Reeves Wiedeman

contributing editor at New York Magazine

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The streets around Tulum’s beaches are lined with trendy bars, wellness spas, and expensive hotels. It’s become a stop on the international DJ circuit and music festival scene.

How tourists ruined the paradise of Tulum

The streets around Tulum’s beaches are lined with trendy bars, wellness spas, and expensive hotels. It’s become a stop on the international DJ circuit and music festival scene.

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