Beach Access, Public Shoreline, and Coastal Rules in Tulum

With calm hospitality, a strong sense of place, and a wellness-centered rhythm, Ahau Tulum offers a more grounded way to experience the coast.

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

Conceived by Alan Faena and designed by Brandon Haw Architecture, Faena Tulum brings together residences, hospitality, wellness, art, and community in a project designed for those who expect more than ownership alone.

April 19, 2026

Local operators warn of a worsening Tulum National Park tourism crisis as federal fees and sargassum drive away visitors.

April 17, 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

Tulum enters a season of transition in 2026, as the private sector and federal authorities collaborate to refine the visitor experience and address operational challenges.

April 15, 2026

As Quintana Roo anticipates a highly active sea turtle nesting season, Tulum authorities and environmental specialists implement strict conservation protocols.

April 13, 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

SEMAR collects 16,797 tons of sargassum in Quintana Roo as Secihti pilots its first industrial biorefinery to transform waste into biogas and bioplastics.

April 4, 2026

A tactical analysis of Tulum's 2026 real estate yields, the Tren Maya-Airport connectivity loop, and why geographic alpha now defines the success of Mexican Caribbean portfolios.

April 2, 2026

Environmental experts redefine sargassum management in the Mexican Caribbean by shifting focus from beach cleanup to offshore monitoring and international scientific collaboration.

April 2, 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

As Spring Break 2026 ends, official data reveals Quintana Roo captured three of the top seven travel spots in Mexico, solidifying its clear regional dominance.

March 31, 2026

Tulum weather is about much more than just sunshine. Learn how humidity, rain patterns, and sargassum shape the travel experience across different seasons.

March 30, 2026

With projections reaching 90 percent occupancy union officials argue that hospitality standards are the only way to ensure long term loyalty from regional and global travelers.

March 27, 2026

Tulum maintains strong 80 percent occupancy for Semana Santa 2026 while leading a regional shift toward proactive sargassum management and circular economy solutions.

March 27, 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