# Tourism awards in Quintana Roo, Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tourism-awards-in-quintana-roo-mexico
> Updated: 2026-10-18T21:36:54.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, several destinations in the Mexican Caribbean received recognition at the World Travel Awards.

Quintana Roo secured 31 awards, with Cancún earning multiple titles including ‘Leading Beach Destination of Mexico and Central America’ and ‘Leading Destination of Mexico’. The region also reported environmental milestones, such as the Technological University of Cancún receiving international Green Flag certification.

Puerto Morelos was also honored at the Caribbean & Americas Gala. The municipality was named Mexico’s ‘Leading Adventure Tourism Destination’ for the eighth straight year, while the Ruta de los Cenotes was recognized as the country’s ‘Leading Nature-Based Tourist Attraction’ for the second consecutive year.

## Claims

- Puerto Morelos was named Mexico's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination for the eighth consecutive year. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Ruta de los Cenotes was recognized as Mexico's Leading Nature-Based Tourist Attraction for the second consecutive year. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The municipal president of Puerto Morelos celebrated the awards received at the 33rd World Travel Awards Caribbean & Americas Gala. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The 33rd World Travel Awards Caribbean & Americas Gala took place on October 11 in Green Island, Jamaica. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Mexico: Diverse legislative and electoral developments

Mexico sees diverse political activity, including new inclusive electoral council calls in Quintana Roo, Yucatán, and Michoacán, alongside legal challenges to gender identity laws and new leave proposals in Qú

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puerto-morelos-wins-major-tourism-awards-in-mexico

### 2026-10-14: Quintana Roo secures 31 World Travel Awards in 2026

Quintana Roo earned 31 World Travel Awards in 2026, with Cancún winning four major titles. Other regional news includes UT Cancún receiving Green Flag certification and local environmental protection efforts.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guerrerenses-unidos-announces-cultural-festival-in-cancn

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