Society
Tulum Felt a 6.1 Earthquake on June 8, 2026. No Injuries or Damage Were Reported
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake near the western coast of Cuba rattled Quintana Roo on Monday afternoon. No injuries or structural damage were reported.
Tulum Safety, Crime Context, and Traveler Risk
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234 stories · Page 3 of 12
Art & Culture
Tulum's Regional Museum Draws 780,000 Visitors With Federal Security Backing
The Museo Regional de la Costa Oriental recorded over 780,000 visitors last year, backed by federal security protocols and a growing cultural program inside Parque del Jaguar.
Politics
Tulum Fires Executive Police Director Over Abuse of Authority
Tulum dismissed the director of the Executive Police after fishermen denounced an illegal checkpoint and intimidation captured on a video that spread on social media.
Environment & Nature
Tulum Activates Primate Protection Protocol as Heat Waves Threaten Spider and Howler Monkeys
As heat waves approach Mexico, the Akumal Sanctuary and Profepa activate the national primate protection protocol to coordinate rescue of three vulnerable monkey species.
Society
Tulum Did Not Fall, It Was Pushed
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.
Environment & Nature
There Is a Crocodile in That Cenote, and Most Tourists Have No Idea
After a crocodile attacked a tourist at Casa Cenote, one question stands out: did visitors even know the animal was there? A guide to what lives in Tulum's waters.
Businesses
Tulum built a reputation on overpricing tourists, now its own businesses are paying for 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.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tourist Scams Near Parque del Jaguar Expose Control Gaps in Tulum
A visitor’s refund after an alleged inflated charge near Parque del Jaguar shows how unclear prices, public beach access confusion and weak preventive control can expose tourists in Tulum.
Society
The Hidden Crisis of Child Labor in Tulum Streets
The municipal DIF system intervenes after documenting 20 cases of child labor in Tulum, identifying potential human trafficking networks.
Riviera Maya Travel
National Guard Hardens Access to Tulum Archaeological Zone After Teotihuacan Attack
Access to the site has been modified as new Tulum Archaeological Zone security protocols involve metal detectors and National Guard patrols.
Real Estate
Inmobilia Desarrollos and Kapital Bank Present New Financing Options for Real Estate Investment in Tulum
New tools for Tulum real estate investment financing are de-risking the luxury market as Inmobilia Desarrollos and Kapital Bank unveil a strategic partnership.
Real Estate
Tulum Real Estate Legal Dispute Exposes Delivery Breaches and Investment Risks
A high-profile Tulum real estate legal dispute over an undelivered condo unit highlights systemic risks and the controversial use of pandemic-era excuses.
Society
Tulum Requests Budget to Modernize Aging Tulum Traffic Light Network Grid
The Tulum traffic light network faces a critical failure due to obsolescence, prompting an urgent budget request for modernization.
Society
Human Remains Aldea Zama Tulum Found at Local Residential Intersection
Human remains Aldea Zama Tulum discovery triggers a massive forensic mobilization following a report at the intersection of Itzamná and Juan Ek.
Society
Tulum’s Growth Has Outpaced the Safety of Its Streets
Tulum traffic crisis deepens as accidents, weak enforcement, and poor infrastructure raise daily safety risks for residents and visitors alike.
Politics
Tulum joins Mundial Social for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Tulum secures two new sports fields as part of the federal Mundial Social initiative for the 2026 World Cup.
Society
Security Forces Rescue Three Trafficking Victims in Tulum
A coordinated multi-agency operation in Tulum resulted in the rescue of three victims and the arrest of David N, a key figure in regional narcotics distribution and human exploitation.
Society
How K-9 Agent Kira Became the Silent Hero of the Tulum ADO Terminal
Specialized K-9 agent Kira led a tactical discovery of abandoned marijuana and suspected edibles at the ADO bus terminal, highlighting the silent efficiency of canine security.
Real Estate
State opens probe into land-for-work offers in Tulum corridor
Quintana Roo authorities are investigating an alleged land scheme in Santa Teresa near Tulum after families were reportedly promised lots in exchange for clearing land, while the accused group says its work is legal and nonprofit.
Society
Tulum Mobility Crackdowns Target Digital Platform Drivers
Independent drivers in Tulum face massive fines and systemic harassment from the local taxi union, effectively blocking services like Uber from the destination.