Businesses
Tulum airport to regain international routes as Quintana Roo expands air links
Tulum will regain air routes this November as Quintana Roo launches a $3.2 million global campaign and plans new connections across its four airports by 2026.
Beach Access, Public Shoreline, and Coastal Rules in Tulum
Coverage of public beach access, coastal restrictions, closures, and the balance between tourism and public space.
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Riviera Maya Travel
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.
Politics
Mara Lezama leads plan to secure free access to Tulum beaches
Mara Lezama and federal officials unveiled a New Sustainable Tourism Model for Tulum, seeking to preserve beaches, protect Jaguar Park, and ensure that growth benefits local communities.
Businesses
After a hard year Tulum recovery looks real for many
Tulum recovery is accelerating into the holidays, with officials projecting up to 95% hotel occupancy as beach rules, prices, and community pressures test whether the rebound reaches workers and residents alike.
Art & Culture
Day of the Dead in Tulum unites Maya roots and modern spirit
Day of the Dead in Tulum returns from Oct 30 to Nov 2, blending Janal Pixán rituals, art, and community events that honor Maya ancestry and invite visitors into Mexico’s most soulful celebration.
Environment & Nature
Local Hero Helps Baby Sea Turtles Reach the Ocean in Tulum
A Tulum visitor used a rake to protect endangered sea turtles from hungry birds, highlighting local efforts to safeguard Mexico’s fragile marine life on the beaches of the Riviera Maya.
Politics
Leaders push to secure free access to Tulum’s beaches
Governor Mara Lezama and Tourism Secretary Josefina Rodríguez Zamora lead talks on ensuring free access to Tulum’s beaches, linking public inclusion with the future of Quintana Roo’s tourism economy.
Politics
Lessons from Tulum’s Urban Reckoning for Global Tourism
Tulum faces a tourism and urban crisis rooted in unchecked expansion. The government seeks to correct a development model that blurred the line between growth and sustainability.
Politics
Parque del Jaguar review signals shift in federal tourism policy
Tulum faces a reckoning as overdevelopment and poor planning strain its growth model, forcing Mexico to rethink how tourism, territory, and community can coexist sustainably.
Businesses
Tulum unveils strategy to relaunch its brand ahead of World Cup 2026
Quintana Roo launches an integrated plan to relaunch the Tulum brand and position the Mexican Caribbean as a key player during the FIFA World Cup 2026, blending global visibility with local inclusion.
Businesses
Tulum’s cultural tourism falters under new management system
Tulum’s tourism decline highlights the tension between conservation and accessibility as new management fees at Parque del Jaguar deter visitors and disrupt the Riviera Maya’s cultural economy.
Society
Playas Libres movement gains traction in Quintana Roo
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.
Politics
Rifka Queruel challenges Tulum leadership over planning failures
Tulum syndic Rifka Queruel criticizes Mayor Diego Castañón for excluding her from planning sessions, warning that poor governance and political division threaten the town’s tourism future.
Society
The invisible hurricane behind Tulum’s decline
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.
Real Estate
SEMARNAT denies environmental approval for Paraíso hotel in Tulum
Semarnat denies authorization for Paraíso hotel in Tulum, citing environmental concerns within the National Park, exposing the legal uncertainty of tourism projects in protected areas.
Businesses
Tulum projects 90 percent hotel occupancy to close 2025
Tourism in Tulum remains strong as officials project 90% occupancy to end 2025, despite sargassum and what Mayor Diego Castañón calls a “media crisis” challenging the destination’s reputation.
Politics
Mexico launches coordinated plan to revive tourism in Tulum
Mexico’s Tourism Ministry has launched a coordinated plan to restore visitor flow and economic confidence in Tulum after months of decline, aiming for a sustainable recovery across the Riviera Maya.
Businesses
Tulum’s tourism dream runs into physical limits
Tulum faces mounting pressure to fix beach access and infrastructure as tourism leaders call for urgent action. Officials agree: the experience must match the destination’s reputation.
Environment & Nature
What happens when no one watches the nests?
Tulum’s turtle nesting season is under threat from roaming dogs and rising pollution. Conservationists urge action to protect endangered species along the Riviera Maya’s coastline.
Society
Crisis in Tulum? The truth behind the viral video
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.