Stories and guides from Tulum expats
The selection of Tulum’s Señorita Independencia through an online form this year raises questions about transparency and community involvement, prompting locals to wonder about the true representation of the tradition.
The Tulum Independence Day parade has grown to 25 contingents this year, marking a significant increase from the previous year and aligning with the Grito ceremony.
Understanding the tax implications of renting out a furnished versus unfurnished property in Tulum is crucial for expats and digital nomads, especially considering the differences in tax rates and residency requirements.
Despite a municipal operation targeting motorcycles with altered exhausts, residents in Tulum continue to experience increased noise levels and crashes. The enforcement checks have stopped, leaving many questioning the effectiveness of existing regulations.
Tulum’s airport will operate with just 12 departures to Newark this winter season, marking a significant decline in international travel to the town.
Tulum's hotel occupancy forecast has been pushed back to November, with concerns about mass events and their impact on the coastal strip.
The Diablillas Mestizas of Hondzonot have been breaking barriers for a decade, turning a casual game into a powerful symbol of resilience and cultural pride.
Tulum’s new taxi app, set to launch soon, promises to standardize fares and provide real-time schedules for colectivos, addressing years of complaints about discretionary pricing.
Tulum’s business council has joined environmental groups in beach cleanups, aiming to sort and recycle collected waste into fuel, highlighting a new direction in sustainable tourism.
Tulum's Tulum 100 event at the airport generated 200 million pesos and 22,783 attendees, making it a global case study for sports tourism and a boost for the local economy.
Five Tulum hotels have suspended operations for the low season as the tourism sector faces financial challenges, with beachfront properties struggling due to sargassum removal costs and increased competition from vacation rentals.
Tulum has seen 29,413 sea turtle nests, with a single leatherback nest, highlighting the ongoing conservation efforts in the region.
Tulum airport will see 13 new destinations with 10 airlines between October 25 and March 27, but the exact number of weekly flights and the identity of the remaining six airlines are still unknown.
Tulum's latest government report highlights a 83% drop in homicides and increased security measures, but also shows a 8.1-point decrease in hotel occupancy, which might affect the town's vibe for expats and digital nomads.
Tulum's Xibalbá Tulum MTB 26 race, with over 100,000 pesos in prizes and a capped field of 500, is set to bring both excitement and economic considerations for the town.
Tulum's taxi union has introduced a controversial 24-zone fare board, but the state claims it's not authorized, pushing for taximeters instead.
The wall at Parque del Jaguar is coming down, and eight new winter air routes are set to boost Tulum's tourism, though details are still unclear.
Stay informed about the legal framework and enforcement practices regarding fines in Tulum to avoid falling victim to police extortion.
Starting Monday, Tulum's truck bypass routes will be closed for three days due to a CAPA sewer connection project, affecting heavy cargo units and passenger transport units.
Tulum's Playa Paraíso has regained its turquoise waters after extensive sargassum cleanup efforts, but hotel zones remain partially closed until October.
