Mar 19, 2026
The Resilient World of Tulum’s Wrestling: A Private Effort
Independent promoters are keeping lucha libre active in Tulum despite limited infrastructure, no steady public funding, ...
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Daniela Morales
Culture Editor
Daniela Morales is an art historian and curator whose work bridges the gap between traditional Mayan craftsmanship and the burgeoning contemporary art scene in Tulum. As Culture Editor, she provides an insider's view into the galleries, festivals, and creative minds shaping the Mexican Caribbean's cultural identity.
Recent Work by Daniela Morales
Mar 12, 2026
Tulum Air Show 2026 guide includes schedule registration and NASCAR
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Feb 28, 2026
Encierros by Luis Antonio Trujillo draws record crowd in Tulum
Encierros by Luis Antonio Trujillo drew more than 100 guests to Artery by Bacab Hotel, highlighting contemporary art’s e...
Feb 28, 2026
8,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Skeleton Discovered in Flooded Riviera Maya Cave
Archaeologists recovered an 8,000-year-old human skeleton in an underwater cave in the Riviera Maya, a discovery driving...
Feb 28, 2026
Encierros by Luis Antonio Trujillo draws record crowd in Tulum
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Feb 28, 2026
8,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Skeleton Discovered in Flooded Riviera Maya Cave
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Feb 16, 2026
Salma Hayek links Tulum filming to Mexico’s new federal film law
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Feb 4, 2026
Tulum confirms four-day schedule for Carnaval Tulum 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Zamna Festival 2026 Confirms Global Electronic Music Focus in Tulum
Zamna Festival 2026 will bring global electronic music to Tulum through jungle and beach events, international DJs and a...
Jan 8, 2026
The Coffee Beats Brings One-Day Music and Wellness Event to Azulik Tulum
The Coffee Beats will make its Tulum debut on January 12, 2026, with a one-day event at Azulik that blends electronic mu...
Dec 27, 2025
Diego Castañón Highlights Nohoch Mul Reopening as Boost for Tulum Tourism
The Nohoch Mul pyramid in Cobá has reopened after six years of restoration, allowing visitors to safely climb the talles...
Dec 22, 2025
Zamna Tulum books MRAK live for New Year’s Eve 2025 in the jungle
Zamna Tulum New Year’s Eve 2025 is set for Dec. 31 with MRAK live headlining, plus Korolova, ASAL, LEONARDO, and 19:26, ...
Dec 19, 2025
Tulum to host first December Solstice Festival honoring Mayan culture
The December Solstice Festival Lajun Yaxk’iin will take place on December 21 in Tulum, featuring rituals, workshops, and...
Dec 15, 2025
3BallMTY brings tribal electronic energy to downtown Tulum
The Mexican DJ collective 3BallMTY performed in downtown Tulum, drawing locals and visitors into a shared night of triba...
Dec 13, 2025
Color and community redefine streets through urban art in Tulum
An urban art intervention in Tulum is transforming public space through murals, community participation, and a renewed f...
Dec 5, 2025
Noah Pritzker brings Divorciados to life from a Tulum story
The comedy Divorciados began with a memorable moment in Tulum and grew into a film exploring family ties, identity, and ...
Nov 21, 2025
Tulum marks Revolution Day with a peaceful community parade
Tulum celebrated the Revolution Mexicana parade with strong community participation, uniting residents of all ages in a ...
Nov 18, 2025
Mureco becomes key venue for Caribbean architecture biennial in Tulum
The Caribbean architecture biennial opens at Mureco in Tulum, bringing experts together to explore Maya heritage, underw...
Nov 18, 2025
Festival del Cine Consciente brings reflection and creativity to Tulum
The Festival del Cine Consciente brought films, dialogues and workshops to Tulum, offering audiences a reflective space ...
Nov 9, 2025
Festival de Cine Consciente arrives in Tulum to unite art and sustainability
The Festival de Cine Consciente in Tulum will merge cinema, sustainability, and community from November 14–16, 2025, cre...
Nov 3, 2025
Muralists unite to transform Tulum’s public spaces into open-air galleries
Tulum is preparing to launch its first artistic and tourist corridor, a project led by muralist Miguer that could turn t...
Oct 30, 2025
ANTS launches 2026 world tour with explosive show at Zamna Tulum
ANTS at Zamna Festival in Tulum opens the 2026 festival season, merging Ibiza’s industrial sound with the Riviera Maya’s...
Oct 29, 2025
Interactive installation Portal Maya connects tradition and modern design in Tulum
Portal Maya, an immersive installation in Tulum, blends Mayan symbolism and modern design to celebrate Day of the Dead t...
Oct 28, 2025
Maya communities in Tulum still lack water and public lighting
Maya communities in Tulum still lack access to clean water, lighting, and waste collection, exposing persistent inequali...
Oct 26, 2025
Sea turtle festival unites Tulum, Akumal, and Xcacel
The 23rd Festival de la Tortuga Marina in Tulum, Akumal, and Xcacel celebrates sea turtle conservation through culture, ...
Oct 26, 2025
Day of the Dead in Tulum unites Maya roots and modern spirit
Day of the Dead in Tulum returns from Oct 30 to Nov 2, blending Janal Pixán rituals, art, and community events that hono...
Oct 24, 2025
Ancient Maya ritual returns to Tulum’s shores this Día de Muertos
Tulum celebrates the Janal Pixan Festival, a Maya tradition where the living and the dead reunite through food, rituals,...
Oct 21, 2025
Damian Lazarus brings sound and spirit together for Day Zero Tulum 2026
Day Zero Tulum 2026 returns on January 10, uniting music, art, and ritual deep in the Quintana Roo jungle, as Damian Laz...
Oct 19, 2025
Ancient rituals of wellness return to the Riviera Maya
Ancient rituals like the temazcal, cacao ceremony, and energetic cleansing are reshaping wellness in the Riviera Maya, b...
Oct 18, 2025
Mexico approves major hike in museum and archaeological site fees
Mexico’s reform to the Federal Rights Law raises admission prices at INAH museums and archaeological zones, including Tu...
Oct 15, 2025
Horseback cavalcade returns to Tulum with over 600 riders expected
Tulum a Caballo 2025 will gather over 600 riders to showcase rural tourism, cenotes, and traditions—reshaping how visito...
Oct 13, 2025
Mayan Warrior arrives at Zamna Tulum for debut show in 2026
Mayan Warrior makes its long-awaited debut at Zamna Tulum on January 9, 2026, blending ancestral energy, electronic musi...
Sep 16, 2025
“¡Que Viva México!” Tulum’s Emotional Night of Unity and Pride
Tulum lit up with music, color, and community as over 5,000 celebrated El Grito. Mayor Diego Castañón led the patriotic ...
Sep 14, 2025
MURECO in Tulum Celebrates One Year of Maya Heritage and Community Impact
Tulum’s Mureco celebrates its first year with Maya rituals, free access, and a growing cultural agenda rooted in heritag...
Sep 11, 2025
Time Machines on Wheels Take Over Tulum’s Streets This September
Tulum’s Unique Rally Clásico returns September 18, showcasing classic cars and community spirit. The fourth edition prom...
Sep 1, 2025
Maya Forest Agreement Unites Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize in Landmark Conservation Pact
Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize join forces to protect the Maya Forest, aiming to preserve biodiversity, culture, and live...
Aug 16, 2025
Inside the Tulum Food Festival Where the Ocean Has the Final Word
Tulum food festival where sustainability meets flavor, as locals honor the spiny lobster with fire, tradition, and ocean...
Aug 14, 2025
The Silent Erosion of Power Inside Mexico’s Archaeological Heart
Tulum ruins face unrest as Grupo Mundo Maya takes over ticket sales, sparking protests from INAH workers who fear privat...
Aug 13, 2025
Who Owns the Memory Buried in Tulum’s Ruins
Tensions rise as INAH workers fight to protect the Tulum archaeological site from private hands and cultural erasure. ...
Aug 13, 2025
Damian Lazarus Summons the Jungle Spirits for Day Zero Tulum 2026
Damian Lazarus returns with Day Zero Tulum 2026, the most mystical Tulum music festival where electronic beats meet anci...
Aug 8, 2025
Cobá’s National Bee Day Turned the Town into a Living Hive
Cobá’s National Bee Day filled the town with honey’s aroma, vibrant colors, and a call to protect the sacred melipona be...
Jul 28, 2025
Solomun headlines Tulum music festival at Tehmplo in January 2026
Global icon Solomun will headline the top Tulum music festival at Tehmplo on January 8, 2026, bringing a legendary night...
Jul 25, 2025
Who is Serge Barbeau and why his portraits of Maya elders in Tulum preserve the Caste War’s legacy
Who is Serge Barbeau? A photographer whose portraits of Maya elders in Tulum preserve the legacy of the Caste War and re...
Jul 24, 2025
New Tulum music festival Aura Music Fest aims to attract visitors in August
The new Tulum music festival Aura Music Fest runs August 14‑16 offering free concerts, Maya crafts, local food and speci...
Jul 24, 2025
Keinemusik returns to headline Zamna Tulum Festival 2026
Keinemusik returns to headline Zamna Tulum Festival 2026 in the heart of the Mayan jungle for an immersive night of musi...
Jul 23, 2025
Sustainable tourism in Tulum shines through food culture and indigenous celebration
Celebrate Tulum food festival 2025 with lobster tastings in Punta Allen and a bee celebration in Cobá, blending Mayan cu...
Jul 10, 2025
David Guetta Tulum 2026 Show Confirmed at Zamna Festival Jungle Stage
Start 2026 with an unforgettable David Guetta Tulum show at Zamna Festival in Mexico’s jungle paradise featuring w...
Jun 27, 2025
How Mexican Caribbean Music Festival Transforms Tourism in 2025
Experience the energy of the Mexican Caribbean music festival in 2025 as culture, epic entertainment and major sports ev...
Jun 24, 2025
How to Visit the Stunning Tancah archaeological site Off the Tourist Trail
The hidden Tancah archaeological site, a lesser‑known Postclassic Maya ruin in Riviera Maya with coastal temples, cenote...
Jun 8, 2025
Artists Unite for Climate Change Mural
Tulum invites local and international muralists to submit designs for a climate change awareness project, aiming to fost...
May 18, 2025
Sting Tulum Concert Draws 26,000 Fans to Mexican Caribbean Music Festival
Sting’s free concert in Tulum drew 26,000 fans, boosted hotel occupancy by 20%, and marked a turning point in musi...
Apr 26, 2025
Sting Brings His Legendary Sound to Tulum’s Mexican Caribbean Music Festival
Sting headlines the first Mexican Caribbean Music Festival in Tulum this May 17, 2025, promising an unforgettable night ...
Apr 22, 2025
Sting Headlines Mexican Caribbean Music Festival in Tulum This Spring
Legendary musician Sting will take the stage as the headliner at the Mexican Caribbean Music Festival in Tulum this May,...
Apr 18, 2025
Tulum Walks the Path of Faith in a Powerful Good Friday Procession
Tulum’s streets came alive on Good Friday with a moving reenactment of the Via Crucis, uniting residents and tourists in...
Apr 17, 2025
The Museo Regional de la Costa Oriental: A Cultural Turning Point for Tulum
Explore Tulum’s Museo Regional de la Costa Oriental, a cultural hub showcasing over 300 artifacts, offering immers...
Apr 3, 2025
Tulum’s Ancient Ruins: Guardians of Maya Legacy
Tulum’s archaeological zones, including iconic Maya ruins, highlight the region’s historical significance, b...
Mar 30, 2025
Tulum Is Already a Ghibli Movie, You Just Have to See It with Your Heart
What if Tulum were a Studio Ghibli film? This deeply emotional article invites you into a dreamlike vision of Tulum—aliv...
Mar 21, 2025
Music Legend Sting to light up the Mexican Caribbean
British music icon Sting will headline the first Mexican Caribbean Music Fest in Tulum, marking a new cultural era for Q...
Mar 13, 2025
Zamna Tulum’s Return in 2026 Sparks Anticipation
Zamna Tulum, a cultural hub, is set to reopen in January 2026, promising to revitalize Tulum’s arts scene and comm...