Society

Illegal land invasions in Tulum, Quintana Roo highlight weak governance, corruption suspicions, and urban risks threatening one of Mexico’s most important tourism destinations.

November 11, 2025

Tulum authorities will intensify inspections during the 2025–2026 holiday season to prevent clandestine parties and ensure safety across the Riviera Maya.

November 10, 2025

Tulum beach access fees have triggered local backlash over legality and fairness in Quintana Roo, with activists urging alternatives that protect conservation and keep public beaches open to all.

November 8, 2025

Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo urges citizens and visitors to report police extortion, seeking to protect public trust and preserve the town’s tourism image ahead of the December season.

November 5, 2025

Grupo Centurión prevented a 400,000-peso phone extortion in Quintana Roo, helping a man confirm his family was safe while traveling to Tulum and highlighting new security efforts across the Riviera Maya.

November 4, 2025

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.

October 28, 2025

Tulum’s rapid tourism growth is polluting its underground water, as overwhelmed sewage systems leak into cenotes and the sea, threatening the Riviera Maya’s ecosystem and economy.

October 25, 2025

Local leaders and the Playas Libres movement press authorities in Tulum to guarantee free beach access, as federal officials prepare possible announcements on the issue in Quintana Roo.

October 20, 2025

Tulum faces its own storm, not of wind but of reputation. As tourism declines, the town must learn from Cancún’s Wilma recovery to rebuild unity, credibility, and sustainable growth.

October 19, 2025

Tulum taxi drivers from the Tiburones del Caribe union are training to use AI-powered surveillance cameras connected to the C5, aiming to boost safety and transparency in public transport.

October 18, 2025

The Tulum taxi union has proposed a fare cut for locals, aiming to restore trust after years of pricing abuse. Will it be enough to fix the system and stop the decline in tourism?

October 18, 2025

Despite viral claims of a tourism crisis in Tulum, data reveals stable occupancy and strong arrivals, suggesting a manufactured narrative driven by politics, not reality.

October 17, 2025

Tulum hosted a landmark forum on community tourism, spotlighting the Maya Ka’an model and its role in shaping Mexico’s tourism reform agenda for sustainability and local empowerment.

October 17, 2025

Tulum’s beach restrictions are sparking debate as officials clarify that rules on food, chairs, and umbrellas come from Conanp, not the local government. Here’s what’s really allowed.

October 15, 2025

Tulum has launched a crackdown on dangerous utility poles and wiring, pressuring CFE and telecom companies to act as rapid urban growth raises new safety concerns across the Riviera Maya.

October 13, 2025

Tulum’s tourism crisis deepens as beach access is restricted by federal control in Parque del Jaguar, sparking outrage from locals and church leaders over the impact on the town’s future.

October 13, 2025

Tulum residents demand free access to public beaches and transparency in the Jaguar Park project, calling for inclusive planning and an end to exclusionary development practices.

October 12, 2025

Tulum is navigating the effects of rapid growth and rising prices, as gentrification reshapes life for locals and prompts reflection on sustainable development in the Riviera Maya.

October 12, 2025

Tulum’s beaches are now officially free to access, but bans on umbrellas, food, and drinks raise questions about who really benefits from the new “Programa de Acceso Libre.”

October 11, 2025

Tulum tourism 2025 faced a hard summer, yet locals, officials, and hotels are opening beaches, backing artisans, and rebuilding trust to welcome travelers again across the Riviera Maya and Quintana Roo.

October 7, 2025