Coverage of public beach access, coastal restrictions, closures, and the balance between tourism and public space.
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Tulum’s tourism decline highlights the tension between conservation and accessibility as new management fees at Parque del Jaguar deter visitors and disrupt the Riviera Maya’s cultural economy.
Local leaders and the Playas Libres movement press authorities in Tulum to guarantee free beach access, as federal officials prepare possible announcements on the issue in Quintana Roo.
Tulum syndic Rifka Queruel criticizes Mayor Diego Castañón for excluding her from planning sessions, warning that poor governance and political division threaten the town’s tourism future.
Tulum International Airport fell out of Mexico’s top ten for foreign arrivals in August as hotel occupancy slid and social media showed empty beaches, raising questions about prices, transport, and beach access.
Tulum faces its own storm, not of wind but of reputation. As tourism declines, the town must learn from Cancún’s Wilma recovery to rebuild unity, credibility, and sustainable growth.
Semarnat denies authorization for Paraíso hotel in Tulum, citing environmental concerns within the National Park, exposing the legal uncertainty of tourism projects in protected areas.
Tourism in Tulum remains strong as officials project 90% occupancy to end 2025, despite sargassum and what Mayor Diego Castañón calls a “media crisis” challenging the destination’s reputation.
Mexico’s Tourism Ministry has launched a coordinated plan to restore visitor flow and economic confidence in Tulum after months of decline, aiming for a sustainable recovery across the Riviera Maya.
Tulum faces mounting pressure to fix beach access and infrastructure as tourism leaders call for urgent action. Officials agree: the experience must match the destination’s reputation.
Tulum’s turtle nesting season is under threat from roaming dogs and rising pollution. Conservationists urge action to protect endangered species along the Riviera Maya’s coastline.
Despite viral claims of a tourism crisis in Tulum, data reveals stable occupancy and strong arrivals, suggesting a manufactured narrative driven by politics, not reality.
Tulum advances a new tourism model as Governor Mara Lezama and Secretary Josefina Rodríguez promote sustainable growth, public beach access, and community involvement in Quintana Roo.
With over 1.2 million visitors in 2025, Tulum is rethinking its tourism model, focusing on public beach access, sustainable transport, and shared prosperity for its local community.
Lawmakers in Quintana Roo reignite the fight for public beach access in Tulum, challenging barriers and calling for federal coordination to protect Mexico’s coastal rights.
Tulum faces backlash over new beach access rules as President Sheinbaum denounces illegal restrictions. With tourism in decline, the crisis raises questions about fairness and the future of the Riviera Maya.
Tulum’s new beach access rules sparked national backlash. Now, Mexico’s tourism secretary is stepping in to clarify the law and restore public access to Riviera Maya’s iconic shores.
Tulum still holds its tourism appeal despite urban decay and lost beach access. Experts urge sustainable development plans to revive the wounded paradise.
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.
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.
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.
