European artist Zoran Matić opened an exhibition at Tulum Country Club, bringing residents and the Riviera Maya cultural community together while adding another international art event to Tulum’s growing cultural profile.
Through the voices of founders Elle and Tony Madalone, this story explores how Run Tulum is becoming more than a running club; a growing community that may be shaping a new era of fitness, connection, and everyday wellbeing in Tulum.
Jashita Hotel’s new Relais & Châteaux affiliation brings international attention to a secluded Soliman Bay retreat, highlighting how privacy, wellness, and protected nature continue to shape luxury travel near Tulum.
Independent promoters are keeping lucha libre active in Tulum despite limited infrastructure, no steady public funding, and few training spaces for young athletes in the municipality.
Tulum is confronting an unusually early and heavy wave of sargassum in 2026, raising hotel costs, threatening occupancy, and deepening tourism image concerns after a difficult year for the destination.
Merchants near Tulum’s archaeological zone say access agreements for Parque del Jaguar are not being applied, with Sunday restrictions and the suspension of internal transport raising concerns for local commerce and visitor mobility.
After three decades at the Tulum Archaeological Zone, the Papantla flyers are leaving because fewer visitors have cut income and made the tradition financially unsustainable for performers.
Tulum is pushing a tourism circuit in its Maya zone that aims to bring direct income to rural communities while connecting visitors with local culture, nature, and community-led experiences.
Witnesses described an aggressive ATV confrontation near Playa del Pueblo as daily messages from visitors allege abuse, scams, and official inaction in Tulum while sargassum season begins.
On our first morning, we were sitting on the balcony with coffee before the resort had fully woken up. The mangrove was still. The air carried a fresh, inviting breeze that made the outdoors feel effortless.
Encierros by Luis Antonio Trujillo drew more than 100 guests to Artery by Bacab Hotel, highlighting contemporary art’s expanding role in Tulum’s cultural and economic landscape.