Tulum, Quintana Roo — Members of the local cave diving community are pushing to revive the museum at the Jacinto Pat ejido, aiming to bring residents and visitors closer to the natural and cultural heritage of the area’s caves and underground rivers.
Alejandro Álvarez Enríquez, a member of the Regional Committee of Cave Divers for Ecology and Regulation, said reopening the space would let the community share information about Maya culture, the traces of ancient settlers and the discoveries made in the region’s subterranean systems.
Working with landowners on responsible tourism
Álvarez Enríquez said the committee wants to work with the ejido’s landowners to promote responsible tourism. Activities that could be strengthened include jungle hikes, wildlife watching and diving.
He argued those options would help diversify the area’s offerings beyond its beaches, particularly given the damage sargassum has caused to coastal tourism.
Greater promotion of Jacinto Pat’s natural and historical wealth could also open up opportunities for the community and strengthen recognition of its heritage, he added.
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