Exclusive: Inside Tulum’s New Entry Rules – No Coolers Allowed

The federal government's decision to expand the protected area of Jaguar Park in Tulum has inadvertently restricted public access to the beaches. To enter the park, visitors are required to pay a fee of 60 pesos, and some have reported experiencing rude treatment from the staff of the National Guard and the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (Conanp).

Residents and local water service providers claim that the most appealing public beaches are located within Jaguar Park, while the remaining beaches outside the park are rocky and less suitable for swimming or family outings. The park spans an area of one thousand hectares, which includes a 300-hectare section that was previously used as an aerodrome.

In a recent incident on August 21, a long-time resident named Vicente publicly complained that Conanp employees denied him access to the park, despite him presenting his voter ID proving his residency within the Tulum National Park for 40 years.

A local water service provider highlighted the lack of clear information available to residents, nationals, and tourists regarding the park's restrictions. Visitors are not allowed to bring coolers, disposable plastics or aluminum, or speakers into Jaguar Park. This often results in people discarding their items before entering, or deciding to leave altogether.

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