dreaded devilfish is already loose in the La Bruja cenote, in Bacalar

What began as a rumor on social networks was confirmed: the dreaded devilfish is already loose in the cenote La Bruja, in Bacalar. Researchers from El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (ECOSUR) threw themselves into the water and found at least two specimens of this invasive species that can make a disaster in the local ecosystem. Since January 22, tourist suppliers had reported their presence, but it was until January 30 when experts Martha Valdez, Ma…See the Story

Economy · Bacalar

Carnival of Bacalar 2025 hopes to attract more than 5,000 people and strengthen the local economy

Paloma Wong / GRUPO CANTON Chetumal.- The five holidays on the occasion of the Carnival in Bacalar will give an economic respite to the entrepreneurs of the tenth municipality, since from 21 to 25 February visitors are expected to arrive from nearby towns and especially Chetumal, who join with national tourism [...] The post Carnival of Bacalar 2025 hopes to attract more than 5,000 people and strengthen the local economy appeared first on Quinta…See the Story

Bacalar · Bacalar

A wagon carrying materials from the Maya Train derails south of Bacalar

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

BACALAR, QUINTANA ROO.- A cargo unit that was transporting material for construction of the Maya Train derailed, causing concern among workers and residents of the area, since it was in the same area where the Maya Train runs. The events occurred when it was heading to the Bacalar station, when it lost stability and overturned, according to information from local media cited by Político Mx. According to reports, one person was injured and was ta…See the Story