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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.
Residents in Tulum’s Tumben Kaa and La Veleta are urging authorities to launch fumigation campaigns as mosquito populations surge, raising fears of dengue during the rainy season.
Tulum doesn’t need a rebrand, it needs to honor the promises that made it magical: public beaches, fair prices, transparent rules, and the trust that once made visitors feel at home.
Tourists in Tulum allege police demanded a $1,100 bribe during a checkpoint stop. The case triggered backlash, an official investigation, and renewed scrutiny on local law enforcement.
Tulum’s beaches are legally public, but as high season nears, residents worry that recent gains like free Sundays and open beach clubs might vanish under tourist demand.
Tulum saw a 1,200% increase in drug seizures and 55 arrests from July to September 2025, thanks to the Blindaje Tulum strategy aimed at improving safety in the Riviera Maya.
Police abuse in Tulum is alarming residents and tourists, with cases of extortion and arbitrary detentions threatening Quintana Roo’s tourism image and the trust that sustains its economy.
Tulum becomes the first city in Mexico and Latin America to equip its firefighters with the advanced Scott Air-Pak XD gear, setting a new benchmark for emergency response in the Riviera Maya.
A massive blackout struck Tulum, Cancún, and much of the Yucatán Peninsula, disrupting power, traffic, and mobile service. The outage was resolved, but questions about the cause remain.
Tulum’s free rabies vaccination drive for pets happens Sunday, Sept 28 at Dos Aguas Park. Protect your pets and help prevent disease. Vaccines are free and open to all residents.
Phones buzzed across Tulum as Mexico launched its first nationwide emergency alert via mobile for the 2025 Earthquake Drill, surprising residents and testing national preparedness.
Calle 8 in Tulum’s La Veleta remains unsafe months after resurfacing. Loose gravel, flooding, and speeding cars have turned the street into a daily risk for locals and visitors alike.
Tulum’s Feria de Adopción con Causa gives rescued dogs and cats a second chance, promoting responsible pet adoption while uniting the Riviera Maya community around compassion.
Tulum’s La Veleta faces planned blackouts as CFE upgrades its power grid. Rapid growth and rising demand challenge infrastructure in one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations.
Tulum’s explosive growth is outpacing basic infrastructure, with over half the urban zone lacking sewage—putting the aquifer and the Riviera Maya’s future at serious risk.
Tulum just opened its first municipal ambulance base, aiming to deliver faster emergency care across the region. A major step for health access in Quintana Roo’s fastest-growing town.
Despite promises of free public access, Tulum’s beaches now require wristbands for basic services, leaving locals and tourists questioning the cost of what was supposed to be for everyone.
Free public access to Playa Mangle in Tulum is now official via Parque del Jaguar, marking a critical step in the fight for open beaches in Quintana Roo and across the Riviera Maya.
Parque del Jaguar in Tulum will be free every Sunday starting August 31, granting locals and tourists access to the ruins and natural areas under Mexico’s long-overdue public access law.
After protesting abuse, staff at Tulum’s Sedena-run hotel say they were fired under coercion, sparking outrage over military involvement in civilian labor and violations of Mexico’s labor laws.
