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Mexico Shuts Down Pharmacies in Tulum and Cancun for Selling Dangerous Pills to Tourists
A June VICE News investigation in Quintana Roo found numerous counterfeit pills that contained dangerous drugs like fentanyl and meth.
Cartel Violence Is Getting Out of Control in Mexico’s Tulum Resort Area
Playa del Carmen has become one of the top tourist destinations in Mexico. But at the same time it has become a major hub for drug distribution.
How Dangerous Is Tulum for Tourists Right Now?
Murders in the tourist paradise have surged and tourists are wondering whether partying there is worth the risk.
2 Tourists Killed as Cartels Creep Into Mexico’s Tulum Resort Area
The illusion that Mexico’s Caribbean is immune to violence has been shattered after two foreign tourists were killed.
Tourists Are Now Smoking Toad Venom in Mexico’s Hipster Town Tulum
Observers are split on the consequences of “speed-toading” using the venom, called bufo, as a cure for the ills of the modern world.
Where Black Americans Seek Refuge from Racism
Scores of Black Americans have flocked to Tulum to take a mental break after a year of so much grief.
Mexico Removes Cops From Popular Tourist Destination Tulum During a Surge in Violence
A tornado of negative press has engulfed the beach town in recent weeks because of an uptick in violence and abuse of authority.
The Ocean is Literally Covered in Trash—Here’s What We Can Do
It's more than a beautiful place, it sustains all of life.
Photos of Ocean Waste We Found at Beautiful Beaches
10 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the ocean each year—and it's affecting every single one of us.
Why Noma Is Trying to Cook Venomous Fish in Mexico
The only way to combat the highly invasive lionfish is to eat it. But is it tasty enough for the apostles of Nordic cuisine?
The Idiot's Guide to Breaking Down a Fish
“Breaking down a fish gets you more in touch with where it comes from. And it saves you money. That’s what it comes down to at the end of the day.”
Off the Grid in Tulum, Between the Jungle and the Caribbean Sea
Exploring ancient Mayan ruins and swimming in natural sinkholes two hours south of Cancun.