Tulum Archaeological Site Entry Fees Now Collected by Mundo Maya Company, INAH Says
Chetumal, Quintana Roo — The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced that as of Monday, the parastatal company Mundo Maya (GAFSACOMM), a subsidiary of the Defense Ministry, will be responsible for collecting entry fees at the Tulum archaeological site for both Mexican and foreign visitors.
In a letter addressed to site officials, INAH Quintana Roo director Margarito Molina Rendón said the institute will continue selling tickets, but only through Mundo Maya’s ticket booths. The change follows a presidential decree published July 17 establishing unified pricing: 80 pesos for Mexican nationals (Monday through Saturday) and 165 pesos for foreign visitors.
The move comes 10 days after President Claudia Sheinbaum announced free beach access to Tulum and a 30% reduction in archaeological site entry fees. The decree, which also covers the “Parque del Jaguar” natural protected area, requires all payments to be made in a single combined transaction at Mundo Maya points of sale.
Laura Castillo covers tourism, business, and economic development across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the wider Riviera Maya for Riviera Maya News & Events. She tracks the region's most important business stories — from hotel investments and airline route expansions to real estate market trends and local economic policy — helping English-speaking readers stay informed about the economic pulse of Mexico's Caribbean coast.Laura has been reporting on Quintana Roo's tourism sector since 2020, closely monitoring developments in Cancun's hotel zone, Tulum's rapidly growing commercial corridor, and the evolving business landscape in Playa del Carmen. Her coverage includes corporate investments, employment trends, infrastructure projects, and the economic impact of events like sargassum seasons and hurricane preparation.Before joining Riviera Maya News & Events, Laura worked in business development and market analysis in the Riviera Maya region, giving her first-hand insight into how tourism, real estate, and local commerce intersect. She is fluent in English and Spanish.For story tips: laura@rivieramayanews.mx
