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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tulum officials present event calendar expansion, airport operations, and community tourism routes as the destination adapts to changing international travel patterns and regional competition.
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.
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.
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.
Certified tour guides at Tulum's archaeological zone say this season has been one of the worst in recent years, with bookings running 40 to 50 percent below historical norms, even as the site continues to rank among Mexico's most visited ruins.
A massive Tulum beach access protest paralyzed Highway 307 on Sunday as 150 residents demanded the removal of federal agencies from the Parque del Jaguar.
A visitor’s refund after an alleged inflated charge near Parque del Jaguar shows how unclear prices, public beach access confusion and weak preventive control can expose tourists in Tulum.
Transport unions and mobility authorities are urging passengers to file formal reports regarding Tulum-Playa van route overcharging to enforce strict driver suspensions.