Tulum is confronting an unusually early and heavy wave of sargassum in 2026, raising hotel costs, threatening occupancy, and deepening tourism image concerns after a difficult year for the destination.
You think you know what to expect when you cover luxury travel in the Mexican Caribbean. Beautiful lobbies, predictable service, and a fleeting sense of escape before the reality of emails pulls you back in.
On our first morning, we were sitting on the balcony with coffee before the resort had fully woken up. The mangrove was still. The air carried a fresh, inviting breeze that made the outdoors feel effortless.
Quintana Roo opened its participation at ANATO 2026 in Bogotá as International Guest Destination, announcing expanded air routes and reinforcing Colombia’s role as one of its most consistent tourism markets.