Tulum Cenotes, Ruins, and Practical Visitor Guides

Tulum’s explosive growth is outpacing basic infrastructure, with over half the urban zone lacking sewage—putting the aquifer and the Riviera Maya’s future at serious risk.

September 9, 2025

Tulum’s visitor numbers have dropped sharply in 2025, sparking confusion over data and access to its ruins. Is it a statistical error—or a deeper tourism issue in the Riviera Maya?

September 9, 2025

Cultural tourism in Mexico reached over 12 million visitors in 2025, with Tulum, Chichén Itzá, and top museums fueling a renewed passion for heritage and economic growth.

September 8, 2025

Governor Mara Lezama secures free public beach access in Tulum after protests and talks with Grupo Mundo Maya, marking a key step toward equitable tourism in Quintana Roo.

September 6, 2025

Despite promises of free public access, Tulum’s beaches now require wristbands for basic services, leaving locals and tourists questioning the cost of what was supposed to be for everyone.

September 5, 2025

RÜFÜS DU SOL returns to Tulum for an exclusive DJ set at Zamna, swapping stadiums for the jungle in one of Riviera Maya’s most anticipated nights of 2026.

September 4, 2025

Free public access to Playa Mangle in Tulum is now official via Parque del Jaguar, marking a critical step in the fight for open beaches in Quintana Roo and across the Riviera Maya.

September 3, 2025

Parque del Jaguar in Tulum will be free every Sunday starting August 31, granting locals and tourists access to the ruins and natural areas under Mexico’s long-overdue public access law.

September 1, 2025

After protesting abuse, staff at Tulum’s Sedena-run hotel say they were fired under coercion, sparking outrage over military involvement in civilian labor and violations of Mexico’s labor laws.

September 1, 2025

Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize join forces to protect the Maya Forest, aiming to preserve biodiversity, culture, and livelihoods across 5.7 million hectares of the Mesoamerican jungle.

September 1, 2025

Nearly 10,000 sea turtle nests have been recorded on Riviera Maya beaches this season, defying poachers, pets, and development as conservationists fight to protect Mexico’s ancient mariners.

September 1, 2025

Tulum is Mexico’s top honeymoon destination, blending beaches, ruins, and romantic jungle stays in a boho-chic paradise made for couples.

August 30, 2025

Starting August 31, 2025, Jaguar Park in Tulum will offer free Sunday entry to all, following pressure from local officials and national law backing free access to archaeological zones.

August 29, 2025

Tulum lands $2B in foreign investment while locals win free access to Jaguar Park, raising new questions about prosperity, preservation, and who gets to belong in Quintana Roo.

August 29, 2025

Tulum residents will block the archaeological zone this Sunday, protesting access fees and exclusion by Parque del Jaguar, which many say threatens local tourism and livelihoods.

August 29, 2025

Tulum’s lancheros fear displacement as Grupo Mundo Maya plans new tour boats in Jaguar Park, fueling protests and raising questions about the future of local livelihoods in Riviera Maya.

August 28, 2025

Tulum locals are protesting high fees at Parque del Jaguar, claiming it’s hurting tourism and small businesses. The clash highlights deeper tensions in Mexico’s Riviera Maya economy.

August 27, 2025

Tulum residents are protesting restricted access to public beaches and ruins, blaming the military-managed Parque Jaguar for breaking promises and charging excessive fees.

August 27, 2025

Tulum’s tourism is unraveling. Rising prices, safety concerns, and informal services are pushing travelers to look elsewhere in Mexico, threatening the future of this once-thriving paradise.

August 26, 2025

Tensions rise over Tulum beach access as locals and leaders demand free entry to Jaguar Park, challenging Grupo Mundo Maya and pushing for national policy on public land rights in Mexico.

August 25, 2025