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Sombras del Agave, the Tulum mezcal festival, returns May 28 to 30 with free entry, free seminars, and producers from ten Mexican states across three venues.
Tulum's government has launched consultations to redesign Avenida 7 Sur as a pedestrian commercial corridor in La Veleta, with wider sidewalks, green areas, and a 10 km/h vehicle limit.
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.
Tulum's collapse didn't arrive without warning. For years, every signal was there. This is the story of a paradise that knew what it needed and never got it.
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.
Tulum beaches are legally public, but reaching the sand has never been simple. Here are the two direct access points and 15 hotels where entry is now free.
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.
The Festival Trova Caribe 2026 emerges as a strategic cultural anchor as Tulum balances its global reputation with local heritage.
As airports, supermarkets, commercial centers, beach access debates, and large-scale events reshape the town, many residents are asking what should remain as Tulum continues to grow.
