Tulum authorities are coordinating with PROFEPA to restrict cenote activities following a crocodile attack. Signage, permit requirements, and a possible ban on diving with wildlife are planned.
The 14th Dorados de Playa Maya fishing tournament concluded in Tulum with Albatros claiming first place among seven boats that reached the official weigh-in. The annual sporting event brought together families, fishermen, and participants for a day of competition on the Caribbean coast.
Perfect Match season four premiered on Netflix May 13 with 20 reality television contestants competing in Tulum, Mexico. The dating competition features singles from Love Is Blind, Temptation Island, and other franchises testing compatibility through strategic challenges at Casa Xolo villa.
An unidentified body in advanced decomposition was found Thursday in an overgrown lot in Tulum's Region 15 after neighbors reported a foul odor. Cause of death remains under investigation.
Tulum's restaurant sector is facing sales declines of up to 60 percent as eight to 15 establishments close due to low customer traffic and operating costs that remain unchanged. Business owners report no fiscal support or relief from municipal authorities despite the crisis.
Sargassum hits Tulum's beaches hardest between May and September. Here is what the seasonal calendar actually looks like and how to plan around it.
A viral video showed a foreign resident aggressively confronting a street vendor in Tulum. What followed was a disturbing psychological phenomenon: legitimate outrage escalated into threats of physical violence, while false information about his nationality exploited existing prejudices.
Sea turtle nesting season 2026 is underway on Tulum's coast, with loggerhead nests already confirmed in Akumal. Here's what visitors and residents need to know.
Tulum vs Playa del Carmen comes down to more than vibe. This local guide compares beaches, costs, nightlife, and daily life to help you choose.
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Cenotes near Tulum range from sun-flooded open pools to deep cave systems. This guide covers every option with practical info on pricing, access, and timing.
When Omar Vazquez lost a beach cleaning contract in 2018, he saw opportunity where others saw disaster. His Sargablock construction material now exports to six countries, transforming tons of sargassum into affordable housing across the Caribbean and beyond.
At an intimate gathering in Miami Beach, Faena unveiled its vision for Faena Tulum to 60 Rose members, framing the beachfront development as a rare chance to enter the brand's cultural ecosystem at ground level.
Municipal government activates reinforced monitoring across beaches and calls on residents and tourists to help safeguard four of the world's seven sea turtle species that nest along the coastline.
UNAM researchers project 40 million tons of sargassum will circulate through the Atlantic this year, straining Quintana Roo's containment systems and accelerating coastal erosion as cleanup efforts remove critical beach sand.
Tulum officials present event calendar expansion, airport operations, and community tourism routes as the destination adapts to changing international travel patterns and regional competition.
State prosecutors activated a formal search protocol for Michelle Boonen, a foreign national last seen in Tulum on February 5, and are requesting public assistance in locating her.
Tulum will begin fining drivers with modified or excessively loud exhausts on May 14, following sustained noise complaints from residents. A grace period allows vehicle owners to restore factory systems before enforcement begins.
Tulum municipal officials signed tourism promotion agreements with Monterrey, Tuxpan, Valladolid, and the national travel association during Tianguis Turístico 2026, while highlighting the Air Show's attendance and claiming a 70% drop in homicides.
Mexico's Navy has deployed 13 vessels and 191 personnel to intercept sargassum before it reaches Quintana Roo shores, as forecasts warn of a record-breaking 2026 season.
Certified tour guides at Tulum's archaeological zone say this season has been one of the worst in recent years, with bookings running 40 to 50 percent below historical norms, even as the site continues to rank among Mexico's most visited ruins.
The Mexican Navy has collected 28,000 tons of sargassum across six Caribbean municipalities through April, deploying reinforced operations as Playa del Carmen enters red alert status for the intensifying 2026 season.
A massive Tulum beach access protest paralyzed Highway 307 on Sunday as 150 residents demanded the removal of federal agencies from the Parque del Jaguar.
A visitor’s refund after an alleged inflated charge near Parque del Jaguar shows how unclear prices, public beach access confusion and weak preventive control can expose tourists in Tulum.
Transport unions and mobility authorities are urging passengers to file formal reports regarding Tulum-Playa van route overcharging to enforce strict driver suspensions.
The sargassum Quintana Roo 2026 season has arrived three months early, with 70 beaches now under red alert and projections reaching 130,000 tons by year's end.
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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