Tulum Offers Tax Breaks to Aid Businesses in Slow Months

Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo speaking at a press conference about fiscal stimulus proposals

Tulum, Quintana Roo — Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo announced Monday that he will present a fiscal stimulus proposal to the City Council next week, aimed at supporting businesses and taxpayers during the traditionally slow months of August and September.

The initiative includes discounts on property tax, business licenses, traffic fines, and other administrative fees. Various municipal departments have already submitted their proposed incentives, which the council will review before approval and implementation.

“We are going to present a series of fiscal stimuli to the council due to the situation in these two months, August and September. We need to help people and give them the opportunity to get regularized, which is the most important thing,” Castañón said.

If approved, the city will set up service modules staffed by personnel from multiple departments to inform citizens about available benefits and streamline regularization procedures. The proposal includes a 10% discount on property tax payments and waste collection fees, among other charges.

The mayor urged residents to conduct transactions directly at the Municipal Treasury and avoid using intermediaries or fixers. He stated that all authorized personnel must carry official identification and warned that anyone soliciting money to expedite procedures should be reported. Cases of alleged corruption or abuse by public servants will be investigated, and those found responsible will be removed from their positions, he added.

The city will continue coordinating with state and federal authorities to strengthen support for the business sector and the general public.

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By Laura Castillo

Laura Castillo covers tourism, business, and economic development across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the wider Riviera Maya for Riviera Maya News & Events. She tracks the region's most important business stories — from hotel investments and airline route expansions to real estate market trends and local economic policy — helping English-speaking readers stay informed about the economic pulse of Mexico's Caribbean coast.Laura has been reporting on Quintana Roo's tourism sector since 2020, closely monitoring developments in Cancun's hotel zone, Tulum's rapidly growing commercial corridor, and the evolving business landscape in Playa del Carmen. Her coverage includes corporate investments, employment trends, infrastructure projects, and the economic impact of events like sargassum seasons and hurricane preparation.Before joining Riviera Maya News & Events, Laura worked in business development and market analysis in the Riviera Maya region, giving her first-hand insight into how tourism, real estate, and local commerce intersect. She is fluent in English and Spanish.For story tips: laura@rivieramayanews.mx