Tulum’s Beaches Now Free for Everyone

Tulum, Quintana Roo — Public beaches in Tulum will now feature free and unrestricted access, Governor Mara Lezama announced on Tuesday. The governor, alongside the federal Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, led the inauguration of two new entry points within the Jaguar Park.

"Access to the beaches is a right, not a privilege," Lezama emphasized during the opening of the traditional pedestrian pathways that Tulum residents had requested for years. She specified that these routes will be open 365 days a year for local, national, and international visitors.

The governor explained that the main access point has now been improved with signage, cleaning, security, and rules of conduct that promote environmental conservation. Those wishing to enter directly to the beach will be able to do so free of charge, while those looking to explore the Jaguar Park can enter via a ticket booth and enjoy trails, a lookout tower, and a museum.

For her part, Rodríguez Zamora highlighted that this model seeks to promote tourism with a social and sustainable focus. In total, 20 new signs will be installed—four along federal highway 307 and 16 totem-style signs bearing the legend "Public access to the beach, completely free."

In addition to the entryways within the park, Playa El Pueblo and Playa Conchitas, located in the hotel zone, were also enabled as part of the strategy to guarantee safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces for all families of Quintana Roo.