Coverage of public beach access, coastal restrictions, closures, and the balance between tourism and public space.
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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.
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.
Sea turtle hatchlings emerged at Playa 72 in Playa del Carmen, marking the peak of nesting season in the Riviera Maya. Learn how to protect them if you encounter this rare natural event.
Despite a plastic ban, Quintana Roo beaches still suffer. Volunteers removed over 9,000 kilos of trash as pollution threatens marine life, tourism, and human health across the Riviera Maya.
Tulum’s real estate stays resilient in 2025 thanks to tourism, infrastructure, and demand. But rising regulations and uneven occupancy require strategic investment and full legal compliance.
Tulum’s government and Grupo Mundo Maya unite to ensure public beach access, aiming to protect natural areas like Parque del Jaguar while promoting sustainable tourism in Quintana Roo.
Tulum’s government report highlights actions in security, health, and infrastructure, while residents continue to report challenges in basic services and access in several communities.
Tulum officials are pushing to open free beach access in Jaguar National Park, aiming to benefit locals and tourists alike while reigniting the local economy in Quintana Roo.
Tulum’s visitor numbers have dropped sharply in 2025, sparking confusion over data and access to its ruins. Is it a statistical error—or a deeper tourism issue in the Riviera Maya?
Planning a trip to Tulum? Here’s the updated sargassum forecast for Fall 2025 and a full list of Quintana Roo beaches that are currently clear.
Governor Mara Lezama secures free public beach access in Tulum after protests and talks with Grupo Mundo Maya, marking a key step toward equitable tourism in Quintana Roo.
Sargassum levels have dropped across Tulum’s beaches thanks to shifting currents and weaker winds, offering tourists a cleaner coastline — but experts warn the reprieve may be short-lived.
Despite promises of free public access, Tulum’s beaches now require wristbands for basic services, leaving locals and tourists questioning the cost of what was supposed to be for everyone.
Tulum’s 2025 real estate market reflects a maturing shift—less speculation, more depth. From boho studios to beachfront villas, buyers now face a complex but grounded property landscape.
Tulum National Park faces outrage as tourists and businesses are blocked without dual wristbands, sparking claims of overreach by CONANP and military group GAFSACOMM.
Free public access to Playa Mangle in Tulum is now official via Parque del Jaguar, marking a critical step in the fight for open beaches in Quintana Roo and across the Riviera Maya.
As sargassum chokes the coasts of Quintana Roo once again, Akumal hosts an international forum to explore smarter, collective strategies for containment in the heart of the Riviera Maya.
Tulum residents and officials unite to reclaim public beach access in Quintana Roo, challenging privatization and demanding free entry to Riviera Maya’s coastline.
Parque del Jaguar in Tulum will be free every Sunday starting August 31, granting locals and tourists access to the ruins and natural areas under Mexico’s long-overdue public access law.
Tulum residents blocked Highway 307 demanding free access to beaches inside Jaguar Park, accusing military-run Grupo Mundo Maya of privatizing the coastline and damaging local tourism.
