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
Tulum comes alive with color and tradition for Mexico’s Independence Day. Discover how tourists and locals unite in a heartfelt celebration of history, food, and national pride.
Banda Cuisillos will headline Tulum’s Grito de Independencia on September 15, turning the Municipal Palace into a vibrant stage of music, culture, and Mexican pride.
Tulum’s Mureco celebrates its first year with Maya rituals, free access, and a growing cultural agenda rooted in heritage, inclusion, and pride in the Riviera Maya’s living history.
Mureco Museum in Tulum celebrates its first anniversary with Maya rituals and music, after welcoming over 98,000 visitors and redefining cultural tourism in the Riviera Maya.
Tulum’s Unique Rally Clásico returns September 18, showcasing classic cars and community spirit. The fourth edition promises nostalgia, tourism, and culture in the heart of Quintana Roo.
RÜFÜS DU SOL returns to Tulum for an exclusive DJ set at Zamna, swapping stadiums for the jungle in one of Riviera Maya’s most anticipated nights of 2026.
Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize join forces to protect the Maya Forest, aiming to preserve biodiversity, culture, and livelihoods across 5.7 million hectares of the Mesoamerican jungle.
Tulum ruins face unrest as Grupo Mundo Maya takes over ticket sales, sparking protests from INAH workers who fear privatization of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological sites.
Damian Lazarus returns with Day Zero Tulum 2026, the most mystical Tulum music festival where electronic beats meet ancient jungle rituals for one unforgettable night.
Cobá’s National Bee Day filled the town with honey’s aroma, vibrant colors, and a call to protect the sacred melipona bee, blending tradition, culture, and sustainability in one vibrant celebration.