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Tulum’s planned western bypass was halted and then canceled after jungle clearing was documented without valid environmental authorization, exposing sensitive Sac Actún caves and cenotes and prompting a longer redesign.
A federal judge ordered Profepa to carry out permanent, on-site environmental inspections on Tren Maya Segment 5 between Cancún and Tulum, increasing legal pressure to protect cenotes, caves, and underground rivers.
Quintana Roo announced the first phase of Manglares en Movimiento in Tulum, restoring 120 hectares of mangroves while creating guided routes, training local guides, and projecting 200 direct jobs.
Tulum beach operators say Cold Front 33 reduced sargassum at Playa Santa Fe, helping keep shorelines clean through the weekend and supporting stable visitor activity for water-based services.
Tulum has launched a regulated nighttime beach experience focused on marine bioluminescence, aiming to protect coastal ecosystems while offering visitors a controlled way to observe glowing plankton along the shoreline.
Tulum has already collected more than 185 tons of sargassum after an unusually early arrival, prompting authorities to deploy containers and warn that 2026 could resemble last year’s heavy season.
Sélvame MX says ongoing water quality tests near Tulum show turbidity linked to damaged Tren Maya Route 5 South structures, prompting the group to consider new legal action over potential aquifer contamination.
Tulum has removed more than 208 tons of sargassum and is expanding cleanup and prevention efforts as authorities evaluate interconnected antisargassum barriers for the 2026 season.
A Special Investigation by The Tulum Times examines evidence from activists showing damaged Tren Maya columns on Section 5 South that remain unrepaired inside the regional aquifer.
Tulum has recorded more than 112 tons of sargassum in January, confirming an early sargassum season in Tulum 2026 and prompting authorities to prepare for sustained coastal impacts.
The early sargassum arrival in Tulum is prompting hoteliers to call for faster creation of an environmental trust to manage sanitation funds and reduce economic and operational impacts.
Early sargassum 2026 has been detected off Quintana Roo, raising questions about whether the algae seen on beaches in January is temporary or a sign of another extended season.
A jaguar recorded near the Tulum archaeological zone highlights ongoing conservation efforts and the challenges of protecting endangered wildlife amid heavy tourism pressure.
A viral video from Playa Santa Fe shows a shark attacking a ray near the shore in Tulum, raising questions about shark presence in Quintana Roo and what it means for beach safety.
Quintana Roo reinforced its sargassum strategy with added funding and permanent operations as irregular arrivals reached Tulum and other beaches, while officials ruled out declaring a contingency.
The closure of a planned Maya Jungle road is being hailed as an environmental victory after experts warned it threatened the aquifer and fragile cave systems that supply water to the region.
The Tejido Project spay and neuter clinic on January 17 aims to sterilize 55 dogs in Tulum, focusing on prevention, community access, and reducing long-term suffering among street animals.
Residents in southern Tulum allege environmental damage from the Pastizales project, citing mangrove and wetland impacts near protected areas and questioning the permits granted.
Tulum marks a turning point in marine turtle conservation after a local program announced more than 20 million hatchlings released since 1996.
