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.
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
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
Tourism rebound brings optimism for Tulum’s 2025 season
Tulum’s mayor Diego Castañón announced progress in reopening Parque del Jaguar beaches, boosting tourism, and improving services as the city prepares for a strong 2025–2026 season.
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.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum International Airport drops out of Mexico’s top ten
Tulum International Airport fell out of Mexico’s top ten for foreign arrivals in August as hotel occupancy slid and social media showed empty beaches, raising questions about prices, transport, and beach access.
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.
Politics
Mexico launches coordinated plan to revive tourism in Tulum
Mexico’s Tourism Ministry has launched a coordinated plan to restore visitor flow and economic confidence in Tulum after months of decline, aiming for a sustainable recovery across the Riviera Maya.
Riviera Maya Travel
Ticket sales to Tulum dip 20 percent, ADO shifts strategy for holidays
Passenger traffic to Tulum has dropped by up to 20 percent, according to ADO, as the company shifts strategy with holiday promotions and a growing digital user base in Yucatán.
Politics
Tulum for everyone or just the few? The government takes a stand
With over 1.2 million visitors in 2025, Tulum is rethinking its tourism model, focusing on public beach access, sustainable transport, and shared prosperity for its local community.
Politics
President Claudia Sheinbaum slams Tulum restrictions on public beaches
Tulum faces backlash over new beach access rules as President Sheinbaum denounces illegal restrictions. With tourism in decline, the crisis raises questions about fairness and the future of the Riviera Maya.
Lifestyle
The spiritual laws Gerry Sánchez says Tulum ignored
Gerry Sánchez claims Tulum’s crisis stems from spiritual missteps, sacred spaces opened without closure, replaced rituals, and the energetic consequences of disrespecting a sacred land.
Riviera Maya Travel
New Moxy hotel in Tulum fuses bold design and bohemian energy
Marriott opens Moxy Tulum, its first hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America, bringing bold design and social energy to the Riviera Maya’s hospitality scene.
Real Estate
Over 560 developments in Tulum raise concerns about sustainability
Tulum faces a critical moment with over 560 developments in progress. Real estate leaders call for a total infrastructure reengineering to avoid collapse and preserve the Riviera Maya jewel.
Art & Culture
Horseback cavalcade returns to Tulum with over 600 riders expected
Tulum a Caballo 2025 will gather over 600 riders to showcase rural tourism, cenotes, and traditions—reshaping how visitors experience the Riviera Maya beyond its beaches.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum no longer just for the rich? Winter 2025 could surprise you
Tulum’s high prices are dropping ahead of winter 2025. Lodging, food, and transport now offer options for every budget as competition reshapes the Riviera Maya’s most talked-about destination.
Art & Culture
Pepe Soho, creator of Mystika Museum in Tulum, dies at 52
Mexican photographer Pepe Soho, founder of Mystika Museum in Tulum, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of light, nature, and spiritual healing in the Riviera Maya.