Sheinbaum Opens Parque del Jaguar With Free Beaches and Lower Fees
Tulum, Quintana Roo — President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a series of changes to the Parque del Jaguar in Tulum, including reduced entry fees, free access to public beaches, and infrastructure improvements to ease visitor entry.
Under the new pricing, domestic tourists will pay 80 pesos (about $4) for the full tour, while foreign visitors will pay 265 pesos (about $14). Those who only want to use the beaches can enter for free and will only pay for internal transportation if they choose to use it.
Sheinbaum said the wall at the main entrance will be removed and replaced with an open access point to improve the park’s appearance. An eco-friendly parking lot will be built at the southern entrance to accommodate private vehicles.
The government will also expand the Visitor Center and other park facilities to broaden the tourist offering and enhance the visitor experience.
The new rates will be published in the Official Gazette of the Federation later Thursday, Sheinbaum said. She also announced a promotional campaign to boost tourism to the park and to Tulum.
Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx
