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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499 stories · Page 9 of 25
Politics
Tulum Renace aims to reshape tourism rules and beach access
Tulum Renace sets a new framework for tourism management in Quintana Roo, aiming for safer beaches, stronger regulation, and coordinated planning across one of Mexico’s most visited destinations.
Environment & Nature
Tourists disturb resting crocodile in Tulum after mistaking it for a prop
A video of tourists provoking a crocodile in Tulum went viral after they mistook the reptile for a decoration, sparking criticism about wildlife awareness in the region.
Politics
Government Confirms Free Beach Access Now Available in Tulum
Tulum opened new public access points to its beaches inside Parque del Jaguar, restoring free entry for residents and visitors.
Society
New routes give public access to beaches inside Parque del Jaguar
Tulum expands public access with new accesos libres a las playas de Tulum, opening two permanent corridors inside Parque del Jaguar for residents, tourists, and artisans.
Businesses
Tourism in Tulum rises after months of decline
Tourism in Tulum shows a modest rebound as free entry to the archaeological site draws more visitors, offering hope for local businesses after a difficult season in Mexico’s Riviera Maya.
Real Estate
101 Park stands as the new benchmark for living and investing in Tulum
Tulum 101 introduces a new era of sustainable luxury in the Mexican Caribbean, where design, comfort, and nature coexist. 101 Park embodies this vision, redefining modern living in the heart of Tulum.
Riviera Maya Travel
Mexico reopens Tulum public beaches to boost tourism
Mexico’s tourism ministry reopens Tulum public beaches, ending restrictions by Jaguar Park and ensuring free access for visitors while aiming to revive the local economy.
Art & Culture
Maya communities in Tulum still lack water and public lighting
Maya communities in Tulum still lack access to clean water, lighting, and waste collection, exposing persistent inequality despite official claims of inclusion and growing tourism revenue.
Environment & Nature
Aktun Chen in Tulum receives green light from Semarnat
Semarnat authorized the Aktun Chen ecotourism park in Tulum after previous Profepa sanctions, granting 18 months for regularization and 50 years of operation under new environmental compliance rules.
Society
Hotels accused of overloading Tulum’s fragile sewage system
Tulum’s rapid tourism growth is polluting its underground water, as overwhelmed sewage systems leak into cenotes and the sea, threatening the Riviera Maya’s ecosystem and economy.
Politics
Lessons from Tulum’s Urban Reckoning for Global Tourism
Tulum faces a tourism and urban crisis rooted in unchecked expansion. The government seeks to correct a development model that blurred the line between growth and sustainability.
Politics
Parque del Jaguar review signals shift in federal tourism policy
Tulum faces a reckoning as overdevelopment and poor planning strain its growth model, forcing Mexico to rethink how tourism, territory, and community can coexist sustainably.
Businesses
Tulum’s cultural tourism falters under new management system
Tulum’s tourism decline highlights the tension between conservation and accessibility as new management fees at Parque del Jaguar deter visitors and disrupt the Riviera Maya’s cultural economy.
Riviera Maya Travel
From Tulum to Dubai, why travelers are choosing the desert next
From Tulum to Dubai, discover how renting a car in Dubai opens the door to unforgettable adventures across the UAE’s deserts, cities, and coastline.
Riviera Maya Travel
Foreign tourists could pay double to enter Tulum ruins under new law
Mexico’s updated Federal Rights Law could double entry fees for foreign visitors at the Tulum archaeological zone, signaling a nationwide shift in how the country funds cultural heritage.
Businesses
Tulum projects 90 percent hotel occupancy to close 2025
Tourism in Tulum remains strong as officials project 90% occupancy to end 2025, despite sargassum and what Mayor Diego Castañón calls a “media crisis” challenging the destination’s reputation.
Art & Culture
Mexico approves major hike in museum and archaeological site fees
Mexico’s reform to the Federal Rights Law raises admission prices at INAH museums and archaeological zones, including Tulum and Teotihuacán, sparking debate over access and conservation.