Tulum, Q.R. — Governor Mara Lezama has reported a “very productive” meeting between her government and Mundo Maya. Both sides sat down Friday to discuss free beach access for locals.
After the meeting with General Adolfo Héctor Tonatiuh Velasco, the Director of the Mundo Maya Group and his team, Governor Lezama reported that two public access points to the beaches were agreed upon.
“We held a very productive meeting with General Adolfo Héctor Tonatiuh Velasco, Director of Grupo Mundo Maya and his excellent team,” Governor Lezama said late Friday.
“I would like to inform you that today there is free and full access to the beaches: Pedestrian access through Playa Mangle at the south entrance and a second free access through Parque El Jaguar for all Tulum residents who present official identification (INE),” she added.
“Together, we moved forward with a clear focus: finding definitive solutions to the needs and concerns of the people of Tulum. This is just the beginning. We will continue working tirelessly to ensure that both locals and visitors can enjoy the natural beauty that Quintana Roo offers.
“We thank Grupo Mundo Maya for its commitment and willingness to move forward together for the well-being of all,” she said.
The Friday meeting was held after a Monday afternoon meeting between protestors and Tulum authorities that lead to some agreements. Agreements to free beach access and the archaeological zone on Sundays are being sought after Jaguar Park managing company, Mundo Maya, failed to abide by previous agreements, according to Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo.
On Monday, Mayor Castañón Trejo said the Friday meeting would include talks on the urgent need to make the necessary changes to ensure that people can access the ruins and beaches.
During the Friday meeting, a formal request was submitted to the Institute for the Administration and Appraisal of National Assets and the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas for a second public beach access point in the northern zone next to the Jaguar Park.
City Hall Secretary General Johnny Monsreal Padilla confirmed that the letter was received by the corresponding federal agencies and that an official response is expected within 20 business days.
Meanwhile, the municipal government has pledged to appoint an official responsible for supervising access through the southern zone to ensure unhindered beach access for residents.
Another meeting will be held on September 22nd to review progress and new working arrangements between federal, state and municipal authorities.
