Mexico's Navy has removed 39,500 tons of sargassum from Quintana Roo's coast in 2026, already surpassing the entire 2024 season before peak months arrive.
A tourist refueling a scooter at a Tulum gas station was charged for 12 liters after pumping four. The attendant returned the money once he noticed he was being recorded.
After a crocodile attacked a tourist at Casa Cenote, one question stands out: did visitors even know the animal was there? A guide to what lives in Tulum's waters.
Merchants on Avenida Tulum report one to three sales per day as low tourist season and informal street markets push small businesses toward collapse.
Restaurant sales in Tulum have dropped up to 60% since 2025. Between 8 and 15 establishments have closed. Municipal licenses still cost 40,000 pesos, with zero relief in sight.
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.
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.
Only four to five tourist groups now enter Tulum's archaeological zone each day, down from normal levels that sustained hundreds of workers. Restaurants report sales drops of 60 percent, over a dozen closures, and employees leaving for other states as the promised 2026 recovery fails to arrive.
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Tulum real estate investment in 2026 looks nothing like the pandemic boom. A condo correction and rising villa yields are reshaping exactly what smart buyers should target.
Sargassum is back on the Caribbean coast, and Tulum's tourism office is pushing cenotes, lagoons, and jungle routes as the answer for visitors this season.
Panchito, the crocodile known for swimming near tourists at Casa Cenote in Tulum, bit an elderly visitor today in the first recorded attack involving the animal.
Tulum beaches are legally public, but reaching the sand has never been simple. Here are the two direct access points and 15 hotels where entry is now free.
Entry fees at the Tulum Archaeological Zone doubled in 2026. Here is what every visitor needs before arriving at Mexico's most-visited Maya site.
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.
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.
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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