Despite promises of free public access, Tulum’s beaches now require wristbands for basic services, leaving locals and tourists questioning the cost of what was supposed to be for everyone.
Navy ships are back in action off Tulum’s coast to fight sargassum at sea, as the seaweed invasion threatens beaches, tourism, and local life across the Riviera Maya and Quintana Roo.
Tulum’s 2025 real estate market reflects a maturing shift—less speculation, more depth. From boho studios to beachfront villas, buyers now face a complex but grounded property landscape.
RÜFÜS DU SOL returns to Tulum for an exclusive DJ set at Zamna, swapping stadiums for the jungle in one of Riviera Maya’s most anticipated nights of 2026.
Tulum National Park faces outrage as tourists and businesses are blocked without dual wristbands, sparking claims of overreach by CONANP and military group GAFSACOMM.
Free public access to Playa Mangle in Tulum is now official via Parque del Jaguar, marking a critical step in the fight for open beaches in Quintana Roo and across the Riviera Maya.
Tulum deploys Navy vessels and a new floating dock to fight sargassum as part of renewed efforts to protect tourism and the environment along the Riviera Maya coastline.
After a fine of over 3 million pesos, a Hilton-affiliated condo project in Tulum gains federal approval to continue construction near the Jaguar National Park, sparking renewed controversy.
Tulum strengthens its global ties through a strategic meeting with the U.S. Consul General, focusing on sustainable tourism and long-term investment for Mexico’s Riviera Maya.
Sargassum still affects Tulum beaches in September 2025, with clean stretches beside heavily impacted zones, as the Riviera Maya faces one of its longest and most challenging seaweed seasons.
Parque del Jaguar in Tulum will be free every Sunday starting August 31, granting locals and tourists access to the ruins and natural areas under Mexico’s long-overdue public access law.
After protesting abuse, staff at Tulum’s Sedena-run hotel say they were fired under coercion, sparking outrage over military involvement in civilian labor and violations of Mexico’s labor laws.
Tulum residents blocked Highway 307 demanding free access to beaches inside Jaguar Park, accusing military-run Grupo Mundo Maya of privatizing the coastline and damaging local tourism.
Tulum lands $2B in foreign investment while locals win free access to Jaguar Park, raising new questions about prosperity, preservation, and who gets to belong in Quintana Roo.
Tulum residents will block the archaeological zone this Sunday, protesting access fees and exclusion by Parque del Jaguar, which many say threatens local tourism and livelihoods.
Tulum’s leaders and entrepreneurs met to build proposals for growth, security, and wellbeing, aiming to balance Mexico tourism with community needs in Quintana Roo’s fastest-growing town.
Quintana Roo closes summer with a 63.7% hotel occupancy rate, Tulum lags at 53.3%, and Cozumel sees just 50.2%, raising questions about the future of tourism in Mexico’s Caribbean.
Tulum’s lancheros fear displacement as Grupo Mundo Maya plans new tour boats in Jaguar Park, fueling protests and raising questions about the future of local livelihoods in Riviera Maya.
Quintana Roo will launch a new Tourism Police with 98 officers, lapel cameras, and international training to restore trust and protect visitors across Tulum, Cancún, and the Riviera Maya.