Society
Dozens of families lose income as Jaguar Park cuts staff
More than 60 Parque del Jaguar layoffs left Tulum workers without income after Grupo Mundo Maya let their short-term contracts expire unrenewed.
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
Army-run Tren Maya Tulum hotel sits nearly empty as one couple describes solo stay
The Tren Maya Tulum hotel, the largest in the army-run chain with 352 rooms, is running nearly empty, and Sedena has acknowledged the shortfall in its own contracts.
Riviera Maya Travel
A practical Tulum travel guide for the airport, train, and sargassum era
This Tulum travel guide covers the new airport, the Maya Train, sargassum season, ruins fees and cenote safety so you can plan a smarter trip.
Politics
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.
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.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum's Most Iconic Beach Is Free by Law, Fenced by the Military, and Fought Over by Residents
Since December 2024, Tulum's Jaguar Park beaches have been declared free five times. In May 2026, residents blocked the highway demanding the same. Here's the full story.
Riviera Maya Travel
Two Access Points, Fifteen Hotels, and the Real Story on Tulum's Free Beaches
Tulum beaches are legally public, but reaching the sand has never been simple. Here are the two direct access points and 15 hotels where entry is now free.
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.
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.
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.