Tulum’s lancheros face a crisis as beach access fees and sargassum keep tourists away, leaving boats docked and families struggling to survive in Mexico’s once-thriving coastal hotspot.
Programa SAK’s latest coastal cleanups in Tulum removed 243 nurdles and exposed troubling waste patterns, highlighting the urgent need for marine conservation in Quintana Roo.
Parrillero Fest debuts in Tulum this September, uniting 25 local eateries in a cultural and culinary event expected to generate over 450,000 pesos and showcase the town’s rich identity.
Tulum will see rain this weekend due to a tropical wave and humidity from Central America, but Civil Protection confirms no cyclone threat for Quintana Roo or the Caribbean.
Los Mochis fuses Mexican and Japanese flavors high above London, offering tacos, sushi, mezcal cocktails, and views of St Paul’s in a bold dining experience.
Phones buzzed across Tulum as Mexico launched its first nationwide emergency alert via mobile for the 2025 Earthquake Drill, surprising residents and testing national preparedness.
Calle 8 in Tulum’s La Veleta remains unsafe months after resurfacing. Loose gravel, flooding, and speeding cars have turned the street into a daily risk for locals and visitors alike.
Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Tulum’s 5% public lighting fee unconstitutional, citing violations of tax equity. The surcharge on electricity bills has been struck down by the SCJN.
Airlines are cutting direct flights to Tulum and the Riviera Maya in 2026, but travelers can still access the region easily via Cancún and flexible travel plans. Tulum’s appeal remains strong.
Tulum will host the First Caribbean Architecture Biennial 2025, celebrating innovative, sustainable, and culturally rooted design across Quintana Roo and the wider Caribbean region.
Grupo Piñero invested €2.2 million in 2024 to promote regenerative tourism in Mexico and the Caribbean, protecting marine life, cutting emissions, and expanding water treatment in Riviera Maya.
Tulum vendors are facing mass closures after access changes and rising fees at the Jaguar National Park, threatening livelihoods and sparking debate over public beach access in the Riviera Maya.
David Ortiz Mena warns Tulum’s tourism faces mounting pressure from sargassum, rentals, and low occupancy. Unity and regulation are key to surviving the 2025 winter season and beyond.
Playa del Carmen launches Mexico’s first Cenote Corridor, uniting Tulum, Mérida, and more in a bold eco-tourism plan—but can it survive luxury development and environmental threats?
Tulum’s tourism slowdown is part of a wider global trend, not just local issues like the Parque del Jaguar or beach privatization, say business leaders looking for resilient solutions.
Sea turtle hatchlings emerged at Playa 72 in Playa del Carmen, marking the peak of nesting season in the Riviera Maya. Learn how to protect them if you encounter this rare natural event.
A Navy truck got stuck on a protected beach in Tulum’s Jaguar National Park during sea turtle nesting season, raising concern over environmental protection in Quintana Roo.
Tulum’s government and Grupo Mundo Maya unite to ensure public beach access, aiming to protect natural areas like Parque del Jaguar while promoting sustainable tourism in Quintana Roo.
Mureco Museum in Tulum celebrates its first anniversary with Maya rituals and music, after welcoming over 98,000 visitors and redefining cultural tourism in the Riviera Maya.