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.
Tulum locals are protesting high fees at Parque del Jaguar, claiming it’s hurting tourism and small businesses. The clash highlights deeper tensions in Mexico’s Riviera Maya economy.
The Tulum Beer Festival 2025 brings craft brews, local flavors, and live culture to the Riviera Maya, blending community, art, and tourism in one bold weekend celebration.
Public transport in Tulum and Playa del Carmen has lost over 50% of its passengers as tourism declines, impacting locals, colectivos, and airlines across the Riviera Maya.
Despite U.S. travel warnings, American tourists keep visiting Tulum, drawn by real experiences and Riviera Maya’s warmth, while local businesses fight to keep up with growing demand.
Mexicana de Aviación returns to the skies with its first commercial flight landing in Tulum, marking a powerful comeback for the iconic Mexican airline.
Tulum hotel occupancy experiences a softer summer, offering space for the destination to regroup as the tourism sector prepares for a more promising winter season.
The latest Mexico travel advisory places Quintana Roo under increased caution, raising concerns about tourism, safety, and perception in Mexico’s top coastal destination
Child labor in Tulum nightlife is rising as children work late selling bracelets to tourists while laws remain unenforced and families are trapped in cycles of poverty and invisibility.