Tag: Progreso
Endangered mangroves are nature’s shield from hurricanes
The destruction of coastal dune thickets and mangroves eases the way for hurricanes to penetrate coastal areas, an environmental researcher asserts.
Farewell to the rollercoaster exit to Progreso
Adding lanes and flattening the stomach-churning dip on an overpass will cost 200 million pesos overall.
While sea turtles hatch, trucks on beach pose a threat
Citizens have banded together against cars and trucks that menace sea turtles on the beach.
Tourism official laments Progreso’s untapped potential
For all its attractions, Progreso is underperforming as a tourist destination, says the president of the Tourist Business Council of Yucatán, Jorge Escalante Bolio.
Yucatán Triathlon brings excitement, chaos to Progreso
Surprise street and sidewalk closures left businesses and residents feeling trampled by a group of triathletes.
House Hunters International finally finds the beach
Yasmin Hurd and her "very Texan" husband, Webster Hurd II, share their story with "HHI," even depicting their former lives back in the U.S. before moving to Chelem.
Fishermen unite to block oil exploration in their backyard
Fishermen have banded together, vowing to block the port if that's what it takes to prevent oil drilling off Yucatán.
Private attraction on public beach proves controversial
Residents and visitors in Progreso complain that they were shooed away from the public beach to make way for a privately owned attraction.
Banner day for visitors, merchants at the beach
An estimated 30,000 local, national and international tourists descended on Progreso's malecon on Sunday, lured by beautiful weather.
Water pressure drops in coastal towns as pools proliferate
It seems that nearly everyone who's building at the beach wants a pool. And it's putting a strain on the water system.
Progreso letterform landmark taken away for 3-week restoration
Selfies with the giant P-R-O-G-R-E-S-O landmark will have to be postponed while the letterforms are overhauled for a second time.
Heat keeps cruise ship tourists close to beach
When the Carnival Triumph arrived last week, merchants at the beach had a banner day, thanks to the heat.
Miracle on the Gulf: Fishermen home safe after caught in storm
The fishermen feared lost at sea have been rescued, regional port captain Bernardo Crespo Silva reported today.
4 fishermen missing after storm whips Yucatán
At least four fishermen have been missing since a surprisingly powerful storm hammered the state Thursday afternoon.
2,500 motorcyclists rolling in to Progreso and Mérida
The third edition of the "Concentración Nacional Biker" will bring at least 2,500 motorcyclists to the area.
State officials scramble to halt rabies spread in Progreso
The Ministry of Health is investigating a rabies case in Col. Nueva Yucalpetén, where a pit bull bit her owner.
Carnaval at Progreso rivals the main events at Xmatkuil
More than 80,000 people crowded Progreso's malecón as Carnaval began counting down the the final days of celebration.
Seaweed doesn’t dampen huge cruise-ship day at port
Two huge cruise ships docked here Tuesday, bringing 5,720 passengers and 2,000 crew, shortly after an unsightly tide of seaweed littered the beaches.
Archeologist: Wind farms could damage Mayan sites
A wind farm project in Progreso has an INAH archaeologist concerned about the effect it may have on archeological sites from Flamboyanes to Chicxulub Pueblo.
2 cruise ship arrivals canceled in Progreso
As the Carnival Liberty suffers from mechanical issues, Progreso loses business on Nov. 14 and 26.
Progreso will have Latin America’s largest shipyard
Already home to the world's longest pier, Progreso is on track to have Latin America's largest shipyard.
Fishermen in Progreso rescue abandoned sea turtle eggs
A stash of 135 sea turtle eggs have been found in Progreso and are being guarded by marine students until they hatch.
Playa Chacá: Brand new in Progreso
Playa Chacá is a brand-new affordable paradise located 10 minutes from downtown Progreso, 35 minutes from Mérida and just a stone’s throw from the sea.
Cruise ship, passengers, stalled in Progreso
Thousands of tourists have gotten a double dose of Progreso at the expense of an excursion in Cozumel.
