Beach Access, Public Shoreline, and Coastal Rules in Tulum

A visitor’s refund after an alleged inflated charge near Parque del Jaguar shows how unclear prices, public beach access confusion and weak preventive control can expose tourists in Tulum.

May 3, 2026

Tension between federal authorities and the Tulum community escalates as the upcoming Tulum Parque del Jaguar protest calls for a massive manifestation this Sunday, May 3.

April 29, 2026

The Playas Libres Tulum protest Parque del Jaguar highlighted a deep crisis in federal management during the 45th anniversary of the Tulum National Park today. Protesters reported a 70 percent drop in local sales and demanded transparency over cash collections and sargassum neglect.

April 24, 2026

The 45th anniversary of the Tulum National Park was marked by a sharp contrast between official celebrations and a peaceful protest from the Playas Libres Collective.

April 23, 2026

Tulum begins four days of aviation and motorsport activities on Thursday, with controlled access, special transport routes and attendance projections that could reshape mobility around the airport and coastal areas.

April 23, 2026

The Parque del Jaguar Tulum tourism crisis is triggering a 97 percent drop in visitors and widespread business closures in the coastal zone.

April 22, 2026

Gitano Beach finished first in a The Tulum Times reader poll for best beach club in Tulum, strengthening its standing in South Tulum as an all-day destination for dining, music, and beachfront gatherings.

April 21, 2026

Cancun sargassum barriers will not be installed in the Hotel Zone, officials say, because waves and strong currents would push seaweed over the nets and limit their value.

April 16, 2026

Quintana Roo sargassum conditions 2026 show cleaner northern islands and heavier southern recales, while Tulum reports 1,224 tons collected since March.

April 16, 2026

Navigate the April 2026 sargassum surge in Tulum with our essential guide. Find sargassum-free beaches, top cenote recommendations, and real-time monitoring tools.

April 7, 2026

Operational disorganization at Tulum’s Parque del Jaguar is sparking fresh outrage as tourists are denied entry despite holding valid identification, exposing a damaging lack of unified criteria at the gateway.

April 1, 2026

A comprehensive guide for 2026 visitors wanting to avoid common Tulum scams through procedural discipline and transport verification in Quintana Roo

March 27, 2026

Despite record-breaking numbers across the Riviera Maya, Tulum’s hotel occupancy crisis deepens as union leaders warn of cancellations and looming layoffs.

March 26, 2026

Quintana Roo’s tourism industry has launched a large-scale coastal operation using barriers, AI collection boats, and real-time monitoring as Tulum and nearby destinations prepare for an unusually heavy sargassum season.

March 23, 2026

Holy Week in Tulum will bring heavy crowds, high demand, beach uncertainty, and major transport pressure, making planning essential for visitors and increasingly important for residents.

March 21, 2026

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.

March 18, 2026

Merchants near Tulum’s archaeological zone say access agreements for Parque del Jaguar are not being applied, with Sunday restrictions and the suspension of internal transport raising concerns for local commerce and visitor mobility.

March 18, 2026

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February 20, 2026