Businesses
Hoteliers paid an environmental fee for years and saw no cleanup
Record sargassum is burying Tulum's beaches as business owners confront officials over a sanitation fee they say produced no cleanup, while closures spread.
Tulum Weather, Seasonality, and Best Time to Visit
Weather context, travel timing, seasonal changes, and planning guidance for visitors and residents.
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Businesses
A sargassum-based concrete plant is opening near Tulum with 400 cubic meters daily capacity
A new sargassum-based concrete plant is opening near Tulum, with daily capacity of 400 cubic meters and a proposal to pave a major local avenue with the material.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum archaeological zone averages 1,000 daily visitors as summer season approaches
Tulum's archaeological zone is averaging 1,000 daily visitors, down from 3,000 in February, with officials confident summer will restore full capacity.
Sports
Tulum Launches Free World Cup Watch Party With a Giant Screen, Food Stalls, and Local Flavor
Tulum's municipal government is hosting a free World Cup watch party at Domo Dos Aguas on June 11, 18, and 24 for Mexico's three group-stage games.
Politics
Tulum Begins New Phase of Road Rehabilitation Linking Downtown to Punta Allen
Tulum launches a new road rehabilitation phase covering 20 additional kilometers toward Punta Allen, inside the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, funded by Quintana Roo's public works secretariat.
Riviera Maya Travel
Mexico Tightens Passport Checks at Cancún and Tulum Airports Ahead of Peak Season
Mexico's immigration authorities are stepping up passport checks at Cancún and Tulum airports. Travelers with expired or damaged documents risk being denied boarding before they even leave home.
Politics
Tulum Activates Emergency Committee and Opens 38 Shelters for the 2026 Hurricane Season
Tulum has activated its emergency committee, confirmed 38 shelters, and begun citywide prep operations as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway.
Society
Tulum Beach Crews Say Hotel Sector Is Leaving Them to Fight Sargassum Alone
Beach cleanup workers in Tulum say hotels are contributing far too little to sargassum removal during what forecasters describe as a record-breaking season for the Mexican Caribbean.
Sports
Tulum Athletes Win 21 Medals Across State, National, and International Competitions in 2026
Tulum athletes won 21 medals across state, national, and international competitions in 2026, earning a municipal breakfast ceremony in their honor.
Politics
Free Beach Access, Sargassum Cleanup, and Park Fees All on the Table in Tulum
A weekend summit brought three levels of government and citizen groups together to debate Jaguar Park's future as Tulum's tourism sector faces mounting pressure.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum residents push Change.org petition to separate Parque del Jaguar from the Archaeological Zone
Coparmex Riviera Maya has joined a citizen-led Change.org petition demanding the administrative separation of Parque del Jaguar from the Tulum Archaeological Zone.
Businesses
Coparmex Asks the Federal Government to Separate Parque del Jaguar From Tulum Ruins
Coparmex Riviera Maya says higher Parque del Jaguar entry fees have cut visitor flow at Tulum's ruins and pushed artisans, operators, and merchants into a sales slump.
Environment & Nature
Tulum Activates Primate Protection Protocol as Heat Waves Threaten Spider and Howler Monkeys
As heat waves approach Mexico, the Akumal Sanctuary and Profepa activate the national primate protection protocol to coordinate rescue of three vulnerable monkey species.
Society
Tulum Schools Tighten Heat Wave Protocols as Quintana Roo Hits 40-Degree Highs
Tulum schools are tightening heat wave protocols as Quintana Roo hits 40 degrees, with 16 new shade domes underway and a possible school calendar adjustment ahead.
Environment & Nature
What Tourists Should Know Before Hurricane Season Reaches Tulum
Tulum's hurricane season opens June 1. The mayor inspected shelters, NOAA forecasts a below-normal Atlantic, and Quintana Roo stays among the country's most exposed states.
Businesses
Merchants on Tulum's Main Avenue Say Slow Season and Street Markets Are Pushing Them Toward Closure
Merchants on Avenida Tulum report one to three sales per day as low tourist season and informal street markets push small businesses toward collapse.
Environment & Nature
Mexico's Navy Has Already Removed More Sargassum in 2026 Than in All of Last Season
Mexico's Navy has removed 39,500 tons of sargassum from Quintana Roo's coast in 2026, already surpassing the entire 2024 season before peak months arrive.
Environment & Nature
There Is a Crocodile in That Cenote, and Most Tourists Have No Idea
After a crocodile attacked a tourist at Casa Cenote, one question stands out: did visitors even know the animal was there? A guide to what lives in Tulum's waters.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum's Most Iconic Beach Is Free by Law, Fenced by the Military, and Fought Over by Residents
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.
Art & Culture
Perfect Match Season 4 Premieres on Netflix With 20 Reality Stars Competing in Tulum
Perfect Match season four premiered on Netflix May 13 with 20 reality television contestants competing in Tulum, Mexico. The dating competition features singles from Love Is Blind, Temptation Island, and other franchises testing compatibility through strategic challenges at Casa Xolo villa.