Beach Access, Public Shoreline, and Coastal Rules in Tulum

Tulum councilor Eugenio Barbachano warns that poor management of Jaguar Park and federal projects like Tren Maya and the airport are crippling local tourism and visitor numbers.

October 5, 2025

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.

October 4, 2025

Mexico’s Congress passed a reform to guarantee free public beach access. Tulum leaders praised the move, calling it a vital step for equality, tourism, and environmental justice.

October 3, 2025

Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón led the push behind a new Mexican law that guarantees free and dignified access to beaches, a historic move with nationwide impact for coastal communities.

October 3, 2025

Parque del Jaguar in Tulum faces a tourism and labor crisis as Mundo Maya begins layoffs. Deserted facilities, privatized beaches, and worker protests raise urgent questions for Quintana Roo.

October 2, 2025

Mexico approved a reform guaranteeing free access to all beaches and protected areas, following a Tulum-led initiative aiming to end private restrictions in Quintana Roo.

October 2, 2025

Mexico advances a new law for free beach access in protected areas, driven by Tulum’s mayor and supported nationwide. This could reshape tourism and public rights along the coastline.

October 1, 2025

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.

September 30, 2025

A proposed reform could guarantee free access to Mexico’s beaches once a week, challenging rising fees in places like Tulum and sparking a debate over public rights and conservation.

September 29, 2025

Over a dozen Tulum hotels and beach clubs have removed cover fees and minimum consumption rules in a joint move to make the Riviera Maya’s beaches more accessible and inclusive.

September 29, 2025

Volunteers in Tulum removed 206 kg of trash from Tankah beach, a key turtle nesting site, in a cleanup organized by the Sea Turtle Conservation Program Riviera Maya Tulum.

September 26, 2025

Spain’s ambassador met with Tulum’s mayor to strengthen tourism and tackle sargassum. The diplomatic meeting marks a potential shift in global partnerships for Quintana Roo.

September 24, 2025

Tulum will open a new public beach access within weeks, offering locals and tourists free entry, lifeguards, parking, and services—part of a push for dignified coastal access in Quintana Roo.

September 24, 2025

Tulum’s lancheros face a crisis as beach access fees and sargassum keep tourists away, leaving boats docked and families struggling to survive in Mexico’s once-thriving coastal hotspot.

September 23, 2025

Live Tulum at its finest with 101 Park, a community where nature, design, and investment potential come together in perfect balance.

September 22, 2025

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.

September 20, 2025

Tulum authorities are inspecting 25 public beach access points amid growing concerns about blocked paths and limited entry, aiming to ensure fair access for locals and tourists.

September 17, 2025

Tulum vendors are facing mass closures after access changes and rising fees at the Jaguar National Park, threatening livelihoods and sparking debate over public beach access in the Riviera Maya.

September 17, 2025

David Ortiz Mena warns Tulum’s tourism faces mounting pressure from sargassum, rentals, and low occupancy. Unity and regulation are key to surviving the 2025 winter season and beyond.

September 16, 2025

Tulum’s tourism slowdown is part of a wider global trend, not just local issues like the Parque del Jaguar or beach privatization, say business leaders looking for resilient solutions.

September 15, 2025