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The Hartwood restaurant fire started in the palapa and drew firefighters and Civil Protection crews, who contained it with material damage and no reported injuries.
The Tulum sargassum surge is emptying beaches, forcing rate cuts, and pushing small coastal restaurants toward closure as cleanup funding faces scrutiny.
A new National Guard barracks at Tulum airport will house 705 troops, part of a wider command protecting the state's airports, beaches, and Maya Train.
After a packed amateur night in February, Tulum Fight Club now has one of its founders heading to a professional ring in Querétaro for his fourth pro fight.
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening tomorrow, Tulum and Quintana Roo business owners face real legal risk over match broadcasts, and most still don't know the rules.
Tulum airport recorded a sharp drop in international passenger traffic in early 2026, with four carriers suspending routes and daily frequencies cut from ten to three departures.
Business leaders link Tulum's tourism decline of up to 50 percent to the bundled Jaguar Park and archaeological zone entry fee, urging authorities to reverse the scheme.
A long-time American visitor was denied entry to Jaguar Park in Tulum for carrying a bag of chips in his car, losing a restaurant reservation inside.
Restaurant sales in Tulum have dropped up to 60% since 2025. Between 8 and 15 establishments have closed. Municipal licenses still cost 40,000 pesos, with zero relief in sight.
Tulum's restaurant sector is facing sales declines of up to 60 percent as eight to 15 establishments close due to low customer traffic and operating costs that remain unchanged. Business owners report no fiscal support or relief from municipal authorities despite the crisis.
Only four to five tourist groups now enter Tulum's archaeological zone each day, down from normal levels that sustained hundreds of workers. Restaurants report sales drops of 60 percent, over a dozen closures, and employees leaving for other states as the promised 2026 recovery fails to arrive.
At an intimate gathering in Miami Beach, Faena unveiled its vision for Faena Tulum to 60 Rose members, framing the beachfront development as a rare chance to enter the brand's cultural ecosystem at ground level.
UNAM researchers project 40 million tons of sargassum will circulate through the Atlantic this year, straining Quintana Roo's containment systems and accelerating coastal erosion as cleanup efforts remove critical beach sand.
Tulum officials present event calendar expansion, airport operations, and community tourism routes as the destination adapts to changing international travel patterns and regional competition.
Certified tour guides at Tulum's archaeological zone say this season has been one of the worst in recent years, with bookings running 40 to 50 percent below historical norms, even as the site continues to rank among Mexico's most visited ruins.
Sea turtle nesting Tulum has officially begun for the 2026 season. Environmental authorities confirmed the first nest on the municipal coastline, activating seven active protection programs and renewing urgent concerns about tourism pressure on critical nesting beaches.
Tulum Archaeological Zone guide services are operating at 50 percent capacity as independent travelers exit the market due to rising costs.
The latest Tulum hotel occupancy 2026 data reveals a widening gap between all-inclusive resorts and independent hotels as the market adjusts.
Discover how the upcoming Coach Ed Orgeron Tulum event is bringing signature Louisiana cuisine and interactive beach football to La Zebra.
The advance of the Riviera Maya sargassum marks a clear contrast with the clean north, challenging containment capacities.
A firsthand stay at Alaya Tulum, where beachfront rooms, natural materials, quiet service, and wellness shape a slower way to experience Tulum Beach.
