Coverage of public beach access, coastal restrictions, closures, and the balance between tourism and public space.
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Tulum beaches are legally public, but reaching the sand has never been simple. Here are the two direct access points and 15 hotels where entry is now free.
Entry fees at the Tulum Archaeological Zone doubled in 2026. Here is what every visitor needs before arriving at Mexico's most-visited Maya site.
Sargassum hits Tulum's beaches hardest between May and September. Here is what the seasonal calendar actually looks like and how to plan around it.
Sea turtle nesting season 2026 is underway on Tulum's coast, with loggerhead nests already confirmed in Akumal. Here's what visitors and residents need to know.
UNAM researchers project 40 million tons of sargassum will circulate through the Atlantic this year, straining Quintana Roo's containment systems and accelerating coastal erosion as cleanup efforts remove critical beach sand.
Certified tour guides at Tulum's archaeological zone say this season has been one of the worst in recent years, with bookings running 40 to 50 percent below historical norms, even as the site continues to rank among Mexico's most visited ruins.
The Mexican Navy has collected 28,000 tons of sargassum across six Caribbean municipalities through April, deploying reinforced operations as Playa del Carmen enters red alert status for the intensifying 2026 season.
A massive Tulum beach access protest paralyzed Highway 307 on Sunday as 150 residents demanded the removal of federal agencies from the Parque del Jaguar.
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.
The sargassum Quintana Roo 2026 season has arrived three months early, with 70 beaches now under red alert and projections reaching 130,000 tons by year's end.
Sea turtle nesting Tulum has officially begun for the 2026 season. Environmental authorities confirmed the first nest on the municipal coastline, activating seven active protection programs and renewing urgent concerns about tourism pressure on critical nesting beaches.
The advance of the Riviera Maya sargassum marks a clear contrast with the clean north, challenging containment capacities.
Tulum is fighting the severe Tulum tourism crisis 2026 as new director Haydee Hernández reactivates consultative councils to counter falling afluencia and rising private sector discontent.
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.
A firsthand stay at Alaya Tulum, where beachfront rooms, natural materials, quiet service, and wellness shape a slower way to experience Tulum Beach.
Access to the site has been modified as new Tulum Archaeological Zone security protocols involve metal detectors and National Guard patrols.
Tulum community tourism is expanding into the Maya zone to diversify the regional economy and reduce coastal saturation through sustainable inland experiences.
As airports, supermarkets, commercial centers, beach access debates, and large-scale events reshape the town, many residents are asking what should remain as Tulum continues to grow.
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.
The Fundacion Eco-Bahia Programa SAK beach cleanup Tulum initiative is addressing the invisible threat of microplastic nurdles on critical nesting grounds.
