Tulum Campaign to Separate Jaguar Park From Archaeological Zone Struggles for Signatures

Tulum, Quintana Roo — A citizen campaign seeking to administratively separate the Jaguar Park from the Tulum Archaeological Zone has gathered only about 2,100 signatures in more than two weeks, organizers said.

The figure represents less than 1% of the municipality’s population, underscoring low public engagement with a proposal that backers consider important for local tourism development.

Valeria Blanco, a promoter of the initiative, acknowledged the response has fallen short of expectations. She attributed the lackluster interest partly to a perception that the movement has political motives — a notion she said is unfounded.

The proposal aims to change how the Jaguar Park operates in relation to access to the archaeological zone, arguing that the current model harms tourists and tourism workers.

Organizers say they want to open a public dialogue to explore alternatives that could improve both the visitor experience and the livelihoods of those dependent on tourism.

Blanco noted that similar initiatives in other Quintana Roo destinations, such as Mahahual, have drawn stronger community support, while in Tulum the issue has yet to resonate with most residents.

Despite the slow start, organizers said they will continue collecting signatures at various points in the municipality, aiming to build enough public backing to formally submit the request to authorities.