Tulum Expands Video Surveillance Network to More Than 1,850 Cameras

Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón inspects the C2 video surveillance center in Tulum.

Tulum, Quintana Roo — Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo visited the city’s Command and Control Center (C2) to review security operations, confirming that the municipality’s video surveillance network now exceeds 1,850 active cameras, up from 400.

Castañón said the digital expansion has been key to improving police response times and strengthening public safety across the municipality, including areas frequented by tourists.

According to municipal officials, the combination of advanced technology, business community support and coordinated institutional work has produced immediate results, including an 80% reduction in homicides.

The deployment of analytical cameras at strategic points has reinforced smart patrolling efforts, according to authorities. The infrastructure allows officials to detect criminal activity more quickly, act faster in emergencies, and better protect tourist zones.

Castañón added that the city will continue expanding the surveillance network and integrating new digital tools to monitor the entire municipality on an ongoing basis.

“We fortify our video surveillance network by connecting more than 1,850 cameras from the C2, achieving an 80% reduction in homicide rates,” Castañón wrote on X. “We thank the business sector for joining this effort. We keep working for a safe Tulum.”

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By Javier Mendez

Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx