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Maya communities in Tulum still lack access to clean water, lighting, and waste collection, exposing persistent inequality despite official claims of inclusion and growing tourism revenue.
Tulum’s hospitality sector faces mounting costs and weaker demand. Business leaders say unity, not division, will be key to restoring growth and keeping Tulum’s tourism strong.
Tulum recovery is accelerating into the holidays, with officials projecting up to 95% hotel occupancy as beach rules, prices, and community pressures test whether the rebound reaches workers and residents alike.
The 23rd Festival de la Tortuga Marina in Tulum, Akumal, and Xcacel celebrates sea turtle conservation through culture, art, and community action across the Riviera Maya.
Tulum cancels its externally made Urban Development Program and begins a new, locally driven process to align growth, tourism, and sustainability under Mayor Diego Castañón and architect Guadalupe Portilla.
Tulum’s hotel sector remains optimistic as high season approaches, with leaders confident that
The Council for Tourism Promotion of Quintana Roo has launched a 62-million-peso campaign to rebuild Tulum’s image and restore traveler confidence after months of online criticism.
A Tulum visitor used a rake to protect endangered sea turtles from hungry birds, highlighting local efforts to safeguard Mexico’s fragile marine life on the beaches of the Riviera Maya.
Quintana Roo launches an integrated plan to relaunch the Tulum brand and position the Mexican Caribbean as a key player during the FIFA World Cup 2026, blending global visibility with local inclusion.
Developers warn that the future of Tulum depends on reinforcing urban infrastructure before uncontrolled growth surpasses capacity, as real estate projects multiply across Quintana Roo.
Tulum’s guides warn that Mexico’s new archaeological entry fees for foreign tourists could reduce competitiveness and arrivals, as federal policies link the increases to the Tren Maya project.
Mexico’s tourism remains strong, but Tulum’s debate over prices and perception reveals that competitiveness now depends less on arrivals and more on trust across the Riviera Maya.
Tulum syndic Rifka Queruel criticizes Mayor Diego Castañón for excluding her from planning sessions, warning that poor governance and political division threaten the town’s tourism future.
In La Veleta, Tulum’s booming real estate collides with neglected infrastructure as residents face flooded streets, rising frustration, and fading trust in local authorities.
Tulum faces its own storm, not of wind but of reputation. As tourism declines, the town must learn from Cancún’s Wilma recovery to rebuild unity, credibility, and sustainable growth.
Mexico’s reform to the Federal Rights Law raises admission prices at INAH museums and archaeological zones, including Tulum and Teotihuacán, sparking debate over access and conservation.
Mexico’s Tourism Ministry has launched a coordinated plan to restore visitor flow and economic confidence in Tulum after months of decline, aiming for a sustainable recovery across the Riviera Maya.
Tulum’s turtle nesting season is under threat from roaming dogs and rising pollution. Conservationists urge action to protect endangered species along the Riviera Maya’s coastline.
Passenger traffic to Tulum has dropped by up to 20 percent, according to ADO, as the company shifts strategy with holiday promotions and a growing digital user base in Yucatán.
Tulum’s tourism dropped to 30% this summer as poor infrastructure, legal chaos, and unchecked growth exposed a hidden crisis. Developers warn the dream may be collapsing.
