Transportation in Tulum: Taxi, Bus, Transfers, and Mobility

A comprehensive guide for 2026 visitors wanting to avoid common Tulum scams through procedural discipline and transport verification in Quintana Roo

March 27, 2026

Tulum judoka Ariadna Jerai Chávez Medina achieves a historic second-place finish at the Pan-American Judo Cup in Panama, marking a major leap in her international career.

March 26, 2026

Despite record-breaking numbers across the Riviera Maya, Tulum’s hotel occupancy crisis deepens as union leaders warn of cancellations and looming layoffs.

March 26, 2026

Tulum Fire Department launches intensive training on vehicle extraction and firefighting hydraulics to enhance emergency response and safety for the community.

March 25, 2026

As 1.2 million visitors arrive for Semana Santa, Quintana Roo launches a massive Tulum Easter security operation to protect the Mexican Caribbean.

March 25, 2026

While fluctuating sargassum challenges coastal beach plans this Easter, the pristine cenote network around Tulum provides a perfect freshwater alternative for travelers.

March 24, 2026

Tulum’s rapid expansion has brought investment and visibility, but everyday life is increasingly shaped by unsafe walking conditions, deteriorating roads, weak waste collection, and basic services that have not kept pace.

March 24, 2026

Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo confirmed that Centro Tulum, the municipality's first commercial plaza, will house 60 stores including Cinépolis and Chedraui, generating approximately 900 jobs for local residents.

March 23, 2026

Twelve months after the brutal ambush that claimed the life of José Roberto Rodríguez Bautista in La Veleta, the investigation into Tulum's Security Secretary remains open with more questions than answers.

March 23, 2026

Quintana Roo’s tourism industry has launched a large-scale coastal operation using barriers, AI collection boats, and real-time monitoring as Tulum and nearby destinations prepare for an unusually heavy sargassum season.

March 23, 2026

Tulum is receiving more visitors again, but hotel and business closures continue after the sector’s 2025 downturn, leaving workers and their families facing ongoing economic uncertainty.

March 23, 2026

As Tulum prepares for larger spring equinox crowds, authorities are tightening surveillance and urging visitors to respect restricted areas while guides highlight the site’s Maya astronomical and maritime significance.

March 22, 2026

A Quintana Roo tourism official says Tulum airport’s flight pullback followed a lapse in airline incentives, even after a strong launch. The issue now is whether new terms can restore routes and lower access costs over time.

March 22, 2026

Tulum’s construction slowdown is reducing local hiring, limiting stable job placements, and affecting family income as fewer projects move forward and more companies rely on outside crews.

March 21, 2026

Holy Week in Tulum will bring heavy crowds, high demand, beach uncertainty, and major transport pressure, making planning essential for visitors and increasingly important for residents.

March 21, 2026

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.

March 20, 2026

Explore the new tourist packages for Holy Week that connect Tulum with the Maya Train, offering seamless travel experiences across the region.

March 20, 2026

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.

March 19, 2026

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.

March 19, 2026

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.

March 19, 2026