Despite federal closures, illegal clearing by the military over the Sac Actún cenote system for the Tulum Bypass threatens the region's primary water source and ancient archaeological heritage.
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.
While fluctuating sargassum challenges coastal beach plans this Easter, the pristine cenote network around Tulum provides a perfect freshwater alternative for travelers.
Merchants near Tulum’s archaeological zone say access agreements for Parque del Jaguar are not being applied, with Sunday restrictions and the suspension of internal transport raising concerns for local commerce and visitor mobility.
Tulum is pushing a tourism circuit in its Maya zone that aims to bring direct income to rural communities while connecting visitors with local culture, nature, and community-led experiences.
Archaeologists recovered an 8,000-year-old human skeleton in an underwater cave in the Riviera Maya, a discovery driving urgent efforts to protect the region’s cenotes.
Quintana Roo opened its participation at ANATO 2026 in Bogotá as International Guest Destination, announcing expanded air routes and reinforcing Colombia’s role as one of its most consistent tourism markets.
A long-form live music film recorded in Mexico’s Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve was released publicly in early 2026, documenting a continuous musical recording shaped by the environment. The project, created by the SOMOS Collective, captures a single uninterrupted session influenced by the surrounding landscape, blending electronic music, acoustic elements, and ambient natural sounds.