Mayan Train
Maya Train Faces Structural Scrutiny Over Karst Terrain
Following visual evidence of viaduct reinforcements in Section 5 South, the federal government has launched an urgent technical review of the Maya Train.
The Tulum Times: Local News, Travel, and Culture from the Mexican Caribbean
Travel
American Airlines launches affordable direct Miami Tulum flights
American Airlines launches direct Miami Tulum flights at $301 roundtrip, revolutionizing access to the Caribbean and triggering a significant Quintana Roo tourism boom.
Sports
Mexican Stars to Headline Tulum Championship 2026
Mexican stars Álvaro Ortiz and Alejandro Madariaga to compete at the 2026 Tulum Championship, highlighting Tulum's rise as a global elite sports hub.
Lead Story
Tulum Mobility Crackdowns Target Digital Platform Drivers
Independent drivers in Tulum face massive fines and systemic harassment from the local taxi union, effectively blocking services like Uber from the destination.
The Great Refinement of Tulum Real Estate
Tulum is transitioning from speculative growth to a professionalized real estate ecosystem. Learn why the current market adjustment is a sign of long term health.
Quintana Roo Accelerates Sargassum Management With Federal Biorefinery Shift
SEMAR collects 16,797 tons of sargassum in Quintana Roo as Secihti pilots its first industrial biorefinery to transform waste into biogas and bioplastics.
Viacrucis Tradition Unites Tulum Community in Solemn Procession
More than 300 followers gathered in Tulum’s city center for the traditional Viacrucis, a religious representation that maintains local heritage during the Holy Week season.
Sedena Construction Threatens Sac Actún Cenote System Under Expanded Tulum Bypass Plan
Despite federal closures, illegal clearing by the military over the Sac Actún cenote system for the Tulum Bypass threatens the region's primary water source and ancient archaeological heritage.
Viral Confrontation Reveals the Predatory Tactics of Local Drivers
A viral video of a passenger confronting a driver over exorbitant fares highlights the systemic issue of Tulum taxi abuses and the lack of regulatory oversight.
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Politics
Tulum Launches Security Deployment of 200 Elements for the Peak Holiday Season
Tulum has deployed a task force of 200 security elements for the 2026 holiday season, a measure designed to manage record-breaking tourist demand and restore public confidence.
Real Estate
Why 2026 is the Year for Disciplined Investors in Tulum
A tactical analysis of Tulum's 2026 real estate yields, the Tren Maya-Airport connectivity loop, and why geographic alpha now defines the success of Mexican Caribbean portfolios.
Travel
Understanding the Latest US Travel Advisory for Mexico and the Riviera Maya
Travelers heading to the Mexican Caribbean for spring break find a nuanced US travel advisory that distinguishes between regional risks and popular tourist corridors.
Politics
Tulum Integrates 1100 Business Cameras Into Municipal Security Network
The Secretariat of Public Security and Citizen Protection expands Tulum's surveillance grid by integrating 1,100 local business cameras.
Environment & Nature
SélvameMX Denounces Illegal Construction Over Sac Actun Cave System
The SélvameMX collective has released a new video documenting ongoing illegal construction of a bypass over the Sac Actun system in Tulum, despite federal closure orders from PROFEPA.
Environment & Nature
The Structural Failure of Sargassum Barriers in the Mexican Caribbean
Environmental experts redefine sargassum management in the Mexican Caribbean by shifting focus from beach cleanup to offshore monitoring and international scientific collaboration.
Travel
Tulum Tourists Denied Entry at Parque del Jaguar as Rules Clash
Operational disorganization at Tulum’s Parque del Jaguar is sparking fresh outrage as tourists are denied entry despite holding valid identification, exposing a damaging lack of unified criteria at the gateway.
Sports
NASCAR Mexico Series Transforms Tulum Airport Into Racing Hub
The Tulum 100 NASCAR event arrives this April at the Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, combining professional stock car racing with military air shows and the Track Green sustainability program.
Travel
Mexican Caribbean Dominates National Tourism During Spring Break 2026
As Spring Break 2026 ends, official data reveals Quintana Roo captured three of the top seven travel spots in Mexico, solidifying its clear regional dominance.
Art & Culture
Ancient Tulum Human Remains Transferred to Mexico City for Study
INAH has transferred 10,000-year-old Tulum human fossils from the Sac Actun cave system to Mexico City for study, providing rare evidence of the region’s first settlers.
Travel
Society
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