Businesses
Tulum Secures $2 Billion in Foreign Investments
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.
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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Society
The Jaguar Bites Back as Tulum’s Tourism Model Faces Growing Backlash
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.
Society
Tulum’s Fishermen Say Parque del Jaguar Is Sinking Their Livelihoods
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.
Society
Economic Tensions Boil as Tulum Faces Tourism vs. Community Clash
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.
Politics
Who Owns the Beach? Tulum Locals Fight Back Against Tourist Fees
Tulum residents are protesting restricted access to public beaches and ruins, blaming the military-managed Parque Jaguar for breaking promises and charging excessive fees.
Society
Tulum Faces Change, Not Decline, in the Wake of Industry Pressures
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.
Politics
A Fence in the Sand Sparks a War Over Tulum’s Public Lands
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.
Environment & Nature
The Hidden Network Under Tulum That Everyone Depends On
Tulum wastewater crisis unfolds quietly as its natural growth outpaces underground infrastructure, raising key questions about sustainability, aquifer health, and future development.
Lifestyle
Race Through the Lungs of Tulum in the Wild Jungle Trail Running Challenge
Experience the raw power of trail running in Tulum with Jungle Trail Running, a wild 5K or 7K race through cenotes and jungle paths designed for true adventurers and endurance seekers.
Riviera Maya Travel
The Hidden Law That Unlocks Tulum’s Ruins Every Sunday
Discover how Mexican citizens and residents enjoy free entry to archaeological sites like the Tulum ruins every Sunday, reaffirming a powerful cultural right.
Real Estate
Tulum Is Becoming the Beating Heart of Caribbean Architecture Innovation
Tulum is reshaping its future through the First International Biennial of Caribbean architecture, blending sustainability, heritage, and culture into a bold new urban vision.
Lifestyle
The Jungle Is Teaching Us to Slow Down Again
In the stillness after the storm of tourism, Tulum might finally rediscover its breath, its balance, its why.
Politics
What Happens When Tulum Forgets the Travelers Who Made It Famous
Tulum tourism decline is becoming more visible as high prices push travelers toward cheaper alternatives like Cobá, Bacalar, and Valladolid, reshaping the Yucatán travel map.
Riviera Maya Travel
Why Travelers Are Ghosting Tulum and Airlines Are Following
Tulum airport faces flight cancellations as tourism drops. Discover why travelers and airlines are rethinking Tulum travel this summer amid rising costs and fading appeal.
Environment & Nature
A Tulum Astronomer Fights to Bring Back the Vanishing Night
Light pollution is threatening Tulum’s night sky as local advocates push for change to protect the stars, culture, and astro-tourism from artificial glow and careless urban lighting.
Politics
Sheinbaum Moves to Unlock Tulum’s Ruins for Free Every Sunday
President Sheinbaum plans a decree to allow free Sunday entry to the Tulum archaeological site, aiming to restore public access and cultural connection for locals and national visitors.
Riviera Maya Travel
What the Mexico Travel Advisory Doesn’t Tell You
New Mexico travel advisory raises caution for Quintana Roo over crime and terrorism, but local leaders insist tourism remains safe in Cancún, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen.
Riviera Maya Travel
Why the Tulum Ruins Are Sparking More Frustration Than Fascination
Tourists visiting the Tulum ruins are facing confusion, high fees, and disorganization through the new Parque del Jaguar, raising questions about access and transparency at this iconic site.
Art & Culture
The Silent Erosion of Power Inside Mexico’s Archaeological Heart
Tulum ruins face unrest as Grupo Mundo Maya takes over ticket sales, sparking protests from INAH workers who fear privatization of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological sites.
Art & Culture
Who Owns the Memory Buried in Tulum’s Ruins
Tensions rise as INAH workers fight to protect the Tulum archaeological site from private hands and cultural erasure.