Society
Dozens of families lose income as Jaguar Park cuts staff
More than 60 Parque del Jaguar layoffs left Tulum workers without income after Grupo Mundo Maya let their short-term contracts expire unrenewed.
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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Politics
Army-run Tren Maya Tulum hotel sits nearly empty as one couple describes solo stay
The Tren Maya Tulum hotel, the largest in the army-run chain with 352 rooms, is running nearly empty, and Sedena has acknowledged the shortfall in its own contracts.
Wellness
Yoga and Temazcal Anchor Tulum's Push to Relaunch Its Wellness Tourism Identity
Tulum will relaunch its wellness tourism identity at fairs in Paris and Tokyo this September, leaning on yoga, temazcal, and health-focused hotels.
Riviera Maya Travel
A practical Tulum travel guide for the airport, train, and sargassum era
This Tulum travel guide covers the new airport, the Maya Train, sargassum season, ruins fees and cenote safety so you can plan a smarter trip.
Businesses
Sargassum hits red alert across the central Quintana Roo coast
The Tulum sargassum surge is emptying beaches, forcing rate cuts, and pushing small coastal restaurants toward closure as cleanup funding faces scrutiny.
Environment & Nature
Builders cleared jungle illegally above Tulum's main water source
Cemda, Greenpeace, and Sélvame MX filed legal complaints over a 16-kilometer army road they say crosses Sac Actun, the cave system feeding the Riviera Maya's water.
Politics
Petition presses the military to give up the Jaguar Park as Tulum visits fall
A Change.org petition to split the Jaguar Park from the ruins has gathered thousands of signatures as the Tulum tourism crisis deepens into 2026.
Environment & Nature
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits near Felipe Carrillo Puerto without damage
Another magnitude 4.6 quake struck near Felipe Carrillo Puerto early Sunday, the third felt this month. Here is why earthquakes in Quintana Roo are no longer a rarity.
Politics
Three thousand signatures fall short in Jaguar Park separation drive
Three weeks in, the petition to separate Jaguar Park from the Tulum ruins has drawn about 3,000 signatures, representing under 1% of the municipality.
Businesses
From 71 Stalls to 18, Tulum Ruins Vendors Are Running Out of Time
Vendors at the Tulum archaeological zone report a collapse in foot traffic and sales, with active stalls falling from 71 to roughly 18 as monthly rents drop by more than half.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum archaeological zone averages 1,000 daily visitors as summer season approaches
Tulum's archaeological zone is averaging 1,000 daily visitors, down from 3,000 in February, with officials confident summer will restore full capacity.
Politics
The jaguar park keeps growing, one silenced inspector at a time
CONANP filed a federal complaint against a Tulum municipal inspector who sealed Grupo Mundo Maya collection booths, sparking a fierce debate about federal overreach and local autonomy.
Businesses
Tulum Hotels and Tour Operators Push for Lower Jaguar Park Fees Amid Tourism Slump
Tulum tourism businesses are negotiating promotional deals with Jaguar Park to lower entry costs, while hotel leaders say World Cup 2026 won't raise local rates.
Businesses
AMAV National Assembly in Tulum Aims to Win Over Mexico's Domestic Travelers
The AMAV National Assembly in Tulum gathered travel agencies from all 32 states, with a clear goal of turning Mexico's domestic travelers into the destination's next growth market.
Art & Culture
Tulum's Regional Museum Draws 780,000 Visitors With Federal Security Backing
The Museo Regional de la Costa Oriental recorded over 780,000 visitors last year, backed by federal security protocols and a growing cultural program inside Parque del Jaguar.
Art & Culture
A Sacred Text Returns to Its Language at a Tulum Cenote Ceremony
A new Maya Yucatec translation of the Popol Vuh was unveiled at Cenote Zacil-Ha in Tulum, blending traditional puppetry with digital illustration to reach younger audiences.
Politics
Free Beach Access, Sargassum Cleanup, and Park Fees All on the Table in Tulum
A weekend summit brought three levels of government and citizen groups together to debate Jaguar Park's future as Tulum's tourism sector faces mounting pressure.
Politics
Tulum Officials Seal Jaguar Park Booth After Protesters Flag Unauthorized Entry Fees
Tulum municipal inspectors sealed a booth at Jaguar Park's north entrance Friday after protesters reported unauthorized charges and missing permits.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum residents push Change.org petition to separate Parque del Jaguar from the Archaeological Zone
Coparmex Riviera Maya has joined a citizen-led Change.org petition demanding the administrative separation of Parque del Jaguar from the Tulum Archaeological Zone.
Businesses
Coparmex Asks the Federal Government to Separate Parque del Jaguar From Tulum Ruins
Coparmex Riviera Maya says higher Parque del Jaguar entry fees have cut visitor flow at Tulum's ruins and pushed artisans, operators, and merchants into a sales slump.