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.
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
Merchants on Tulum's Main Avenue Say Slow Season and Street Markets Are Pushing Them Toward Closure
Merchants on Avenida Tulum report one to three sales per day as low tourist season and informal street markets push small businesses toward collapse.
Society
Tulum's Greed Problem Reaches the Gas Pump, and a Tourist Paid for It
A tourist refueling a scooter at a Tulum gas station was charged for 12 liters after pumping four. The attendant returned the money once he noticed he was being recorded.
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
Tulum's Most Iconic Beach Is Free by Law, Fenced by the Military, and Fought Over by Residents
Since December 2024, Tulum's Jaguar Park beaches have been declared free five times. In May 2026, residents blocked the highway demanding the same. Here's the full story.
Businesses
Kore Tulum Workers Strike Over Unpaid Benefits After Hotel Closes Without Warning
Around 30 workers at the shuttered Kore Tulum hotel walked off the job Saturday demanding unpaid severance, vacation pay, and Christmas bonuses after the resort closed without warning or explanation.
Riviera Maya Travel
Growth Without Preservation Has a Price, and Tulum Is Paying It
Tulum's occupancy rates fell by up to 17.5 percentage points last year. Now the president of the Mexican Caribbean Hotel Council says destinations must choose identity over volume.
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.
Riviera Maya Travel
Facing Another Sargassum Season, Tulum Bets on Cenotes to Keep Visitors Coming
Sargassum is back on the Caribbean coast, and Tulum's tourism office is pushing cenotes, lagoons, and jungle routes as the answer for visitors this season.
Riviera Maya Travel
Two Access Points, Fifteen Hotels, and the Real Story on Tulum's Free Beaches
Tulum beaches are legally public, but reaching the sand has never been simple. Here are the two direct access points and 15 hotels where entry is now free.
Riviera Maya Travel
Ancient Walls, Caribbean Cliffs, and a Practical Guide to the Tulum Ruins
Entry fees at the Tulum Archaeological Zone doubled in 2026. Here is what every visitor needs before arriving at Mexico's most-visited Maya site.
Society
The dangerous cycle of violence after the pozol vendor case in Tulum
A viral video showed a foreign resident aggressively confronting a street vendor in Tulum. What followed was a disturbing psychological phenomenon: legitimate outrage escalated into threats of physical violence, while false information about his nationality exploited existing prejudices.
Environment & Nature
As Loggerheads Nest on Tulum's Beaches, Authorities Ask Tourists and Residents to Step Back
Sea turtle nesting season 2026 is underway on Tulum's coast, with loggerhead nests already confirmed in Akumal. Here's what visitors and residents need to know.
Riviera Maya Travel
The Best Cenotes Near Tulum, From Open Pools to Underground Cave Systems
Cenotes near Tulum range from sun-flooded open pools to deep cave systems. This guide covers every option with practical info on pricing, access, and timing.
Environment & Nature
Tulum Intensifies Sea Turtle Protection as Nesting Season Begins
Municipal government activates reinforced monitoring across beaches and calls on residents and tourists to help safeguard four of the world's seven sea turtle species that nest along the coastline.
Environment & Nature
Record Sargassum Season Threatens Riviera Maya Tourism as Cleanup Costs Mount
UNAM researchers project 40 million tons of sargassum will circulate through the Atlantic this year, straining Quintana Roo's containment systems and accelerating coastal erosion as cleanup efforts remove critical beach sand.
Businesses
Tulum Expands Event Calendar and Infrastructure to Compete in Shifting Caribbean Tourism Market
Tulum officials present event calendar expansion, airport operations, and community tourism routes as the destination adapts to changing international travel patterns and regional competition.
Society
Noisy Motorcycles and Modified Exhausts Face Fines in Tulum Starting May 14
Tulum will begin fining drivers with modified or excessively loud exhausts on May 14, following sustained noise complaints from residents. A grace period allows vehicle owners to restore factory systems before enforcement begins.
Businesses
Tulum Signs Tourism Promotion Agreements with Three Mexican Cities
Tulum municipal officials signed tourism promotion agreements with Monterrey, Tuxpan, Valladolid, and the national travel association during Tianguis Turístico 2026, while highlighting the Air Show's attendance and claiming a 70% drop in homicides.
Environment & Nature
Mexico's Navy Deploys 13 Vessels to Hold Back Sargassum From Quintana Roo Beaches
Mexico's Navy has deployed 13 vessels and 191 personnel to intercept sargassum before it reaches Quintana Roo shores, as forecasts warn of a record-breaking 2026 season.