02/23/2026
Good Morning from Cancun!
Many of you have seen alarming headlines or social media posts about security events in Mexico over the past 24 hours. Many have reached out about travel to Cancun and Riviera Maya and here is the latest:
Following isolated incidents tied to a federal law enforcement operation in the state of Jalisco (over 2,000 km from Cancún), some localized disturbances occurred across several Mexican states, including Quintana Roo.
Governor Mara Lezama has issued an official statement confirming the following verified facts:
✈️ All four international airports in Quintana Roo are operating normally. No flights have been canceled. Any delays are weather-related, originating in the United States.
🏨 The Cancún Hotel Zone has not been closed. Reports to the contrary are false.
🚌 Schools, transport, and tourism infrastructure are fully operational. ADO buses and the Maya Train are running as usual.
👮 More than 10,000 federal, state, and municipal security personnel have been deployed across the state as a precautionary measure.
✅ No civilian injuries have been reported.
🔎 Confirmed incidents are limited and contained: a small number of vehicle fires in isolated locations, and minor property incidents — none near tourist zones or hotels. Nine individuals have been arrested.
⚠️ Many images and videos circulating on social media — including a photo of a "burning airplane" — have been confirmed as fabricated or AI-generated. Please rely only on verified sources.
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🏖️ WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR VACATION
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Playa del Carmen, Cancún, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya remain safe, welcoming, and open for business.
If you are traveling within the next 2 weeks, you have heard from me or will be hearing from me today. Spring Break travel is still a month away and since we are only about 24 hours into this incident it is too early to advise on travel plans. I will keep all of my clients informed of facts on the ground and assist in making any travel adjustments as necessary.
