Guides, access updates, regulations, and practical planning around cenotes and the Tulum archaeological zone.
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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.
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.
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.
Tulum is now more accessible than ever with the Maya Train, offering direct, scenic routes through the Riviera Maya and transforming tourism across Quintana Roo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tulum is Mexico’s top honeymoon destination, blending beaches, ruins, and romantic jungle stays in a boho-chic paradise made for couples.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Tulum residents are protesting restricted access to public beaches and ruins, blaming the military-managed Parque Jaguar for breaking promises and charging excessive fees.
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.
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.
Tulum wastewater crisis unfolds quietly as its natural growth outpaces underground infrastructure, raising key questions about sustainability, aquifer health, and future development.
The cenotes of Yucatán are not just water—they are memory, myth and warning. As Tren Maya advances, what lies beneath may hold more answers than we’re ready to face.
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