More than 30 water slides, projected to be the tallest in Latin America, six swimming pools, three beaches, 12 restaurants, and 24 bars. That and more will be at Perfect Day, the water park that the international cruise line Royal Caribbean plans to build in the fishing village of Mahahual, Quintana Roo, on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, covering just over 107 hectares. Since 2025, the land and permits have been in place to pave the way for the complex, in which the company will invest $1 billion. This follows the company’s move to take administrative control of the Costa Maya port with another investment of more than $221 million. Some members of the Mahahual community have already raised concerns about the irreversible impact of the project. Others, however, fear that the company will withdraw its investment from the area, and jeopardize their livelihoods.

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