Environment & Nature
"Panchito" Attack Exposes Years of Unregulated Crocodile Tourism in Tulum
After a crocodile attacked a visitor at Cenote Manatí, Tulum authorities plan to restrict swimming, diving, and wildlife interaction at natural sites.
Tulum Development, Permits, and Construction Watch
Reporting on permits, construction, regulation, and major development decisions shaping Tulum’s urban growth and investment climate.
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Businesses
Merchants on Tulum's Main Avenue Say Slow Season and Street Markets Are Pushing Them Toward Closure
Merchants on Avenida Tulum report one to three sales per day as low tourist season and informal street markets push small businesses toward collapse.
Environment & Nature
Mexico's Navy Has Already Removed More Sargassum in 2026 Than in All of Last Season
Mexico's Navy has removed 39,500 tons of sargassum from Quintana Roo's coast in 2026, already surpassing the entire 2024 season before peak months arrive.
Businesses
Tulum built a reputation on overpricing tourists, now its own businesses are paying for it
Restaurant sales in Tulum have dropped up to 60% since 2025. Between 8 and 15 establishments have closed. Municipal licenses still cost 40,000 pesos, with zero relief in sight.
Environment & Nature
Tulum to Restrict Cenote Activities After Crocodile Attack, Citing Federal Wildlife Protection Law
Tulum authorities are coordinating with PROFEPA to restrict cenote activities following a crocodile attack. Signage, permit requirements, and a possible ban on diving with wildlife are planned.
Real Estate
After Three Years of Volatility, Tulum Real Estate in 2026 Rewards Selective Buyers
Tulum real estate investment in 2026 looks nothing like the pandemic boom. A condo correction and rising villa yields are reshaping exactly what smart buyers should target.
Riviera Maya Travel
Ancient Walls, Caribbean Cliffs, and a Practical Guide to the Tulum Ruins
Entry fees at the Tulum Archaeological Zone doubled in 2026. Here is what every visitor needs before arriving at Mexico's most-visited Maya site.
Real Estate
Faena Tulum Takes Residential Project to Miami for Exclusive U.S. Market Presentation
At an intimate gathering in Miami Beach, Faena unveiled its vision for Faena Tulum to 60 Rose members, framing the beachfront development as a rare chance to enter the brand's cultural ecosystem at ground level.
Environment & Nature
Record Sargassum Season Threatens Riviera Maya Tourism as Cleanup Costs Mount
UNAM researchers project 40 million tons of sargassum will circulate through the Atlantic this year, straining Quintana Roo's containment systems and accelerating coastal erosion as cleanup efforts remove critical beach sand.
Environment & Nature
Record Sargassum Season Threatens Quintana Roo's Credibility Before FIFA 2026
The sargassum Quintana Roo 2026 season has arrived three months early, with 70 beaches now under red alert and projections reaching 130,000 tons by year's end.
Environment & Nature
Endangered Ocelot Death in Tulum Exposes Fatal Gaps in Infrastructure Planning
The recent ocelot death in Tulum on the El Tintal road has raised alarms about the environmental cost of rapid infrastructure expansion.
Environment & Nature
Three Massive Sargassum Waves Heading Toward Mexico and the Caribbean
The official sargassum forecast Mexico Caribbean 2026 report has identified three massive seaweed clusters moving toward the region.
Real Estate
Inmobilia Desarrollos and Kapital Bank Present New Financing Options for Real Estate Investment in Tulum
New tools for Tulum real estate investment financing are de-risking the luxury market as Inmobilia Desarrollos and Kapital Bank unveil a strategic partnership.
Society
Before Tulum Grew Too Bright to See the Stars
As airports, supermarkets, commercial centers, beach access debates, and large-scale events reshape the town, many residents are asking what should remain as Tulum continues to grow.
Real Estate
Tulum Real Estate Legal Dispute Exposes Delivery Breaches and Investment Risks
A high-profile Tulum real estate legal dispute over an undelivered condo unit highlights systemic risks and the controversial use of pandemic-era excuses.
Society
Tulum Requests Budget to Modernize Aging Tulum Traffic Light Network Grid
The Tulum traffic light network faces a critical failure due to obsolescence, prompting an urgent budget request for modernization.
Society
Human Remains Aldea Zama Tulum Found at Local Residential Intersection
Human remains Aldea Zama Tulum discovery triggers a massive forensic mobilization following a report at the intersection of Itzamná and Juan Ek.
Environment & Nature
The Legal Battle to Save Sac Actun From the Maya Train Bypass
Sélvame prepares new legal injunctions to halt the libramiento a Tulum, a project advancing over the Sac Actun system despite federal closure orders.
Real Estate
Faena Tulum and the New Shape of Residential Luxury in the Mexican Caribbean
Conceived by Alan Faena and designed by Brandon Haw Architecture, Faena Tulum brings together residences, hospitality, wellness, art, and community in a project designed for those who expect more than ownership alone.
Mayan Train
Maya Train Faces Structural Scrutiny Over Tulum Sinkholes
Structural vulnerabilities on the Maya Train's Tramo 5 Sur prompt technical reviews and demands for independent audits.