Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum doesn’t just need a new plan, it needs to be loved, not just visited
Tulum still holds its tourism appeal despite urban decay and lost beach access. Experts urge sustainable development plans to revive the wounded paradise.
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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348 stories · Page 6 of 18
Riviera Maya Travel
New Moxy hotel in Tulum fuses bold design and bohemian energy
Marriott opens Moxy Tulum, its first hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America, bringing bold design and social energy to the Riviera Maya’s hospitality scene.
Politics
What is Tulum doing to win back travelers this winter?
Tulum faces a sharp tourism decline amid rising prices, Airbnb saturation, and negative narratives. Locals and officials respond with recovery plans and winter promotions to revive the destination.
Businesses
When luxury bites the hand that fed it
Roberto Palazuelos is fighting for land inside Tulum National Park amid the town’s worst tourism slump, sparking outrage over rising prices and unchecked development in the Riviera Maya.
Businesses
Tulum hotels expect 90 percent occupancy for winter high season
Tulum hotels could reach 90 percent occupancy this December, driven by Canadian and European tourists, lower rates, and cleaner beaches, signaling a strong winter season for the Riviera Maya.
Politics
Tulum’s tourism future takes shape in high-level strategy meeting
Tulum officials met with Mexico’s tourism secretary to plan a sustainable growth model, focusing on mobility, local inclusion, and free beach access through the Jaguar Park.
Politics
Diego Castañón postpones weekly conference amid Tulum beach access talks
Tulum’s “Free Beaches” program introduces access rules that have sparked mixed reactions, as Mayor Diego Castañón postpones his weekly conference amid ongoing local conversations.
Society
“If the beaches are closed, tourists won’t come” Bishop blames government for Tulum’s decline
Tulum’s tourism crisis deepens as beach access is restricted by federal control in Parque del Jaguar, sparking outrage from locals and church leaders over the impact on the town’s future.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum reopens stronger than ever with clear skies, clean beaches, and better prices
Tulum’s beaches are clean and turquoise again as the 2025 sargassum season ends. Visitors can enjoy calm seas, restored sands, and lower prices across the Riviera Maya.
Society
“The fight is ours” Tulum unites against exclusion from its coastline
Tulum residents demand free access to public beaches and transparency in the Jaguar Park project, calling for inclusive planning and an end to exclusionary development practices.
Society
You can enter the beach in Tulum, just don’t act like you belong
Tulum’s beaches are now officially free to access, but bans on umbrellas, food, and drinks raise questions about who really benefits from the new “Programa de Acceso Libre.”
Politics
Why does Tulum ignore the answers it already knows?
Tulum’s problems have simple solutions, yet they remain untouched. This editorial explores why common sense has become the rarest thing in paradise and who benefits from its absence.
Politics
Mara Lezama leads a new vision for Tulum’s Jaguar Park and its communities
Governor Mara Lezama will meet in Mexico City to present the Jaguar Park Project, aiming to protect Tulum’s beaches, ensure public access, and promote sustainable tourism in Quintana Roo.
Businesses
David Ortiz Mena highlights unity across Tulum’s tourism sector
Tulum hotel occupancy 2025 could exceed 80% as local leaders and hotel owners unite to face economic and reputational challenges affecting tourism across the Riviera Maya.
Politics
Sheinbaum orders review of Tulum’s Parque del Jaguar over beach access complaints
President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered a federal review of Parque del Jaguar in Tulum following public complaints over high prices and limited beach access.
Politics
How Parque Jaguar turned from eco-hope to institutional shame
Parque Jaguar in Tulum, once a conservation symbol, now faces allegations of fraud, nepotism, and corruption, threatening its mission and public trust in Riviera Maya.
Businesses
Mexican tourism leaders deny crisis in Tulum despite viral videos
Tourism officials deny a crisis in Tulum, pointing to seasonal lows and ongoing plans to improve infrastructure, service, and public beach access in the Riviera Maya’s fastest-growing town.
Riviera Maya Travel
How Tulum is resetting itself without losing its heart
Tulum is back, with clearer beaches, lower prices, and a renewed local spirit. Discover why fall 2025 might be the best time to visit this Caribbean gem in transformation.
Sin categoría
Tulum coral bleaching threatens shallow reefs and local tourism
Tulum coral bleaching is spreading across shallow reefs in the Riviera Maya, with divers reporting rapid damage tied to wastewater and careless tourism, a threat to Quintana Roo livelihoods and Mexico tourism.
Society
Tulum finds its balance as prices soften and community leads recovery
Tulum tourism 2025 faced a hard summer, yet locals, officials, and hotels are opening beaches, backing artisans, and rebuilding trust to welcome travelers again across the Riviera Maya and Quintana Roo.