Lead Coverage
Petition presses the military to give up the Jaguar Park as Tulum visits fall
A Change.org petition to split the Jaguar Park from the ruins has gathered thousands of signatures as the Tulum tourism crisis deepens into 2026.
Parque del Jaguar Access, Fees, and Rules in Tulum
Coverage and practical guidance around Parque del Jaguar, public access rules, entry fees, closures, and the changing shoreline experience in Tulum.
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Politics
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.
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.
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.
Society
American tourist cancels Jaguar Park visit in Tulum over bag of chips
A long-time American visitor was denied entry to Jaguar Park in Tulum for carrying a bag of chips in his car, losing a restaurant reservation inside.
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.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tourist Scams Near Parque del Jaguar Expose Control Gaps in Tulum
A visitor’s refund after an alleged inflated charge near Parque del Jaguar shows how unclear prices, public beach access confusion and weak preventive control can expose tourists in Tulum.
Society
Tulum Braces for Massive Sunday Tulum Parque del Jaguar Protest
Tension between federal authorities and the Tulum community escalates as the upcoming Tulum Parque del Jaguar protest calls for a massive manifestation this Sunday, May 3.
Environment & Nature
Playas Libres Tulum Protest Parque del Jaguar Disrupts Official National Park 45th Anniversary
The Playas Libres Tulum protest Parque del Jaguar highlighted a deep crisis in federal management during the 45th anniversary of the Tulum National Park today. Protesters reported a 70 percent drop in local sales and demanded transparency over cash collections and sargassum neglect.
Society
Protests Over Tulum National Park Management Controversy Hit Anniversary Ceremony
The 45th anniversary of the Tulum National Park was marked by a sharp contrast between official celebrations and a peaceful protest from the Playas Libres Collective.
NASCAR Tulum 100 Hub
Tulum Air Show 2026 and NASCAR Tulum 100 start today
Tulum begins four days of aviation and motorsport activities on Thursday, with controlled access, special transport routes and attendance projections that could reshape mobility around the airport and coastal areas.
Businesses
Why Tulum’s Parque del Jaguar Is Losing Visitors Fast
The Parque del Jaguar Tulum tourism crisis is triggering a 97 percent drop in visitors and widespread business closures in the coastal zone.
Businesses
Tulum National Park Tourism Crisis Linked to Federal Friction
Local operators warn of a worsening Tulum National Park tourism crisis as federal fees and sargassum drive away visitors.
NASCAR Tulum 100 Hub
Official Tulum Air Show Transportation Routes and NASCAR Mobility Plan Announced
Authorities release the official Tulum Air Show transportation routes for the April 2026 events, including intermodal Tren Maya connections.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum Tourists Denied Entry at Parque del Jaguar as Rules Clash
Operational disorganization at Tulum’s Parque del Jaguar is sparking fresh outrage as tourists are denied entry despite holding valid identification, exposing a damaging lack of unified criteria at the gateway.