Politics
Sheinbaum tells Tulum mayor to prioritize planning over beach debate
President Claudia Sheinbaum urges Tulum's mayor to focus on territorial planning, asserting that the beach access debate is resolved by existing laws.
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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348 stories · Page 7 of 18
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum archaeological zone struggles to recover pre-closure visitor levels
Real Estate
Tulum vacation rentals show rising supply and falling demand
Tulum vacation rentals face falling occupancy and rising supply as new developments enter the market, raising concerns among hosts, analysts, and investors across Quintana Roo.
Politics
Tulum Renace aims to reshape tourism rules and beach access
Tulum Renace sets a new framework for tourism management in Quintana Roo, aiming for safer beaches, stronger regulation, and coordinated planning across one of Mexico’s most visited destinations.
Art & Culture
Tulum confirms Pueblo Mágico status as renewal process advances
Tulum moves through the Pueblo Mágico renewal process after federal updates, confirming its designation and outlining plans to strengthen cultural identity and tourism strategy.
Society
New routes give public access to beaches inside Parque del Jaguar
Tulum expands public access with new accesos libres a las playas de Tulum, opening two permanent corridors inside Parque del Jaguar for residents, tourists, and artisans.
Real Estate
Tulum faces oversupply as vacation rentals outpace demand
Tulum’s short-term rental market keeps expanding despite falling occupancy and rates, raising concerns about urban strain and community impact in Mexico’s top coastal destination.
Politics
Tulum reshuffles key departments ahead of high season
Tulum’s mayor announced new appointments in key departments, including Civil Protection and Firefighters, to strengthen public services ahead of the high tourist season.
Society
Illegal land invasions expose weak urban control in Tulum
Illegal land invasions in Tulum, Quintana Roo highlight weak governance, corruption suspicions, and urban risks threatening one of Mexico’s most important tourism destinations.
Real Estate
Hidden fees and red flags in Tulum property deals
A clear, step by step guide shows how to avoid real estate fraud in Tulum, from confirming title and land use to securing a bank trust and conditioning payments on milestones, with practical checks for foreign buyers.
Real Estate
Accor expands in Mexico with Mayaliah Tulum MGallery
Accor expands its luxury portfolio with Mayaliah Tulum MGallery Collection, a project that blends design, culture, and sustainability to redefine high-end hospitality in the Riviera Maya.
Society
Tulum launches inspection campaign to stop illegal holiday parties
Tulum authorities will intensify inspections during the 2025–2026 holiday season to prevent clandestine parties and ensure safety across the Riviera Maya.
Art & Culture
Festival de Cine Consciente arrives in Tulum to unite art and sustainability
The Festival de Cine Consciente in Tulum will merge cinema, sustainability, and community from November 14–16, 2025, creating an open-air ecological venue for reflection and collective action.
Businesses
Businesses in Tulum struggle to survive amid tourist drop
Tulum faces an economic recession as foreign visitor numbers fall sharply, forcing iconic businesses to close and halting construction projects across Quintana Roo.
Real Estate
101 Park stands as the new benchmark for living and investing in Tulum
Tulum 101 introduces a new era of sustainable luxury in the Mexican Caribbean, where design, comfort, and nature coexist. 101 Park embodies this vision, redefining modern living in the heart of Tulum.