Tulum Development, Permits, and Construction Watch

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.

May 12, 2026

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.

May 9, 2026

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.

May 8, 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.

May 2, 2026

The recent ocelot death in Tulum on the El Tintal road has raised alarms about the environmental cost of rapid infrastructure expansion.

April 26, 2026

The official sargassum forecast Mexico Caribbean 2026 report has identified three massive seaweed clusters moving toward the region.

April 25, 2026

New tools for Tulum real estate investment financing are de-risking the luxury market as Inmobilia Desarrollos and Kapital Bank unveil a strategic partnership.

April 25, 2026

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.

April 25, 2026

A high-profile Tulum real estate legal dispute over an undelivered condo unit highlights systemic risks and the controversial use of pandemic-era excuses.

April 23, 2026

The Tulum traffic light network faces a critical failure due to obsolescence, prompting an urgent budget request for modernization.

April 22, 2026

Human remains Aldea Zama Tulum discovery triggers a massive forensic mobilization following a report at the intersection of Itzamná and Juan Ek.

April 21, 2026

Sélvame prepares new legal injunctions to halt the libramiento a Tulum, a project advancing over the Sac Actun system despite federal closure orders.

April 20, 2026

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.

April 19, 2026

Structural vulnerabilities on the Maya Train's Tramo 5 Sur prompt technical reviews and demands for independent audits.

April 17, 2026

Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo warns developers of fake construction licenses as the Fiscalía opens a criminal investigation into a local fraud ring operating in Tulum.

April 16, 2026

The Tulum airport, open for less than three years, has been nominated as Mexico and Central Americas Leading Airport at the 2026 World Travel Awards.

April 16, 2026

Tulum secures two new sports fields as part of the federal Mundial Social initiative for the 2026 World Cup.

April 15, 2026

The first Tulum history book written by a Maya speaker restores forgotten memory and hidden figures like Maria Uicab to the center of local identity.

April 15, 2026

Tulum authorities launch a criminal probe into fake construction permits circulating among developers. Four to five suspects identified; verification urged.

April 14, 2026

Tulum announces the Festival Mar y Tierra from April 10 to 12. This strategic event at the Palacio Municipal promotes local producers and regional gastronomy to diversify the tourism economy.

April 10, 2026