23/02/2026
To all my American and Canadian friends,
By now, you’ve probably seen or heard that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued travel warnings for parts of Mexico, including the state of Quintana Roo.
Earlier today, Mexican authorities killed a major cartel leader during a military operation in a town roughly two hours southwest of Guadalajara. This has reportedly triggered retaliation in cartel-controlled areas, including road blockades, burning vehicles (cars, buses, and trucks), and scattered violence in places like Puerto Vallarta.
All of this is happening about 1,500 miles away from Cancún, on the opposite side of the country and far from the Caribbean coast’s main tourist zones (that’s like worrying about a snowstorm in Boston while you're sitting on a beach in Miami).
Here in Quintana Roo right now: Things remain calm and business as usual in the resort areas. There are no widespread disruptions, roadblocks, or visible unrest in Cancún’s Hotel Zone, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum. Beaches, hotels, restaurants, and tours are operating normally, tourists are out enjoying the sun like any other day.
While there have been isolated reports of vehicle fires on highways farther inland in Quintana Roo *(such Leona Vicario, and a few more around Playa del Carmen and Tulum), the main Cancún resort zone, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya remain unaffected and are operating as usual.
The Caribbean coast is unaffected by the Jalisco-centered events so far, but please check official advisories before flying. Paradise is still open, but please do pray for the safety of the people in Jalisco. 🌴☀️🇲🇽
