The Sargasso Sea is the only sea on Earth with no coastline, and the golden weed that named it now arrives on Tulum's shore by the ton. Here is the full story, from Columbus to satellite maps.
A Tulum nightclub shooting early Sunday killed a man reported to be the venue's head of security. A waitress was hospitalized and later moved to Playa del Carmen.
Two Tulum Chess Club players are in Medellín through August 2 for the Pan American Youth Chess Festival, a nine-round test against the strongest juniors in the hemisphere.
Rising unemployment in Tulum is already pushing workers into informal trade and back home, the local HR association says, and it wants mental health support restored before conditions worsen.
Six housemates now share Cuarto Tulum, the blue bedroom Televisa named after the Mexican Caribbean. Here is who is inside, how the room was picked, and where to watch.
About 150 volunteers joined navy and municipal teams for a Tulum sargassum cleanup at Playa del Pueblo, hauling out some 50 tons. Zofemat has removed more than 2,800 tons this year.
A transparency request asked how many Tulum police patrols run and how many cameras work. Both answers are now reserved for five years; one of them was approved the day the reply went out.
Tulum taxi fares could soon appear on cab dashboards and at the bus terminal if the Ayuntamiento approves the union's plan to end overcharging.
La Zebra brings a fantasy football draft to Tulum this August, with Rex Ryan hosting, beachfront packages, golf access and the state tourism office on board.
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A new Tulum mobility plan will regulate taxi fares, add electric shuttles, and build a parking hub at Parque del Jaguar, while beach and park access stays free.
The second edition of a Tulum environmental education program brought children to MURECO, where guided halls and a museum passport turned conservation into hands-on discovery.
A Maya artist is coating Tulum tourist letters in stucco and handmade mineral pigments, reviving ancient techniques the municipality hopes to spread through community workshops.
After eight years of burgers, laughter, and viral videos, Bonita Tulum will close on August 3, undone by rising costs and rent that are emptying the town's beloved corners.
INAH data shows Tulum's archaeological zone lost more than 200,000 visitors in a year. Now the hotel sector is backing Plan Tulum Renace to reverse it.
A viral video alleging a Tulum dog poisoning has prompted a prosecutor's investigation, though no toxicology results yet confirm what killed the animal.
More than 1,000 residents have signed a petition urging Tulum officials to request a reclassification from CFE to ease the Tulum electricity tariff.
Construction of Hospital Joya Tulum has begun, a private investment topping 350 million pesos that adds emergency care, surgery, and intensive care to a growing destination.
Tulum's street commerce operation begins Monday in La Veleta, where inspectors will target unlicensed vendors, roadside mechanic shops and blocked roads before the effort reaches the city center.
Tulum judoka Ariadna Chávez earned a place on Mexico's national team for the World Cadet Judo Championships in Ecuador. Now she is asking her hometown to help fund the trip.
Sefiplan set up a citizen services desk at the La Voz del Pueblo audience in Tulum, part of Quintana Roo's push to bring government procedures closer to residents.
Canirac Tulum is taking shape, with a push to organize 400-plus food businesses into an official chapter within months as regional sales slide.
Entry to Parque del Jaguar is now free for Mexicans, yet beach access still hinges on parking that the park does not provide, pushing drivers toward paid clubs.
INAH will handle Tulum Archaeological Zone tickets directly after the combined CONANP pass ended, with separate booths and a new ticket office promised within 60 days.
The response to the Tulum tourism crisis came from the president herself, while the mayor elected to govern the destination stayed out of sight. The absence is the story.
A cooling property market reset the math for digital nomads in Tulum, where quiet studios with private pools, real coworking, and nearby cenotes cost far less than they did at the peak.
Taxi fares, buses, transfers, road changes, mobility updates, and practical transport guidance for Tulum.
Weather context, travel timing, seasonal changes, and planning guidance for visitors and residents.
Guides, access updates, regulations, and practical planning around cenotes and the Tulum archaeological zone.
Food, dining, beach clubs, and nightlife coverage for visitors looking for practical choices, current openings, and the mood of Tulum after dark.
Coverage of public beach access, coastal restrictions, closures, and the balance between tourism and public space.
Reporting on permits, construction, regulation, and major development decisions shaping Tulum’s urban growth and investment climate.
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