Coverage of public beach access, coastal restrictions, closures, and the balance between tourism and public space.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered a federal review of Parque del Jaguar in Tulum following public complaints over high prices and limited beach access.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor Mara Lezama reaffirms her commitment to public beach access in Tulum, leading coordinated efforts to guarantee free, safe, and sustainable entry for residents and visitors in Quintana Roo.
Tulum hotels cautiously support Mexico’s new beach access law, but call for shared responsibility as infrastructure, regulation, and visitor experience all hang in the balance.
Tulum councilor Eugenio Barbachano warns that poor management of Jaguar Park and federal projects like Tren Maya and the airport are crippling local tourism and visitor numbers.
Tulum doesn’t need a rebrand, it needs to honor the promises that made it magical: public beaches, fair prices, transparent rules, and the trust that once made visitors feel at home.
