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Quintana Roo to add 187 free health clinics across its 11 municipalities
The state joins the national Universal Health Service network, with care points in cities and remote Mayan Zone communities.
- City services Mexico's unemployment rises to 2.9% in July; what it means for wallets in Cancún
- City services Mexico's economy stalled in June, but services —Cancún's engine— keep rising
- City services AGEPRO opens new citizen-service offices on Cancún's Tulum Avenue
- Mobility Punta Esmeralda public beach will close its access for about three months starting August 31
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Noticias Cancún is your source for Cancún and Quintana Roo news, focused on what actually affects your day: water outages, power cuts, fuel prices, weather, paperwork and local politics. Useful, local and verified information, in Spanish and English.
Cancún is much more than its beaches: behind the Mexican Caribbean's most important destination is a city of more than a million people who need to know every day whether there will be water, whether the power will return or how traffic looks. We cover Cancún and all of northern Quintana Roo —Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, Isla Mujeres and the Riviera Maya— with an eye on what it means for you.
Water
See moreAguakan and CAPA outages, low pressure, leaks and maintenance across Cancún and the Riviera Maya. We publish affected blocks, schedules and what to do.
Rainy season: how to prevent drain blockages and report water leaks in Cancun
Aguakan revives its healthy-drainage and leak-detection campaigns as storms intensify.
Aguakan warns of low pressure and water shortages in Playa del Carmen after CFE power fluctuations
The utility said on July 26 that voltage swings in the CFE grid are shutting down wells and booster stations, disrupting service in several parts of Solidaridad.
How to report a water leak, outage or problem in Cancún: complete guide (Aguakan and CAPA)
Phone numbers by zone, the virtual office, what details to give and what to do during an outage. Everything you need to solve a water problem in Cancún and the Riviera Maya, in one place.
Power
See moreCFE outages and scheduled maintenance in Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Quintana Roo. We tell you which neighborhoods are without power and the estimated restoration time.
State Government and CFE Prepare New Substations to Reinforce Power in Benito JuárezAfter a meeting with the CFE and all 11 municipalities, Quintana Roo announced electrical infrastructure works in four municipalities, with more than 551 million pesos planned for Benito Juárez.
Mobility
See moreRoad patching, closures, new one-way streets, public works and transit in Cancún. Information to plan your trips and take alternate routes.
Punta Esmeralda public beach will close its access for about three months starting August 31Playa del Carmen's government will rebuild the access road at a cost of nearly 23 million pesos; plan ahead if you visit from Cancún.
Fuel prices
See moreMagna, Premium and diesel fuel prices in Quintana Roo, with PROFECO and CRE data. We help you compare stations and fill up cheaper.
Gas tax rises this week: how much IEPS you pay per liter, Aug 15–21The Treasury dropped the Premium subsidy and trimmed the one for Magna; diesel keeps most of its support. Here is the per-liter tax already baked into your fill-up in Cancun.
City services
See moreStep-by-step guides for property tax, driver licenses and certificates: requirements, costs, discounts and how to do them online or in person.
Quintana Roo to add 187 free health clinics across its 11 municipalitiesThe state joins the national Universal Health Service network, with care points in cities and remote Mayan Zone communities.
Weather & alerts
See moreForecast, rain advisories and hurricane season (June to November) with Quintana Roo Civil Protection and the National Weather Service.
Alert Cancún nears double the 2025 sargassum load; Delfines, Coral, Ballenas and Marlín hit hardestSome 26,600 tons have been removed in Benito Juárez so far this year, nearly double the same period in 2025; landings concentrate in the hotel zone.
Politics
See moreBenito Juárez council and Quintana Roo Congress decisions that affect your services: public-works budgets, regulations and transparency.
2027 Economic Package: No New Taxes or Hikes to VAT and Income TaxThe head of the Chamber of Deputies' Finance Committee says no new levies are planned; the package is formally presented in September.
Quick guides for daily life in Cancún
During a water outage
When Aguakan announces an outage or low pressure, store water the night before in clean, covered containers, prioritize drinking and hygiene, and avoid running the washing machine or watering. If service doesn't return on time, report it with your address and account number.
During a power outage
During a CFE interruption, unplug sensitive devices to protect them when power returns and leave one lamp on as a signal. Report the fault through CFE's app or phone line with your address; in the hot season restoration can take longer.
Hurricane season
The Caribbean hurricane season runs June to November. Keep an emergency kit ready with water, food, documents and a flashlight; identify the nearest shelter and follow only Quintana Roo Civil Protection and the National Weather Service.
Saving on gas
Prices vary between stations and neighborhoods. Compare at least two nearby stations with PROFECO's tool, make sure the pump reads zero before filling, and consider filling up early to avoid lines.
The areas we cover
Our heart is Cancún —from downtown to the hotel zone— but we follow all of northern Quintana Roo and the Mexican Caribbean: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel, plus the Riviera Maya and the inland Maya Zone.
Why follow us
- Usefulness first: every story answers a practical question.
- Minute by minute: we cover notices as they are published.
- Bilingual: everything in Spanish and English.
- Verifiable: we attribute every fact to the authority that issued it.
How we verify
We work with official and primary sources: the Benito Juárez city government, the Government of Quintana Roo, Civil Protection, the Attorney General, Aguakan, CFE, PROFECO and the National Weather Service. We cross-check data before publishing and attribute every fact to the authority that issued it. If you spot an error, write to us and we'll fix it.
Cancún is the gateway to the Mexican Caribbean and the economic engine of Quintana Roo. Its airport is one of the busiest in the country and its population grows every year, putting pressure on services like water, power and mobility. Understanding that dynamic —tourism, urban growth and hurricane season— is key to reading Cancún news with context: not only what happened, but what to do about it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Noticias Cancún?
Noticias Cancún is a digital news outlet for Cancún and Quintana Roo focused on city services: water outages, power cuts, fuel prices, weather, government paperwork and local politics. We publish useful, verified, minute-by-minute information for anyone who lives in, works in or visits northern Quintana Roo.
How do I find out about a water outage in Cancún?
In our Water section we publish notices from Aguakan and the authorities about outages, low pressure and maintenance across Cancún and the Riviera Maya, including affected blocks, schedules and tips. You can also check the service status in the indicator strip at the top of the site.
Where can I see if there is a CFE power outage in my area?
In the Power section we track CFE outages and scheduled maintenance in Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Quintana Roo, with affected neighborhoods and estimated restoration times, based on official information from the Federal Electricity Commission.
Do you publish news in English?
Yes. Noticias Cancún is bilingual: you can read every story in Spanish and English using the language switcher (ES/EN) at the top. We cover what residents, travelers and the Riviera Maya's international community need.
Where does your information come from?
We work with official and primary sources: bulletins from the Benito Juárez city government, the Government of Quintana Roo, Civil Protection, the Attorney General, Aguakan, CFE, PROFECO and the National Weather Service, among others. Every story attributes its facts to the authority that issued them.
How much does it cost to read Noticias Cancún?
It is free. You can read all Cancún news at no cost and without signing up. If you want a daily summary, you can subscribe to our newsletter.
Do you cover Playa del Carmen, Tulum and the Riviera Maya?
Yes. While our heart is Cancún, we follow the services and news of Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel and the whole Riviera Maya and Maya Zone.
How often is the news updated?
We publish and update throughout the day, as soon as authorities issue a notice or a situation changes. Water, power and weather service alerts are prioritized.
How do I report a water outage, power cut or pothole?
Each agency has its own official channel: Aguakan for water, CFE for power and the Benito Juárez city government for potholes and lighting. Every story tells you where to go, and you can also write to us.
What is the city-services status strip?
It is the indicator at the top of the site that shows at a glance the status of key services —water, power, weather and fuel— in Cancún, turning red when there is a recent alert.
Can I get the news by email?
Yes. You can subscribe for free to our newsletter to receive a morning summary of the most important services and alerts in Cancún and Quintana Roo.