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, and few training spaces for young athletes in the municipality.
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Independent promoters are keeping lucha libre active in Tulum despite limited infrastructure, no steady public funding, and few training spaces for young athletes in the municipality.
After three decades at the Tulum Archaeological Zone, the Papantla flyers are leaving because fewer visitors have cut income and made the tradition financially unsustainable for performers.
A long-form live music film recorded in Mexico’s Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve was released publicly in early 2026, documenting a continuous musical recording shaped by the environment. The project, created by the SOMOS Collective, captures a single uninterrupted session influenced by the surrounding landscape, blending electronic music, acoustic elements, and ambient natural sounds.
Curated by founder Damian Lazarus and produced by Mexican company Lostnights, the 2026 edition brought together thousands of participants through a carefully coordinated production that emphasized sound, sustainability, and ritual elements.