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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.
Tourism in Mexico faces new fiscal hurdles as business leaders urge the government to replace rising taxes with investment incentives to keep the country competitive in global travel markets.
Day of the Dead in Tulum returns from Oct 30 to Nov 2, blending Janal Pixán rituals, art, and community events that honor Maya ancestry and invite visitors into Mexico’s most soulful celebration.
Tulum’s hotel sector remains optimistic as high season approaches, with leaders confident that
Tulum’s rapid tourism growth is polluting its underground water, as overwhelmed sewage systems leak into cenotes and the sea, threatening the Riviera Maya’s ecosystem and economy.
Tulum celebrates the Janal Pixan Festival, a Maya tradition where the living and the dead reunite through food, rituals, and remembrance across the Riviera Maya this Día de Muertos.
Governor Mara Lezama and Tourism Secretary Josefina Rodríguez Zamora lead talks on ensuring free access to Tulum’s beaches, linking public inclusion with the future of Quintana Roo’s tourism economy.
The Tulum Half Marathon will take place on December 7 with 5, 10, and 21-kilometer races and a family walk, aiming to attract over 2,500 participants and strengthen community spirit in Tulum.
Jungle Tribe, the immersive culinary experience by chef Ignacio Andrade in Tulum, fuses art, technique, and sustainability to position the Mexican Caribbean as a high-end gastronomic destination.
Tulum’s guides warn that Mexico’s new archaeological entry fees for foreign tourists could reduce competitiveness and arrivals, as federal policies link the increases to the Tren Maya project.
Tulum International Airport fell out of Mexico’s top ten for foreign arrivals in August as hotel occupancy slid and social media showed empty beaches, raising questions about prices, transport, and beach access.
Semarnat denies authorization for Paraíso hotel in Tulum, citing environmental concerns within the National Park, exposing the legal uncertainty of tourism projects in protected areas.
Mexico’s Tourism Ministry has launched a coordinated plan to restore visitor flow and economic confidence in Tulum after months of decline, aiming for a sustainable recovery across the Riviera Maya.
Tulum faces mounting pressure to fix beach access and infrastructure as tourism leaders call for urgent action. Officials agree: the experience must match the destination’s reputation.
Tulum’s turtle nesting season is under threat from roaming dogs and rising pollution. Conservationists urge action to protect endangered species along the Riviera Maya’s coastline.
Passenger traffic to Tulum has dropped by up to 20 percent, according to ADO, as the company shifts strategy with holiday promotions and a growing digital user base in Yucatán.
Despite viral claims of a tourism crisis in Tulum, data reveals stable occupancy and strong arrivals, suggesting a manufactured narrative driven by politics, not reality.
Tulum’s tourism dropped to 30% this summer as poor infrastructure, legal chaos, and unchecked growth exposed a hidden crisis. Developers warn the dream may be collapsing.
Zamna Festival 2026 returns to Tulum with David Guetta, electrifying the Riviera Maya and raising new questions about tourism, impact, and the future of Mexico’s music capital.
Tulum is negotiating new airline routes to reconnect with Colombia and expand flights to Cancún, aiming to boost tourism and promote a more diverse travel experience in the Mexican Caribbean.
