Tulum Neighborhoods, Growth Corridors, and Area Guides

Tulum saw a 1,200% increase in drug seizures and 55 arrests from July to September 2025, thanks to the Blindaje Tulum strategy aimed at improving safety in the Riviera Maya.

September 29, 2025

Phones buzzed across Tulum as Mexico launched its first nationwide emergency alert via mobile for the 2025 Earthquake Drill, surprising residents and testing national preparedness.

September 20, 2025

Calle 8 in Tulum’s La Veleta remains unsafe months after resurfacing. Loose gravel, flooding, and speeding cars have turned the street into a daily risk for locals and visitors alike.

September 20, 2025

Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Tulum’s 5% public lighting fee unconstitutional, citing violations of tax equity. The surcharge on electricity bills has been struck down by the SCJN.

September 19, 2025

Tulum authorities are inspecting 25 public beach access points amid growing concerns about blocked paths and limited entry, aiming to ensure fair access for locals and tourists.

September 17, 2025

Quintana Roo’s real estate market generates 142 billion pesos a year, with Tulum and Cancún leading the boom as national buyers fuel demand despite a drop in hotel occupancy.

September 15, 2025

Tulum’s government report highlights actions in security, health, and infrastructure, while residents continue to report challenges in basic services and access in several communities.

September 12, 2025

Tulum’s La Veleta faces planned blackouts as CFE upgrades its power grid. Rapid growth and rising demand challenge infrastructure in one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations.

September 11, 2025

Tulum’s explosive growth is outpacing basic infrastructure, with over half the urban zone lacking sewage—putting the aquifer and the Riviera Maya’s future at serious risk.

September 9, 2025

In September 2025, the Riviera Maya real estate market rewards strategy over speculation. Learn how to invest smart in Tulum, Playa del Carmen and beyond.

September 9, 2025

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.

September 4, 2025

Riviera Maya Residences is setting a new standard for real estate in Tulum Cancún and Playa del Carmen, where membership gives property owners global visibility and a competitive advantage.

August 26, 2025

Tulum wastewater crisis unfolds quietly as its natural growth outpaces underground infrastructure, raising key questions about sustainability, aquifer health, and future development.

August 24, 2025

The Guardia Nacional brings a new approach to Tulum security, focusing on trust, presence, and local engagement to make the streets safer without losing the town’s human heartbeat.

August 14, 2025

Tulum faces sargassum, urban growth and rising safety concerns with bold local actions—from street patrols to drainage projects—all reshaping daily life in the heart of the Riviera Maya.

August 4, 2025

Tulum is bleeding in silence as tourism fades, prices rise, and locals vanish—revealing a paradise that now feels like abandonment more than escape.

August 4, 2025

Tulum nightlife and poor infrastructure are turning Calle 7 into a chaotic and unsafe zone, sparking complaints from locals and raising concerns about the impact of Tulum tourism.

July 27, 2025

Tulum safety is no longer a rumor but a real concern as police corruption, taxi cartels and unchecked prices push tourists and locals out of what once was paradise.

July 12, 2025

Tulum life pulses with contradictions, weaving ancestral memory, jungle storms, neon nights, gratitude and resistance into a single breath that awakens your soul and challenges what paradise truly means.

July 11, 2025

Find the best places to stay in Tulum for 2025, from budget hostels to beachfront luxury. Explore options in every zone to match your travel style, comfort level, and expectations.

July 9, 2025