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Three thousand signatures fall short in Jaguar Park separation drive
Three weeks in, the petition to separate Jaguar Park from the Tulum ruins has drawn about 3,000 signatures, representing under 1% of the municipality.
Tulum Cenotes, Ruins, and Practical Visitor Guides
Guides, access updates, regulations, and practical planning around cenotes and the Tulum archaeological zone.
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Businesses
From 71 Stalls to 18, Tulum Ruins Vendors Are Running Out of Time
Vendors at the Tulum archaeological zone report a collapse in foot traffic and sales, with active stalls falling from 71 to roughly 18 as monthly rents drop by more than half.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum archaeological zone averages 1,000 daily visitors as summer season approaches
Tulum's archaeological zone is averaging 1,000 daily visitors, down from 3,000 in February, with officials confident summer will restore full capacity.
Politics
The jaguar park keeps growing, one silenced inspector at a time
CONANP filed a federal complaint against a Tulum municipal inspector who sealed Grupo Mundo Maya collection booths, sparking a fierce debate about federal overreach and local autonomy.
Businesses
Tulum Hotels and Tour Operators Push for Lower Jaguar Park Fees Amid Tourism Slump
Tulum tourism businesses are negotiating promotional deals with Jaguar Park to lower entry costs, while hotel leaders say World Cup 2026 won't raise local rates.
Art & Culture
Tulum's Regional Museum Draws 780,000 Visitors With Federal Security Backing
The Museo Regional de la Costa Oriental recorded over 780,000 visitors last year, backed by federal security protocols and a growing cultural program inside Parque del Jaguar.
Art & Culture
A Sacred Text Returns to Its Language at a Tulum Cenote Ceremony
A new Maya Yucatec translation of the Popol Vuh was unveiled at Cenote Zacil-Ha in Tulum, blending traditional puppetry with digital illustration to reach younger audiences.
Politics
Free Beach Access, Sargassum Cleanup, and Park Fees All on the Table in Tulum
A weekend summit brought three levels of government and citizen groups together to debate Jaguar Park's future as Tulum's tourism sector faces mounting pressure.
Politics
Tulum Officials Seal Jaguar Park Booth After Protesters Flag Unauthorized Entry Fees
Tulum municipal inspectors sealed a booth at Jaguar Park's north entrance Friday after protesters reported unauthorized charges and missing permits.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum residents push Change.org petition to separate Parque del Jaguar from the Archaeological Zone
Coparmex Riviera Maya has joined a citizen-led Change.org petition demanding the administrative separation of Parque del Jaguar from the Tulum Archaeological Zone.
Businesses
Coparmex Asks the Federal Government to Separate Parque del Jaguar From Tulum Ruins
Coparmex Riviera Maya says higher Parque del Jaguar entry fees have cut visitor flow at Tulum's ruins and pushed artisans, operators, and merchants into a sales slump.
Businesses
Business Leaders Tie Tulum Tourism Decline of Up to 50 Percent to Park Bundle
Business leaders link Tulum's tourism decline of up to 50 percent to the bundled Jaguar Park and archaeological zone entry fee, urging authorities to reverse the scheme.
Environment & Nature
There Is a Crocodile in That Cenote, and Most Tourists Have No Idea
After a crocodile attacked a tourist at Casa Cenote, one question stands out: did visitors even know the animal was there? A guide to what lives in Tulum's waters.
Environment & Nature
Tulum to Restrict Cenote Activities After Crocodile Attack, Citing Federal Wildlife Protection Law
Tulum authorities are coordinating with PROFEPA to restrict cenote activities following a crocodile attack. Signage, permit requirements, and a possible ban on diving with wildlife are planned.
Businesses
Tulum's Tourism Sector Collapses to 20% of Normal Activity as Workers Abandon Archaeological Zone, Restaurants Close
Only four to five tourist groups now enter Tulum's archaeological zone each day, down from normal levels that sustained hundreds of workers. Restaurants report sales drops of 60 percent, over a dozen closures, and employees leaving for other states as the promised 2026 recovery fails to arrive.
Riviera Maya Travel
Facing Another Sargassum Season, Tulum Bets on Cenotes to Keep Visitors Coming
Sargassum is back on the Caribbean coast, and Tulum's tourism office is pushing cenotes, lagoons, and jungle routes as the answer for visitors this season.
Environment & Nature
After Years of Swimming With Tourists, Panchito Finally Had Enough
Panchito, the crocodile known for swimming near tourists at Casa Cenote in Tulum, bit an elderly visitor today in the first recorded attack involving the animal.
Riviera Maya Travel
Ancient Walls, Caribbean Cliffs, and a Practical Guide to the Tulum Ruins
Entry fees at the Tulum Archaeological Zone doubled in 2026. Here is what every visitor needs before arriving at Mexico's most-visited Maya site.
Riviera Maya Travel
The Best Cenotes Near Tulum, From Open Pools to Underground Cave Systems
Cenotes near Tulum range from sun-flooded open pools to deep cave systems. This guide covers every option with practical info on pricing, access, and timing.
Businesses
Tulum's Tour Guides Are Invisible in Their Own Site's Success Story
Certified tour guides at Tulum's archaeological zone say this season has been one of the worst in recent years, with bookings running 40 to 50 percent below historical norms, even as the site continues to rank among Mexico's most visited ruins.
Society
Tulum’s Battle for the Coast
A massive Tulum beach access protest paralyzed Highway 307 on Sunday as 150 residents demanded the removal of federal agencies from the Parque del Jaguar.