
Tulum Airport Sees Drop in U.S. Flights as Cancún Remains King
U.S. airlines are cutting back flights to Tulum International Airport in 2025 as travelers continue to favor Cancún as their main gateway to Mexico’s Caribbean coast.
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U.S. airlines are cutting back flights to Tulum International Airport in 2025 as travelers continue to favor Cancún as their main gateway to Mexico’s Caribbean coast.

Sargassum returned to Tulum’s beaches after days of clarity, impacting Santa Fe and other key areas. Local crews continue cleanup efforts to protect Quintana Roo’s tourism image.

Grupo Piñero invested €2.2 million in 2024 to promote regenerative tourism in Mexico and the Caribbean, protecting marine life, cutting emissions, and expanding water treatment in Riviera Maya.

David Ortiz Mena warns Tulum’s tourism faces mounting pressure from sargassum, rentals, and low occupancy. Unity and regulation are key to surviving the 2025 winter season and beyond.

Sea turtle hatchlings emerged at Playa 72 in Playa del Carmen, marking the peak of nesting season in the Riviera Maya. Learn how to protect them if you encounter this rare natural event.

A Navy truck got stuck on a protected beach in Tulum’s Jaguar National Park during sea turtle nesting season, raising concern over environmental protection in Quintana Roo.

Tulum’s real estate stays resilient in 2025 thanks to tourism, infrastructure, and demand. But rising regulations and uneven occupancy require strategic investment and full legal compliance.

Akumal hosted the first international forum on sargassum barriers, placing Mexico at the forefront of smart, science-based coastal solutions across the Caribbean region.

Tulum’s experience offers valuable insights for emerging tourist destinations. Its rapid growth shows how smart planning can align real estate success with long-term sustainability.

Tulum’s government report highlights actions in security, health, and infrastructure, while residents continue to report challenges in basic services and access in several communities.

Profepa sealed off land in Sian Ka’an Reserve after forest fires, enforcing a 20-year ban on land use to ensure ecological recovery in Quintana Roo, a key issue for Mexico tourism and conservation.

Cancun International Airport welcomed over 1.4 million international passengers in August 2025, proving its resilience and dominance in Mexico tourism despite a shifting global travel landscape.

Tamara González wins the IFBB Miami Grand Prix 2025, taking 1st in Bodyfitness and putting Tulum’s fitness scene on the international map. A rising force with global ambition.

Tulum might soon launch drone deliveries with Farmacias Similares to reduce traffic and pollution, even as its streets struggle with basic infrastructure. Will the skies solve what roads can’t?

Tulum’s beaches are enjoying a rare break from sargassum as shifting currents push the algae elsewhere along the Riviera Maya, but experts warn the calm may not last.

Cultural tourism in Mexico reached over 12 million visitors in 2025, with Tulum, Chichén Itzá, and top museums fueling a renewed passion for heritage and economic growth.

In 2025, Tulum’s rental prices dropped by 30%, leaving property owners in crisis. The only way to compete now? Professional exposure—Riviera Maya Residences leads the way.

Hotel occupancy in the Mexican Caribbean dropped below 73.5% in August, with Grand Costa Maya outperforming hotspots like Tulum and Riviera Maya, according to Sedetur reports.

Sargassum levels have dropped across Tulum’s beaches thanks to shifting currents and weaker winds, offering tourists a cleaner coastline — but experts warn the reprieve may be short-lived.

Navy ships are back in action off Tulum’s coast to fight sargassum at sea, as the seaweed invasion threatens beaches, tourism, and local life across the Riviera Maya and Quintana Roo.