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Maya communities in Tulum still lack access to clean water, lighting, and waste collection, exposing persistent inequality despite official claims of inclusion and growing tourism revenue.
The 23rd Festival de la Tortuga Marina in Tulum, Akumal, and Xcacel celebrates sea turtle conservation through culture, art, and community action across the Riviera Maya.
Day of the Dead in Tulum returns from Oct 30 to Nov 2, blending Janal Pixán rituals, art, and community events that honor Maya ancestry and invite visitors into Mexico’s most soulful celebration.
Tulum celebrates the Janal Pixan Festival, a Maya tradition where the living and the dead reunite through food, rituals, and remembrance across the Riviera Maya this Día de Muertos.
Day Zero Tulum 2026 returns on January 10, uniting music, art, and ritual deep in the Quintana Roo jungle, as Damian Lazarus curates an immersive celebration of sound and spirit.
Ancient rituals like the temazcal, cacao ceremony, and energetic cleansing are reshaping wellness in the Riviera Maya, blending indigenous wisdom with global spirituality in modern Tulum.
Mexico’s reform to the Federal Rights Law raises admission prices at INAH museums and archaeological zones, including Tulum and Teotihuacán, sparking debate over access and conservation.
Zamna Festival 2026 returns to Tulum with David Guetta, electrifying the Riviera Maya and raising new questions about tourism, impact, and the future of Mexico’s music capital.
Tulum a Caballo 2025 will gather over 600 riders to showcase rural tourism, cenotes, and traditions—reshaping how visitors experience the Riviera Maya beyond its beaches.
Mayan communities in Quintana Roo have filed a copyright complaint to halt the unauthorized use of their cultural heritage in the Maya Ka’an tourism project.
Mayan Warrior makes its long-awaited debut at Zamna Tulum on January 9, 2026, blending ancestral energy, electronic music, and immersive ritual in the heart of the Riviera Maya.
Mexican photographer Pepe Soho, founder of Mystika Museum in Tulum, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of light, nature, and spiritual healing in the Riviera Maya.
Tulum’s archaeological zone lost over 21,000 visitors in 2025 amid rising beach access fees, protests, and cultural tourism tensions, raising concerns ahead of the winter high season.
David Guetta returns to Zamna Tulum on January 2, 2026, with an electrifying show that promises to set the jungle ablaze and reaffirm Tulum’s global standing in electronic music.
Learn how using simple Maya words like “yum bo’otik” and “ba’ax ka wa’alik” can help tourists in Tulum connect with locals and experience a deeper side of Quintana Roo’s living culture.
The 23rd Sea Turtle Festival returns to Tulum, Akumal and Xcacel from October 24–26, spotlighting loggerhead conservation with free events, workshops, and turtle releases along the Riviera Maya.
Tulum hosted the Rally Clásico Unique with over 20 vintage cars and a heartfelt mission—donating lenses to local children in need. A blend of nostalgia and impact rolled through the Riviera Maya.
Tulum will host the First Caribbean Architecture Biennial 2025, celebrating innovative, sustainable, and culturally rooted design across Quintana Roo and the wider Caribbean region.
Zamna Tulum 2026 brings ten nights of electronic music, ritual, and global artistry to the Mexican jungle, promising one of the most immersive cultural experiences on the planet.
Tulum lit up with music, color, and community as over 5,000 celebrated El Grito. Mayor Diego Castañón led the patriotic night, marking a powerful moment of unity in the Riviera Maya
