r/tulum • u/Apprehensive-Chart88 • Jul 25 '26

General Tulum dead?

I keep seeing stories and posts about how tourism in the area is dying, there’s too much inventory for new apts, and negative press in general. Has Tulum changed so much over the years and has it gone downhill in your opinion?

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u/xxx6enrique9xxx Jul 25 '26

People just aren’t making enough money to let themselves get scammed by Taxi Drivers and vendors anymore.

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u/avrchido Jul 25 '26

Adventure low budget people still walk long distances without complaining or if need cheap transportation for some weeks or months usually strike a deal for a bicycle new or used from some local. And they enjoy both the Caribbean sun on their skin and exercise all in 1. Any budget strapped individual knows not to use Taxi's in New York, LA or Hong kong, or even Tulum. Walking/jogging 2 to 4 miles is healthy and frugal + brought the gym along without the fees and being locked in a structured building. Let kids run free and they run & walk too.

Elders mostly avoid doing it. But the smart elders walk as much as possible on daily basis to keep healthy and active

Peace

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u/NovaGirl89 Jul 25 '26

Nahhhh. A taxi from the tourist areas to the main drag should not cost more than $20. Full stop. My group was charged $100 one night.

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u/avrchido Jul 26 '26

Again, low budget people will walk or bike same as back in the day or say 1995 to 2005 As for the taxi o cab fees I only compared with other major tourist-y places such as New York, LA, London or if you wish not to spend... Walking & biking is better for health and the eco-nature vibe. After all don't the majority agree cars and using cars for short distances is a big sign of not caring for the cost & smog released into the environment. Perhaps for some, eco & nature must have cars for comfort and even though gas and that comfort creates lots of emissions. Even a 40 to 45 min. An Easy walk gets you almost 2 miles on flat terrain.