Society
Tulum’s Infrastructure Crisis as Urban Growth Outpaces Sewage Systems
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 Real Estate, Development, and Investment Context
Reporting and analysis on property, permits, development risk, legality, market trends, and investor context in Tulum.
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Real Estate
Why Smart Foreign Investors Are Still Buying in Mexico’s Riviera Maya in 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.
Real Estate
Riviera Maya Real Estate Agents Get Certified Amid Growing Market Pressures
Real estate agents in Riviera Maya face stiff competition. With new certifications and tools like Riviera Maya Residences, the market is shifting toward transparency and digital professionalism.
Real Estate
2025’s Real Estate Wake-Up Call for Tulum’s Property Owners
In 2025, Tulum’s rental prices dropped by 30%, leaving property owners in crisis. The only way to compete now? Professional exposure—Riviera Maya Residences leads the way.
Politics
The beaches of Tulum are slowly returning to the hands of the people.
Governor Mara Lezama secures free public beach access in Tulum after protests and talks with Grupo Mundo Maya, marking a key step toward equitable tourism in Quintana Roo.
Real Estate
How Tulum’s Housing Market Is Changing in the Post-Boom Era
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.
Politics
Politicians and Military Accused of Sinking Tulum’s Tourism in a Sea of Greed
Tulum National Park faces outrage as tourists and businesses are blocked without dual wristbands, sparking claims of overreach by CONANP and military group GAFSACOMM.
Real Estate
Luxury Condos Resume Near Jaguar Park Despite Previous Shutdown
After a fine of over 3 million pesos, a Hilton-affiliated condo project in Tulum gains federal approval to continue construction near the Jaguar National Park, sparking renewed controversy.
Businesses
Tulum Secures $2 Billion in Foreign Investments
Tulum lands $2B in foreign investment while locals win free access to Jaguar Park, raising new questions about prosperity, preservation, and who gets to belong in Quintana Roo.
Real Estate
How Riviera Maya Residences could redefine property marketing across Mexico’s Caribbean coast
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.
Riviera Maya Travel
American Tourists Keep Choosing Tulum Despite Travel Warnings
Despite U.S. travel warnings, American tourists keep visiting Tulum, drawn by real experiences and Riviera Maya’s warmth, while local businesses fight to keep up with growing demand.
Society
Should We Be Grateful for Just One Free Day on the Beaches Where We Live?
The fight for public beach access in Mexico intensifies as Tulum residents face fences, fees, and fading rights in a place once known for freedom, nature, and shared coastal beauty.
Environment & Nature
The Hidden Network Under Tulum That Everyone Depends On
Tulum wastewater crisis unfolds quietly as its natural growth outpaces underground infrastructure, raising key questions about sustainability, aquifer health, and future development.
Real Estate
AMPI Tulum Members Get Unlimited Listings and CRM Access With Riviera Maya Residences
Riviera Maya Residences provides AMPI Tulum members with free property listings, bilingual profiles, CRM access, and digital tools to stay competitive in the growing Tulum real estate market.
Real Estate
Can Real Estate in Tulum Be Profitable Without Losing Its Soul?
Tulum real estate is evolving fast as local professionals push for sustainable, purpose-driven development that honors the town’s unique identity and long-term future.
Real Estate
A Paradise Built on Lies Collapses in the Heart of Tulum
A controversial Tulum real estate project near a protected marine area is set for demolition after a landmark environmental court ruling that could reshape development in the region.
Riviera Maya Travel
Why Travelers Are Ghosting Tulum and Airlines Are Following
Tulum airport faces flight cancellations as tourism drops. Discover why travelers and airlines are rethinking Tulum travel this summer amid rising costs and fading appeal.
Politics
The Uniforms Are Back in Tulum, but This Time They’re Listening
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.
Society
The Mirage of Safety in a City That Never Fully Rests
Tulum sees a drop in high-impact crime but locals wonder how long the calm will last. Discover what’s really behind the latest crime in Tulum and the forces shaping its uneasy peace.
Environment & Nature
Soliman Law Emerges as Tulum’s Shield Against Urban Ecocide
Soliman Law could be Tulum’s decisive stand against ecocide, aiming to halt illegal growth, protect reefs and mangroves, and give citizens the power to defend their endangered paradise.