Society

Why the economic pressures reshaping the American middle class could create an unexpected opportunity for Tulum, and why we should stop measuring our future solely through tourism statistics.

June 25, 2026

Former Tulum urban development director Lorenzo Bernabé Miranda was arrested Wednesday on a domestic violence warrant issued by Quintana Roo prosecutors.

June 11, 2026

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake near the western coast of Cuba rattled Quintana Roo on Monday afternoon. No injuries or structural damage were reported.

June 8, 2026

Beach cleanup workers in Tulum say hotels are contributing far too little to sargassum removal during what forecasters describe as a record-breaking season for the Mexican Caribbean.

June 6, 2026

Soccer Beach Tulum will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on giant screens at VR Club Tulum Riviera, combining all-inclusive access with business networking along the Caribbean coast.

June 6, 2026

Twelve horses used for tourist rides were rescued from a Tulum tour park after an anonymous cruelty complaint. The operator was closed as the investigation into the conditions continues.

June 2, 2026

A peer-reviewed study tracked sargassum cleanup workers in Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, and Mahahual, finding hydrogen sulfide exposure above Mexican legal limits and a wide range of symptoms.

May 26, 2026

Tulum schools are tightening heat wave protocols as Quintana Roo hits 40 degrees, with 16 new shade domes underway and a possible school calendar adjustment ahead.

May 22, 2026

A long-time American visitor was denied entry to Jaguar Park in Tulum for carrying a bag of chips in his car, losing a restaurant reservation inside.

May 21, 2026

A Tulum woman's Facebook post describing an alleged assault at Gypsy Market and a lopsided police response has gone viral, reigniting a raw debate about who gets protected in Quintana Roo.

May 20, 2026

Tulum's collapse didn't arrive without warning. For years, every signal was there. This is the story of a paradise that knew what it needed and never got it.

May 19, 2026

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.

May 17, 2026

An unidentified body in advanced decomposition was found Thursday in an overgrown lot in Tulum's Region 15 after neighbors reported a foul odor. Cause of death remains under investigation.

May 15, 2026

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.

May 11, 2026

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.

May 9, 2026

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.

May 7, 2026

Tulum will begin fining drivers with modified or excessively loud exhausts on May 14, following sustained noise complaints from residents. A grace period allows vehicle owners to restore factory systems before enforcement begins.

May 7, 2026

A massive Tulum beach access protest paralyzed Highway 307 on Sunday as 150 residents demanded the removal of federal agencies from the Parque del Jaguar.

May 3, 2026

Friday's surge in Tulum Airport repatriations saw 308 Mexican citizens arrive from Harlingen and Mesa across two flights, signaling a strategic shift in migration logistics.

May 2, 2026

The municipal DIF system intervenes after documenting 20 cases of child labor in Tulum, identifying potential human trafficking networks.

April 30, 2026