Why Tulum's Tourism is Growing Too Fast | Condé Nast Traveler

Join Condé Nast Traveler in Tulum as we meet the people working hard to ensure a more sustainable future for the Mexican municipality. Over the past twenty years, tourism in Tulum has skyrocketed as travelers flock to enjoy the beaches and ruins of the ancient Mayan port city. The dramatic increase in tourism has brought many environmental issues to the town, such as waste infrastructure struggles, water pollution, and greenwashing. However, through the efforts of many hardworking locals, Tulum is actively working towards a more sustainable future through wildlife conservation, waste and water management, and the preservation of Mayan culture.
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[@catherinecole3978]

The last time we were in Tulum was twenty years ago. I have a degree in Mayan archaeology, so am not all that concerned with the touristy aspect of things. Staying at a quiet resort, traveling on local buses, checking out the markets, going to restaurants preferred by the locals, listening to a classical guitar at some local cantina, exploring the Mayan sites, oc course, practicing my really bad Spanish, swimming in that beautiful warm blue water, snorkeling, hiking, just make your own kind of music. Too bad that over-tourism is ruining things.

[@DampEnd26]

Looks like you saw the tip of the iceberg

[@hansanders323]

im going to Tulum in february 2025, is there anything i should take into consideration?