Tulum Shuts Down Eight Businesses, Many Were Airbnbs

Tulum, Quintana Roo — The Director General of Inspection for the Tulum City Council, Sergio Canto Contreras, reported that the 2025 fiscal year closed with a total of eight closures in different areas, resulting from various irregularities detected in establishments within the municipality.

He mentioned that most of the establishments function as Airbnbs in areas such as La Veleta, Aldea Zama, and the city center. Meanwhile, Bar La Milpa, Dr Taco, and El Túnel were also closed.

He indicated that for 2026, closer communication with establishments and greater regulation will be sought, especially regarding street vending, to improve the municipality’s perception among national and foreign tourists, in coordination with Public Security, Civil Protection, and the Fire Department.

These actions, he explained, are part of the permanent supervision work carried out by the department to ensure compliance with current regulations.

Looking ahead to the 2026 fiscal year, Canto Contreras stated that the Inspection Directorate’s strategy will focus on strengthening communication and direct engagement with businesses, with the goal of preventing administrative violations before reaching sanctions.

He indicated that they seek to establish closer dialogue with owners and managers of establishments, so they clearly understand their obligations and can regularize their situation in a timely manner.

Furthermore, he highlighted that talks are already being maintained with directors of other City Council areas, particularly with the Street Vending Directorate, to advance a comprehensive regulation process. This joint work aims to achieve greater uniformity in the urban image and commercial activity that takes place in the municipality’s streets and public spaces.

The official emphasized that one of the main objectives of these actions is to improve the perception that tourists, both national and foreign, have of Tulum. “We seek for our municipality to have better reception and an orderly image, reflecting a responsible and well-organized destination,” he expressed.

Canto Contreras added that during 2026, work will continue in a coordinated manner with different municipal departments, especially with Public Security, Civil Protection, and the Fire Department, to reinforce supervision tasks and ensure adequate safety and operating conditions in establishments.

Finally, he reiterated that the Inspection Directorate’s intention is not only to sanction, but to foster a culture of compliance and shared responsibility between authorities and merchants, contributing to the orderly development of the municipality and strengthening economic activity for the benefit of the community and those who visit Tulum.