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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
