Tulum Safety, Crime Context, and Traveler Risk
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234 stories · Page 7 of 12
Society
Illegal occupation in Tulum sparks outrage over government inaction
The illegal occupation in Tulum’s Juanek Street has ignited public outrage, exposing governance failures and raising concerns about security, corruption, and the city’s future stability.
Politics
Tulum reshuffles key departments ahead of high season
Tulum’s mayor announced new appointments in key departments, including Civil Protection and Firefighters, to strengthen public services ahead of the high tourist season.
Society
Illegal land invasions expose weak urban control in Tulum
Illegal land invasions in Tulum, Quintana Roo highlight weak governance, corruption suspicions, and urban risks threatening one of Mexico’s most important tourism destinations.
Politics
Violence in Tulum raises pressure on local authorities
A new killing inside Rosa Negra restaurant has intensified pressure on Tulum’s government as citizens question Mayor Diego Castañón’s ability to contain growing violence in the tourist town.
Riviera Maya Travel
How to Avoid Getting Extorted by Police in Tulum
Learn how to avoid police extortion in Mexico with calm, safe strategies from real experiences. Practical advice for travelers and residents navigating encounters in Tulum and across the country.
Society
Mayor of Tulum urges citizens to report police extortion
Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo urges citizens and visitors to report police extortion, seeking to protect public trust and preserve the town’s tourism image ahead of the December season.
Society
Grupo Centurión strengthens fight against extortion across Quintana Roo
Grupo Centurión prevented a 400,000-peso phone extortion in Quintana Roo, helping a man confirm his family was safe while traveling to Tulum and highlighting new security efforts across the Riviera Maya.
Art & Culture
Maya communities in Tulum still lack water and public lighting
Maya communities in Tulum still lack access to clean water, lighting, and waste collection, exposing persistent inequality despite official claims of inclusion and growing tourism revenue.
Businesses
Tulum turns to AI-driven marketing to reshape its image
Tulum’s hotel leaders say the destination is entering a recovery phase, backed by a new international campaign and plans to strengthen infrastructure ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Politics
Tulum set for global spotlight as Quintana Roo plans ahead for World Cup 2026
Governor Mara Lezama traveled to Mexico City to strengthen security and tourism promotion for Tulum, aligning Quintana Roo’s strategy with preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum launches new Tourist Police to rebuild trust with visitors
Tulum will soon deploy its first Tourist Police, a bilingual force trained to strengthen safety and communication with visitors across Quintana Roo’s most iconic travel destination.
Society
Tulum’s Tiburones del Caribe union adopts AI-powered video systems
Tulum taxi drivers from the Tiburones del Caribe union are training to use AI-powered surveillance cameras connected to the C5, aiming to boost safety and transparency in public transport.
Riviera Maya Travel
Can Tulum survive its own myth of paradise?
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.
Society
Tulum Launches Safety Crackdown on CFE Infrastructure
Tulum has launched a crackdown on dangerous utility poles and wiring, pressuring CFE and telecom companies to act as rapid urban growth raises new safety concerns across the Riviera Maya.
Politics
How Parque Jaguar turned from eco-hope to institutional shame
Parque Jaguar in Tulum, once a conservation symbol, now faces allegations of fraud, nepotism, and corruption, threatening its mission and public trust in Riviera Maya.
Society
The Tulum We Deserve
Tulum doesn’t need a rebrand, it needs to honor the promises that made it magical: public beaches, fair prices, transparent rules, and the trust that once made visitors feel at home.