Context and practical guidance around Aldea Zama, La Veleta, Region 15, Selva Zama, and the urban geography shaping Tulum.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 wastewater crisis unfolds quietly as its natural growth outpaces underground infrastructure, raising key questions about sustainability, aquifer health, and future development.
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.
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.
Tulum is bleeding in silence as tourism fades, prices rise, and locals vanish—revealing a paradise that now feels like abandonment more than escape.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tulum restaurants are increasingly losing their traditional Mexican identity, trading home‑cooked flavors for sleek Instagram‑ready menus that appeal to tourists but disappoint locals and culture seekers.
Should you rent or buy in the Riviera Maya in 2025? We deliver a complete financial breakdown for expats, comparing the costs, benefits, and the critical “tipping point” where buying becomes the smarter investment.
Tulum Airbnb listings have surged from 8,400 to nearly 8,900 in mid‑2025, and with new infrastructure, are projected to top 9,300–9,600 by mid‑2026, driven by beachside and one‑bedroom demand.
Is Tulum’s property market a bubble or a maturing gold rush? We dive deep into the real ROI, capital appreciation rates, and market realities for investors in 2025.
Get the latest on Tulum Region 15 road paving progress and see how major upgrades are transforming local infrastructure and boosting connectivity in Tulum’s vital neighborhood.
