Lead Coverage
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.
Transportation in Tulum: Taxi, Bus, Transfers, and Mobility
Taxi fares, buses, transfers, road changes, mobility updates, and practical transport guidance for Tulum.
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Businesses
Tulum Airport Loses a Third of International Passengers
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.
Businesses
Business Leaders Tie Tulum Tourism Decline of Up to 50 Percent to Park Bundle
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.
Environment & Nature
Environmental Group Seeks Halt of Sedena Road Project Near Tulum
A new Sélvame MX amparo challenges Semarnat's permit exemption for a Sedena road project near Tulum, advancing on the same disputed Libramiento Tulum route.
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.
Businesses
Eight to Fifteen Restaurants Close in Tulum as Sector Reports Worst Season in Years
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.
Businesses
Unions Urge Formal Reports to Stop Tulum-Playa Van Overcharging
Transport unions and mobility authorities are urging passengers to file formal reports regarding Tulum-Playa van route overcharging to enforce strict driver suspensions.
Politics
Tulum Reactivates Tourism Councils as Businesses Warn of a Growing Crisis
Tulum is fighting the severe Tulum tourism crisis 2026 as new director Haydee Hernández reactivates consultative councils to counter falling afluencia and rising private sector discontent.
Riviera Maya Travel
New Tren Maya Fares Reduced by 30 Percent for All Travelers
New Tren Maya fares offer up to 30 percent savings as the separate foreigner rate is permanently eliminated.
Politics
Tulum and Viva Aerobus Launch Groundbreaking Medical Air Transfer Program for Specialized Regional Care
Tulum City Council and Viva Aerobus sign a first-of-its-kind agreement in Mexico to provide specialized medical air transfers for local residents.
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
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.
NASCAR Tulum 100 Hub
Official Tulum Air Show Transportation Routes and NASCAR Mobility Plan Announced
Authorities release the official Tulum Air Show transportation routes for the April 2026 events, including intermodal Tren Maya connections.
NASCAR Tulum 100 Hub
Transport Options For Tulum Air Show 2026 And NASCAR Mexico
Authorities detailed Tulum Air Show 2026 transportation routes so visitors can reach Base Aerea 12, Tulum Airport and Jaguar Park using shuttles, taxis, buses and the Maya Train.
Environment & Nature
Quintana Roo Sargassum Split Reaches Tulum Shores
Quintana Roo sargassum conditions 2026 show cleaner northern islands and heavier southern recales, while Tulum reports 1,224 tons collected since March.
Politics
Tulum Investigates Alleged Fake Construction Permits
Tulum authorities launch a criminal probe into fake construction permits circulating among developers. Four to five suspects identified; verification urged.
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.
Art & Culture
Beyond Literacy and the Movement Transforming Mayan Youth
As billion-dollar infrastructure projects reshape Tulum, Fundación Letras Itinerantes is building the region's most durable asset: educational and creative equity.
Gastronomy
Tulum Launches Festival Mar y Tierra for Producers
Tulum announces the Festival Mar y Tierra from April 10 to 12. This strategic event at the Palacio Municipal promotes local producers and regional gastronomy to diversify the tourism economy.
Sports
2026 NASCAR and Air Show Readiness Confirmed
Governor Mara Lezama confirms final coordination for the historic 2026 NASCAR and Air Show events at the Tulum International Airport hub.