The untouchable projects hurting Tulum’s economy
Tulum councilor Eugenio Barbachano warns that poor management of Jaguar Park and federal projects like Tren Maya and the airport are crippling local tourism and visitor numbers.
Coverage of the Maya Train, stations, routes, travel changes, and infrastructure decisions affecting Tulum.
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Tulum councilor Eugenio Barbachano warns that poor management of Jaguar Park and federal projects like Tren Maya and the airport are crippling local tourism and visitor numbers.
A year after opening, the Tren Maya central station in Tulum sits mostly empty, with only two shops active out of nearly twenty, raising questions about its role in Quintana Roo’s tourism growth.
Tulum officials blame the Tren Maya, new airport, and Parque del Jaguar for the city’s financial crisis, sparking tensions with AMLO’s federal government and questioning Morena’s unity.
Tulum’s real estate stays resilient in 2025 thanks to tourism, infrastructure, and demand. But rising regulations and uneven occupancy require strategic investment and full legal compliance.
Tulum’s 2025 real estate market reflects a maturing shift—less speculation, more depth. From boho studios to beachfront villas, buyers now face a complex but grounded property landscape.
Tulum is now more accessible than ever with the Maya Train, offering direct, scenic routes through the Riviera Maya and transforming tourism across Quintana Roo.
Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize join forces to protect the Maya Forest, aiming to preserve biodiversity, culture, and livelihoods across 5.7 million hectares of the Mesoamerican jungle.
Tulum is Mexico’s top honeymoon destination, blending beaches, ruins, and romantic jungle stays in a boho-chic paradise made for couples.
Starting August 31, 2025, Jaguar Park in Tulum will offer free Sunday entry to all, following pressure from local officials and national law backing free access to archaeological zones.
Experience the magic of Jungle Trail Running in Tulum, where music, nature, and community converge into a one-of-a-kind race through the vibrant heart of Mexico’s lush jungle.
The cenotes of Yucatán are not just water—they are memory, myth and warning. As Tren Maya advances, what lies beneath may hold more answers than we’re ready to face.
Experience the raw power of trail running in Tulum with Jungle Trail Running, a wild 5K or 7K race through cenotes and jungle paths designed for true adventurers and endurance seekers.
The latest Tulum eviction displaced 170 families from a disputed settlement, raising concerns over land rights and escalating violence.
The Tren Maya breaks a new record with over 50,000 weekly passengers in summer 2025, but towns like Tulum and Bacalar struggle with tourism pressure and infrastructure challenges.
Greenpeace demands transparency from Semarnat over Cemex’s quarry project in a growing Tulum environmental controversy threatening jungle and the Gran Acuífero Maya.
Explore how the Tren Maya links Tulum with international airports, tourist routes, and ancient ruins across the Yucatán Peninsula in a new era of Mexico train travel.
Greenpeace dumped quarry stone at SEMARNAT in Cancún to protest new permits, warning that Maya Jungle deforestation unchecked by authorities threatens indigenous land and vital aquifers.
Tulum joins Worldcup 2026 in Mexico as a top tourist destination, leveraging its airport, Tren Maya, and global campaigns to boost local tourism and economy.
Explore Tulum history from its humble Mayan roots—92 inhabitants, jungle trails, chicleros and copreros—to its transformation into a boutique paradise that still holds ancestral rituals.
How Maya Train hotels along Mexico’s new railway are boosting summer bookings, offering bundled packages, and targeting eco-adventure travelers—but still face fierce Riviera competition.