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The Best Cenotes Near Tulum, From Open Pools to Underground Cave Systems
Cenotes near Tulum range from sun-flooded open pools to deep cave systems. This guide covers every option with practical info on pricing, access, and timing.
Tulum Cenotes, Ruins, and Practical Visitor Guides
Guides, access updates, regulations, and practical planning around cenotes and the Tulum archaeological zone.
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Businesses
Tulum's Tour Guides Are Invisible in Their Own Site's Success Story
Certified tour guides at Tulum's archaeological zone say this season has been one of the worst in recent years, with bookings running 40 to 50 percent below historical norms, even as the site continues to rank among Mexico's most visited ruins.
Society
Tulum’s Battle for the Coast
A massive Tulum beach access protest paralyzed Highway 307 on Sunday as 150 residents demanded the removal of federal agencies from the Parque del Jaguar.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tourist Scams Near Parque del Jaguar Expose Control Gaps in Tulum
A visitor’s refund after an alleged inflated charge near Parque del Jaguar shows how unclear prices, public beach access confusion and weak preventive control can expose tourists in Tulum.
Businesses
High Costs and Low Bookings Cripple Tulum Archaeological Zone Guides
Tulum Archaeological Zone guide services are operating at 50 percent capacity as independent travelers exit the market due to rising costs.
Society
Tulum Braces for Massive Sunday Tulum Parque del Jaguar Protest
Tension between federal authorities and the Tulum community escalates as the upcoming Tulum Parque del Jaguar protest calls for a massive manifestation this Sunday, May 3.
Riviera Maya Travel
National Guard Hardens Access to Tulum Archaeological Zone After Teotihuacan Attack
Access to the site has been modified as new Tulum Archaeological Zone security protocols involve metal detectors and National Guard patrols.
Environment & Nature
Playas Libres Tulum Protest Parque del Jaguar Disrupts Official National Park 45th Anniversary
The Playas Libres Tulum protest Parque del Jaguar highlighted a deep crisis in federal management during the 45th anniversary of the Tulum National Park today. Protesters reported a 70 percent drop in local sales and demanded transparency over cash collections and sargassum neglect.
Society
Protests Over Tulum National Park Management Controversy Hit Anniversary Ceremony
The 45th anniversary of the Tulum National Park was marked by a sharp contrast between official celebrations and a peaceful protest from the Playas Libres Collective.
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Tulum Air Show 2026 and NASCAR Tulum 100 start today
Tulum begins four days of aviation and motorsport activities on Thursday, with controlled access, special transport routes and attendance projections that could reshape mobility around the airport and coastal areas.
Businesses
Why Tulum’s Parque del Jaguar Is Losing Visitors Fast
The Parque del Jaguar Tulum tourism crisis is triggering a 97 percent drop in visitors and widespread business closures in the coastal zone.
Environment & Nature
Unauthorized Foreign Divers Cause Irreversible Damage to Prehistoric Remains in Cenote Hoyo Negro
An unauthorized entry by foreign divers into Tulum's restricted cenote Hoyo Negro resulted in irreversible damage to prehistoric Pleistocene fossils.
Environment & Nature
Quintana Roo Sargassum Split Reaches Tulum Shores
Quintana Roo sargassum conditions 2026 show cleaner northern islands and heavier southern recales, while Tulum reports 1,224 tons collected since March.
Riviera Maya Travel
American Airlines launches affordable direct Miami Tulum flights
American Airlines launches direct Miami Tulum flights at $301 roundtrip, revolutionizing access to the Caribbean and triggering a significant Quintana Roo tourism boom.
Riviera Maya Travel
Navigating the 2026 Tulum Sargassum Season Survival Guide
Navigate the April 2026 sargassum surge in Tulum with our essential guide. Find sargassum-free beaches, top cenote recommendations, and real-time monitoring tools.
Environment & Nature
Sedena Construction Threatens Sac Actún Cenote System Under Expanded Tulum Bypass Plan
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.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum Tourists Denied Entry at Parque del Jaguar as Rules Clash
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.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum Safety and Scams Survival Guide 2026
A comprehensive guide for 2026 visitors wanting to avoid common Tulum scams through procedural discipline and transport verification in Quintana Roo
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum Intensifies Sargassum Management Strategy as Regional Algae Volumes Reach Record Levels
As sargassum volumes in Tulum hit record highs in early 2026, Municipal President Diego Castañón Trejo leads an intensified cleanup strategy to protect the destination's beaches and tourism economy.
Riviera Maya Travel
Escaping the Sargassum This Easter Shows Why Tulum Cenotes Are the Ultimate Retreat
While fluctuating sargassum challenges coastal beach plans this Easter, the pristine cenote network around Tulum provides a perfect freshwater alternative for travelers.
Businesses
Tulum Gets Its First Commercial Plaza as Centro Tulum Prepares to Open With 60 Stores and 900 Jobs
Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo confirmed that Centro Tulum, the municipality's first commercial plaza, will house 60 stores including Cinépolis and Chedraui, generating approximately 900 jobs for local residents.