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Tulum archaeological zone struggles to recover pre-closure visitor levels

Tulum gears up for a packed year of beaches and major events

No Uber, no tourism?

Tulum airport nears annual record as carriers adjust routes

Free Sunday entry boosts traffic at the Tulum archaeological zone
Free Sunday entry at the Tulum archaeological zone is drawing more weekend visitors and giving local merchants a modest boost after months of reduced traffic tied to earlier fee changes.

Tulum airport surpasses one million passengers despite route cuts
Tulum’s Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Carrillo Puerto exceeded one million passengers despite several route cancellations, signaling resilience in a year of shifting airline strategies.

How to Avoid Getting Extorted by Police in Tulum
Learn how to avoid police extortion in Mexico with calm, safe strategies from real experiences. Practical advice for travelers and residents navigating encounters in Tulum and across the country.

Mexico reopens Tulum public beaches to boost tourism
Mexico’s tourism ministry reopens Tulum public beaches, ending restrictions by Jaguar Park and ensuring free access for visitors while aiming to revive the local economy.

Avianca expands in Latin America and rules out return to Tulum
Avianca launches new routes from Bogotá to Monterrey and Belém, strengthening its Latin American network while confirming it will not resume flights to Tulum International Airport.

Flights to Tulum this Winter Show Slow but Steady Growth
Flights to Tulum remain limited for winter 2025/2026, with most travelers arriving through Cancún. Here’s how airlines, routes, and prices are shaping travel across Quintana Roo this season.

Tulum airport reopens key routes as tourism rebounds
Tulum International Airport will recover key routes this winter as Quintana Roo launches a campaign to restore the destination’s image ahead of Mexico’s 2026 World Cup tourism boom.

Tulum beaches regain natural color as sargassum retreats
Tulum’s beaches are regaining their natural beauty after weeks of sargassum. Cleanup brigades and community efforts have restored the coastline, signaling renewed optimism for tourism in the Riviera Maya.

Tulum launches new Tourist Police to rebuild trust with visitors
Tulum will soon deploy its first Tourist Police, a bilingual force trained to strengthen safety and communication with visitors across Quintana Roo’s most iconic travel destination.

Tulum’s reputation becomes Mexico’s new tourism test
Mexico’s tourism remains strong, but Tulum’s debate over prices and perception reveals that competitiveness now depends less on arrivals and more on trust across the Riviera Maya.

From Tulum to Dubai, why travelers are choosing the desert next
From Tulum to Dubai, discover how renting a car in Dubai opens the door to unforgettable adventures across the UAE’s deserts, cities, and coastline.

Foreign tourists could pay double to enter Tulum ruins under new law
Mexico’s updated Federal Rights Law could double entry fees for foreign visitors at the Tulum archaeological zone, signaling a nationwide shift in how the country funds cultural heritage.

Tulum International Airport drops out of Mexico’s top ten
Tulum International Airport fell out of Mexico’s top ten for foreign arrivals in August as hotel occupancy slid and social media showed empty beaches, raising questions about prices, transport, and beach access.

Ticket sales to Tulum dip 20 percent, ADO shifts strategy for holidays
Passenger traffic to Tulum has dropped by up to 20 percent, according to ADO, as the company shifts strategy with holiday promotions and a growing digital user base in Yucatán.
Can Tulum survive its own myth of paradise?
Tulum’s tourism dropped to 30% this summer as poor infrastructure, legal chaos, and unchecked growth exposed a hidden crisis. Developers warn the dream may be collapsing.