
What happens when no one watches the nests?
Tulum’s turtle nesting season is under threat from roaming dogs and rising pollution. Conservationists urge action to protect endangered species along the Riviera Maya’s coastline.
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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Tulum’s turtle nesting season is under threat from roaming dogs and rising pollution. Conservationists urge action to protect endangered species along the Riviera Maya’s coastline.

Tulum’s tourism crisis pushes federal action, with protests over high access fees at Jaguar Park and a surprise FIFA 2026 announcement putting the spotlight back on Quintana Roo.

Tulum faces backlash over new beach access rules as President Sheinbaum denounces illegal restrictions. With tourism in decline, the crisis raises questions about fairness and the future of the Riviera Maya.

Tulum’s tourism crisis deepens as beach access is restricted by federal control in Parque del Jaguar, sparking outrage from locals and church leaders over the impact on the town’s future.

Tulum residents demand free access to public beaches and transparency in the Jaguar Park project, calling for inclusive planning and an end to exclusionary development practices.
Governor Mara Lezama will meet in Mexico City to present the Jaguar Park Project, aiming to protect Tulum’s beaches, ensure public access, and promote sustainable tourism in Quintana Roo.

President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered a federal review of Parque del Jaguar in Tulum following public complaints over high prices and limited beach access.

Parque Jaguar in Tulum, once a conservation symbol, now faces allegations of fraud, nepotism, and corruption, threatening its mission and public trust in Riviera Maya.

Tulum councilor Eugenio Barbachano warns that poor management of Jaguar Park and federal projects like Tren Maya and the airport are crippling local tourism and visitor numbers.

Mexico’s Congress passed a reform to guarantee free public beach access. Tulum leaders praised the move, calling it a vital step for equality, tourism, and environmental justice.

Parque del Jaguar in Tulum faces a tourism and labor crisis as Mundo Maya begins layoffs. Deserted facilities, privatized beaches, and worker protests raise urgent questions for Quintana Roo.

Tulum’s archaeological zone lost over 21,000 visitors in 2025 amid rising beach access fees, protests, and cultural tourism tensions, raising concerns ahead of the winter high season.

Over a dozen Tulum hotels and beach clubs have removed cover fees and minimum consumption rules in a joint move to make the Riviera Maya’s beaches more accessible and inclusive.

Tulum’s lancheros face a crisis as beach access fees and sargassum keep tourists away, leaving boats docked and families struggling to survive in Mexico’s once-thriving coastal hotspot.

Tulum vendors are facing mass closures after access changes and rising fees at the Jaguar National Park, threatening livelihoods and sparking debate over public beach access in the Riviera Maya.

Governor Mara Lezama secures free public beach access in Tulum after protests and talks with Grupo Mundo Maya, marking a key step toward equitable tourism in Quintana Roo.

Despite promises of free public access, Tulum’s beaches now require wristbands for basic services, leaving locals and tourists questioning the cost of what was supposed to be for everyone.

After a fine of over 3 million pesos, a Hilton-affiliated condo project in Tulum gains federal approval to continue construction near the Jaguar National Park, sparking renewed controversy.

Parque del Jaguar in Tulum will be free every Sunday starting August 31, granting locals and tourists access to the ruins and natural areas under Mexico’s long-overdue public access law.

Grupo Mundo Maya now allows free pedestrian access to Mangle Beach in Tulum, but locals say the 3km walk and lack of transport make the offer feel more symbolic than real.