Reporting on permits, construction, regulation, and major development decisions shaping Tulum’s urban growth and investment climate.
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Tulum’s beach restrictions are sparking debate as officials clarify that rules on food, chairs, and umbrellas come from Conanp, not the local government. Here’s what’s really allowed.
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.
Mayan communities in Quintana Roo have filed a copyright complaint to halt the unauthorized use of their cultural heritage in the Maya Ka’an tourism project.
Roberto Palazuelos is fighting for land inside Tulum National Park amid the town’s worst tourism slump, sparking outrage over rising prices and unchecked development in the Riviera Maya.
Tulum is entering a new phase of strategic development as tourism and real estate leaders focus on infrastructure, accessibility, and sustainable growth across the Riviera Maya.
Tulum’s “Free Beaches” program introduces access rules that have sparked mixed reactions, as Mayor Diego Castañón postpones his weekly conference amid ongoing local conversations.
Despite the low season, construction in Tulum surges with new developments like Plaza Las Américas, La Comer, and a rise in gas stations — reshaping the Riviera Maya’s fastest-growing town.
Tulum has launched a crackdown on dangerous utility poles and wiring, pressuring CFE and telecom companies to act as rapid urban growth raises new safety concerns across the Riviera Maya.
Tulum is navigating the effects of rapid growth and rising prices, as gentrification reshapes life for locals and prompts reflection on sustainable development in the Riviera Maya.
Tulum’s mayor Diego Castañón Trejo joined a Morena workshop focused on the “Second Floor” of the Fourth Transformation, aiming to strengthen human-centered governance in Quintana Roo.
Governor Mara Lezama reaffirms her commitment to public beach access in Tulum, leading coordinated efforts to guarantee free, safe, and sustainable entry for residents and visitors in Quintana Roo.
Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve in Quintana Roo received a global award for its unique model of sustainable tourism, blending local leadership with nature conservation.
Tulum hotels cautiously support Mexico’s new beach access law, but call for shared responsibility as infrastructure, regulation, and visitor experience all hang in the balance.
Tulum doesn’t need a rebrand, it needs to honor the promises that made it magical: public beaches, fair prices, transparent rules, and the trust that once made visitors feel at home.
Tulum denied environmental approval for two luxury projects in Tankah IV, after both began construction without permits, triggering legal battles and damage to protected dune ecosystems.
Tulum Bay, a proposed luxury condo project in Tankah IV, has entered environmental review amid concerns over impacts to sensitive ecosystems on Tulum’s rapidly developing coast.
Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón led the push behind a new Mexican law that guarantees free and dignified access to beaches, a historic move with nationwide impact for coastal communities.
Riviera Maya Residences is transforming real estate in Mexico’s Caribbean coast with a local-first platform offering professional listings, visibility tools, and end-to-end property management.
Mexico approved a reform guaranteeing free access to all beaches and protected areas, following a Tulum-led initiative aiming to end private restrictions in Quintana Roo.
Mexico advances a new law for free beach access in protected areas, driven by Tulum’s mayor and supported nationwide. This could reshape tourism and public rights along the coastline.
