Tulum , Q.R. — Authorities say access to Tulum’s Jaguar Park will be free for the public who wish to enjoy the beaches. The news came after President Claudia Sheinbaum toured the municipality Thursday.
After her July 16 visit, President Sheinbaum announced a package of actions to improve access to Jaguar Park, the Archaeological Zone, and the beaches of Tulum. The measures include free park entry, reduced access fees, cheaper transportation, infrastructure improvements, and a tourism promotion strategy.
Accompanied by Governor Mara Lezama, Sheinbaum announced that access to Jaguar Park will be completely free for all visitors while the electric transport operated by Grupo Maya will reduce its cost to 20 pesos, equivalent to the price previously charged by the traditional train.
She explained that those who wish to enter only the park or enjoy the beaches can do so free of charge, only paying for transportation if they use it, or by accessing on foot from the traditional entrance.
She also announced a significant reduction in entrance fees to the Archaeological Zone and the Protected Natural Area. Domestic tourists will pay 80 pesos, returning to the rates in effect in 2018 and 2019, while the fee for international visitors will be 265 pesos, representing a significant decrease from current prices.
As part of the accessibility improvements, President Sheinbaum announced that the park’s traditional entrance will be modified by replacing the existing wall with an archway, restoring visual and pedestrian access to the archaeological site and the beaches. The work will be carried out by military engineers.
She also announced the construction of an eco-friendly parking lot at the southern entrance with the purpose of facilitating the arrival of visitors who will be able to leave their vehicles there and continue their journey by electric transport or on foot.
The Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, who also participated in the July 16 tour, announced strategic actions that will be implemented as part of the Tulum Plan.
These include the implementation, in coordination with the National Guard, of a model for tourist care and attention, a professionalization and certification plan for tourism service providers and the construction of a parking lot at the southern entrance; a plan for the organization and improvement of public services for the town of Tulum,
The plan also includes a new public transportation system, a national and international promotion campaign, and a comprehensive program to attract new air routes and strengthen connectivity between the Tulum International Airport and the center of the municipality.
Governor Lezama stated that Quintana Roo is undergoing an unprecedented transformation thanks to the support of President Sheinbaum, highlighting progress in infrastructure, health, housing, mobility, security and social development.
The decree published by the Government of Mexico in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) regarding the new fees for the Jaguar Park and Archaeological Zone will come into effect July 20, 2026.
