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.
Parque del Jaguar Access, Fees, and Rules in Tulum
Coverage and practical guidance around Parque del Jaguar, public access rules, entry fees, closures, and the changing shoreline experience in Tulum.
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Riviera Maya Travel
Chichén Itzá leads again while Tulum struggles to rebound
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum archaeological zone struggles to recover pre-closure visitor levels
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.
Politics
Government Confirms Free Beach Access Now Available in Tulum
Tulum opened new public access points to its beaches inside Parque del Jaguar, restoring free entry for residents and visitors.
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.
Businesses
Tourism in Tulum rises after months of decline
Tourism in Tulum shows a modest rebound as free entry to the archaeological site draws more visitors, offering hope for local businesses after a difficult season in Mexico’s Riviera Maya.
Society
Residents accuse Sunday charges of violating public access rights in Tulum
Tulum beach access fees have triggered local backlash over legality and fairness in Quintana Roo, with activists urging alternatives that protect conservation and keep public beaches open to all.
Riviera Maya Travel
Mexico reopens Tulum public beaches to boost tourism
Mexico’s tourism ministry reopens Tulum public beaches, ending restrictions by Jaguar Park and ensuring free access for visitors while aiming to revive the local economy.
Politics
Mara Lezama leads plan to secure free access to Tulum beaches
Mara Lezama and federal officials unveiled a New Sustainable Tourism Model for Tulum, seeking to preserve beaches, protect Jaguar Park, and ensure that growth benefits local communities.
Businesses
After a hard year Tulum recovery looks real for many
Tulum recovery is accelerating into the holidays, with officials projecting up to 95% hotel occupancy as beach rules, prices, and community pressures test whether the rebound reaches workers and residents alike.
Politics
New Urban Development Program of Tulum Aims for Local Balance
Tulum cancels its externally made Urban Development Program and begins a new, locally driven process to align growth, tourism, and sustainability under Mayor Diego Castañón and architect Guadalupe Portilla.
Businesses
Tulum prepares for high season with stronger local cooperation
Tulum’s hotel sector remains optimistic as high season approaches, with leaders confident that
Politics
Lessons from Tulum’s Urban Reckoning for Global Tourism
Tulum faces a tourism and urban crisis rooted in unchecked expansion. The government seeks to correct a development model that blurred the line between growth and sustainability.
Politics
Parque del Jaguar review signals shift in federal tourism policy
Tulum faces a reckoning as overdevelopment and poor planning strain its growth model, forcing Mexico to rethink how tourism, territory, and community can coexist sustainably.
Businesses
Tulum’s cultural tourism falters under new management system
Tulum’s tourism decline highlights the tension between conservation and accessibility as new management fees at Parque del Jaguar deter visitors and disrupt the Riviera Maya’s cultural economy.
Society
Playas Libres movement gains traction in Quintana Roo
Local leaders and the Playas Libres movement press authorities in Tulum to guarantee free beach access, as federal officials prepare possible announcements on the issue in Quintana Roo.