Tulum Development, Permits, and Construction Watch

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.

October 15, 2025

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.

October 14, 2025

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.

October 14, 2025

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.

October 14, 2025

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.

October 13, 2025

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.

October 13, 2025

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.

October 12, 2025

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.

October 11, 2025

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.

October 7, 2025

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.

October 6, 2025

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.

October 6, 2025

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.

October 4, 2025

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.

October 4, 2025

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.

October 4, 2025

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.

October 3, 2025

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.

October 2, 2025

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.

October 2, 2025

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.

October 1, 2025

Tulum approved a short-term loan request of 76 million pesos to address falling tourism revenue and rising service demands, raising questions about its financial future and development model.

October 1, 2025

Tulum is facing a surge in mosquitoes this September, fueled by rain, humidity, and urban growth. Locals and tourists are adapting — but the jungle isn’t giving in without a fight.

October 1, 2025