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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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Living between headlines in Tulum
Society

Living between headlines in Tulum

Tulum shows a drop in homicides in 2025, but behind the numbers, fear, organized crime, and everyday insecurity continue to define life in this growing beachside town.

Violence Overshadows Tulum Anniversary's Second Femicide
Society

Violence Overshadows Tulum Anniversary’s Second Femicide

On the 17th anniversary of Tulum’s founding, the community woke to another harrowing reminder of its growing crisis: two femicides, just hours apart, that pierced the early hours and shook a town already grappling with the weight of escalating violence.

Riviera Maya Travel

Cancun Dolphinarium Faces Permanent Closure

Cancun’s iconic dolphinarium announces permanent closure, raising questions on ethics and tourism as local authorities and animal rights groups react to the long-awaited shutdown.

Tulum Airport Shutters After Landing Gear Malfunction
Riviera Maya Travel

Tulum Airport Shutters After Landing Gear Malfunction

A landing gear malfunction forced Tulum International Airport to halt operations on May 29, grounding flights and diverting air traffic. Authorities cleared the runway within hours, yet passengers faced delays and cancellations.

Tulum Tourism Slump Mirrors Pandemic Slowdown
Riviera Maya Travel

Tulum Tourism Slump Mirrors Pandemic Slowdown

Tourism operators in Tulum report this season’s downturn rivals pandemic lows, citing steep drops in bookings and occupancy. Service providers urge collaborative marketing efforts to revive the industry and safeguard livelihoods.

Urgent Plan Needed to Revive Tulum Tourism
Riviera Maya Travel

Urgent Plan Needed to Revive Tulum Tourism

Local authorities and industry leaders urge a comprehensive rescue plan to stabilize Tulum’s tourism sector, improve infrastructure, and promote sustainable growth amid overcrowding and environmental pressures.

Businesses

Tulum Tourism Surges, Traditional Businesses Left Behind

Traditional shops and eateries in Tulum are closing as they fail to meet evolving tourist expectations, exposing a growing gap between visitor demands and local offerings—and sparking concern over the region’s tourism economy.

Environment & Nature

Stewarding Coastal Wonders Through Measured Growth

A pivotal study is underway to assess the carrying capacity of coastal areas, aimed at ensuring sustainable development and preserving long-term ecological balance for future generations.

Tulum Faces Its Hardest Season in Decades
Riviera Maya Travel

Tulum Faces Its Hardest Season in Decades

Tulum’s tourism industry struggles through its toughest season in years due to lower visitor numbers, economic pressures, and shifting market dynamics amid global travel trends.

Luxury Hotel Chain Boosts Tulum’s Tourism Infrastructure
Riviera Maya Travel

Luxury Hotel Chain Boosts Tulum’s Tourism Infrastructure

Leading luxury hotel operators are expanding their investments in Tulum, driving growth in tourism infrastructure and real estate, showcasing confidence in the area’s potential as a premier destination.

Lula Beach Club in Tulum blends food, fun, and healing
Riviera Maya Travel

Lula Beach Club in Tulum blends food, fun, and healing

Lula Beach Club in Tulum blends soulful wellness, bold flavors, eco-conscious design, and vibrant community in a beachside oasis where every moment feels alive. Come for the magic. Stay for you.