TULUM — The “Tulum dream” of boho-chic luxury and pristine natural beauty has run into a harsh 2025 reality. The destination is currently facing a tourism crisis, with vacation rental occupancy rates in the municipality plummeting to a staggering 20.5%, down from 25% this time last year. In a recent report, hotel occupancy was also …
Beach access
It’s one of the most common myths about the Cancun Hotel Zone: that the endless stretch of pristine, white-sand beach is the private property of the massive resorts that line it. New visitors often find themselves wondering, “Where can I actually go? Let’s be clear: by federal law, every single beach in Mexico is public …


