Parque del Jaguar Access, Fees, and Rules in Tulum

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

October 9, 2025

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.

October 9, 2025

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.

October 5, 2025

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.

October 3, 2025

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.

October 2, 2025

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.

October 2, 2025

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.

September 29, 2025

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.

September 23, 2025

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.

September 17, 2025

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.

September 6, 2025

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.

September 5, 2025

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.

September 3, 2025

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.

September 1, 2025

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.

August 30, 2025

Starting August 31, 2025, Jaguar Park in Tulum will offer free Sunday entry to all, following pressure from local officials and national law backing free access to archaeological zones.

August 29, 2025

Tulum lands $2B in foreign investment while locals win free access to Jaguar Park, raising new questions about prosperity, preservation, and who gets to belong in Quintana Roo.

August 29, 2025

Tulum residents will block the archaeological zone this Sunday, protesting access fees and exclusion by Parque del Jaguar, which many say threatens local tourism and livelihoods.

August 29, 2025

Tulum’s lancheros fear displacement as Grupo Mundo Maya plans new tour boats in Jaguar Park, fueling protests and raising questions about the future of local livelihoods in Riviera Maya.

August 28, 2025

Tulum locals are protesting high fees at Parque del Jaguar, claiming it’s hurting tourism and small businesses. The clash highlights deeper tensions in Mexico’s Riviera Maya economy.

August 27, 2025

Tensions rise over Tulum beach access as locals and leaders demand free entry to Jaguar Park, challenging Grupo Mundo Maya and pushing for national policy on public land rights in Mexico.

August 25, 2025