When construction began in 1970, the official population of Cancún was… 3. Fast forward 50 years, the area is home to resorts with over 50,000 hotel rooms, and the population is nearing a million.
There are two Tulums. Literally, there is the “beach” side and the “town” side. The street art reflects the division. Whereas along the beach it’s all butterflies and dream-catchers, in town the street art represents the daily struggle.