TULUM, México – In a significant development for Tulum’s ecological and cultural landscape, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is set to inaugurate the Jaguar Park project within the next two weeks. This announcement follows a recent inspection tour by Román Meyer Falcón, Secretary of Agrarian, Territorial, and Urban Development, who reported that the park is now 96% complete. The final touches are underway, focusing on the finishing details of the Museum of Maya Culture, which will be managed by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
One of the notable features highlighted during the tour is the towering observation towers within the park, offering visitors a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view encompassing the archaeological zone and the Caribbean Sea. Meyer Falcón also emphasized the extensive reforestation efforts, covering over 5.5 kilometers of land previously used as an airstrip, now home to the Tren Maya Hotel.
Meyer Falcón emphasized its dual role as a cultural preservation site and an environmental sanctuary, explaining the project’s broader goals. The Jaguar National Park spans over 1,000 hectares and represents a substantial investment through the Urban Improvement Program, totaling more than 2.379 billion pesos. This investment is directed toward enhancing park infrastructure, preserving the environment, and integrating sustainable urban development practices.
Recently completed initiatives include a 2-kilometer bike path, perimeter fencing, service modules, and INAH offices. Construction of central and southern park access points, pathways linking to the Tren Maya, a federal highway, and a bridge is currently underway. Future amenities planned encompass a site museum, bicycle parking, electric bus centers, visitor centers, a forum, and pedestrian and wildlife crossings.
In 2023, Jaguar Park welcomed over 600,000 visitors, and projections indicate that visitation will increase to over 2.4 million by 2053.
