# Riviera Maya Insider

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## Posts
- [🌴 Your Insider Update from the Riviera Maya - July 14](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/your-insider-update-from-the-riviera-maya-july-14): Mexico toll roads going cashless, business woes in Puerto Aventuras, Xelha ruin site reopens and summer incentives for property owners.
- [🌴 Your Insider Update from the Riviera Maya - July 7](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/your-insider-update-from-the-riviera-maya-july-7): The end of a Mundial dream, Tim Horton's in Cancun, Sabor a Playa, celebrating the Virgin del Carmen and the Pase Playense discount card
- [🌴 Your Insider Update from the Riviera Maya - June 30](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/your-insider-update-from-the-riviera-maya-june-30): Mexico sends aid to Venezuela, cellphone registration extended, Qroo gubernatorial candidates revealed and why Thursdays are for pozole
- [🌴 Sargassum Boats Sidelined When We Need Them Most](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/sargassum-boats-sidelined-when-we-need-them-most): Plus: Medical transport insurance, cellphone registration extension, Barrios Magicos, Spin & Tonics, Lionfish and concerns for senior drivers
- [🌴 A Troubling Attack Raises Questions for Playa del Carmen Businesses](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/troubling-attack-raises-questions-for-playa-del-carmen-businesses): Plus: Another massive development approved for Punta Venado, “Godzilla” El Niño, Monarch recovery, World Croc day, coral recovery and much more
- [🌴 Earthquake Shakes the Riviera Maya](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/earthquake-shakes-the-riviera-maya): Plus: The "price" for a World Cup watch party, sea turtle nesting season begins, tips for avoiding theft on the ADO, and can you still bring your dog to Mexico?
- [🌴 Chichen Itza Reopens But Loses Two Iconic Residents](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/chichen-itza-reopens-but-loses-two-iconic-residents): Plus: New rules for Playa's Dog Beach, Mexico launches World Cup visitor app, Progreso plans Mexico’s first nautical city and is Volaris limiting flights for seniors?
- [🌴 5 World Cup Watch Parties Planned in Quintana Roo](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/5-world-cup-watch-parties-planned-in-quintana-roo): Plus: Chichen Itza remains closed to visitors, location for La Isla Mall confirmed, Puerto Morelos to bury time capsule and an iconic Playa eatery says goodbye. 
- [🌴 A Luxury Shopping Mall is Coming to Playa del Carmen](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/a-luxury-shopping-mall-is-coming-to-playa-del-carmen): Plus: Whale shark season officially opens, tips for Mexico's Hot Sale, Thai Fest returns to Mayakoba and an important travel reminder for Mexican residents
- [🌴 Lights Out in Playa: What’s Behind the Blackouts?](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/lights-out-in-playa-whats-behind-the-blackouts): Plus: Floating power plant proposed, 800+ storm shelters prepped, turtle nesting begins and how to keep cool and save some pesos
- [🌴 A Big Win for Animal Welfare in Playa del Carmen](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/a-big-win-for-animal-welfare-in-playa-del-carmen): Plus: Nelly Korda win sat Mayakoba, local photographer launches second book, parking meter controversy in Playa and a new menu for Josephine's
- [🌴 Tulum Went Full Throttle in the Air and on the Tarmac](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/tulum-went-full-throttle-in-the-air-and-on-the-tarmac): Plus: Cenote damage sparks concern, the 2026 hurricane season takes shape, and Cancún’s new bridge nears opening
- [🌴 Tradition on Pause: A Turning Point for the Riviera Maya](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/tradition-on-pause-a-turning-point-for-the-riviera-maya): Xcaret cancels the 2026 Traveia Sagrada Maya, Dylan Menante wins Tulum Championship, the Airshow and NASCAR races in Tulum and where to dine after the expo.
- [🌴 A Rare Crocodile Attack Shocks Cozumel](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/a-rare-crocodile-attack-shocks-cozumel): Plus: 9 Dolphins still in limbo in Cancun, 2 real estate steals in Akumal, what's new at Kaan Luum lagoon and an insurance check-in before hurricane season
- [🌴 Find Sargassum Free Beaches with Cancun's New App](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/find-sargassum-free-beaches-with-cancuns-new-app): Plus: Tulum Cenote System at Risk, Ancient Ixchel Sanctuary Uncovered in Isla Mujeres, CFE Summer Subsidies Now Active and BiciPlaya shuts down operations.
- [🌴 International Film Festival Shines in Puerto Aventuras](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/international-film-festival-shines-in-puerto-aventuras): PAIFF 2026 wraps up with 43 award winners, clarification on MX cell phone registration, see the Stations of the Cross in Cancun and discover traditional Easter dishes to try.
- [🌴 Mexico's Supreme Court Rules Against Xcaret in Maya Rights Case](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/mexicos-supreme-court-rules-against-xcaret-in-maya-rights-case): Plus: Names set for 2026 hurricane season, the Papantla Flyers say adios to Tulum and 7 Yucatecan tacos you have to try at Playa's taco festival
- [🌴 Is Nascar Really Coming to Tulum?](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/is-nascar-really-coming-to-tulum): Plus: Mexico supreme court delays Xcaret decision, Uber crackdown in Cancun, tips for enjoying the spring equinox and a reminder for dual citizens
- [🌴 Mexico Approves Dengue Vaccine for Children](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/mexico-approves-dengue-vaccine-for-children): Plus: Understanding El Niño, a new public beach access in Tulum, a film festival in Puerto Aventuras and what's really going on at Mamitas?
- [🌴 Correction](https://www.riviera-maya-insider.com/p/correction)