More than a thousand foreign residents in Tulum have successfully processed their residency cards, granting them free entry to the Jaguar National Park, according to Johnny Monsreal Padilla, Secretary General of the City Council.
This initiative, spearheaded by Municipal President Diego Castañón Trejo, became a reality through an agreement with Grupo Aeroportuario, Ferroviario, de Servicios Auxiliares y Conexos Olmeca Maya Mexica (Gafsacomm) and the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (Conanp). The agreement was implemented at the beginning of 2025.
As part of the program, a dedicated service module has been set up at the park’s southern entrance, where foreign residents can process their residency cards from Monday to Friday, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
To apply for the residency card, interested individuals must present a valid photo ID (such as an INE card, passport, or INM immigration card), proof of recent address, and, if they are not property owners, a signed letter from the property owner specifying the duration of their stay, along with a copy of the property owner’s INE card.
Monsreal Padilla clarified that those with an INE ID listing a Tulum address do not need to go through this process; they can simply show their ID for direct access to the park’s beaches.
“This agreement not only benefits foreign residents but also aims to encourage the enjoyment of Jaguar National Park while fostering the conservation and care of one of the region’s most important protected natural areas,” added Monsreal Padilla.
The initiative highlights the commitment to environmental protection and inclusivity, ensuring that residents—both local and foreign—can appreciate Tulum’s natural treasures.
Source: La Jornada Maya
