Are you planning a trip to the coast for your next vacation? Take note! The Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) has announced new, completely free public access points to the beaches of Tulum, in the state of Quintana Roo.
Here at N+, we’ll tell you about the new free access points, as well as other actions the federal agency will be taking regarding tourism in the region.
Did you know?
Tulum means “wall” in Mayan, but it was originally called Zamá, which means “dawn.”
It has ruins located on the edge of the Caribbean Sea.
It is the only archaeological site situated on the edge of a cliff, below which lies Playa del Paraíso (Paradise Beach), one of the most beautiful beaches on the Riviera Maya.
It is the gateway to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.
Surrounding it are various mangroves and wetlands. The area is abundant in fine hardwood trees, such as mahogany, cedar, and chicle.
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The Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, announced the opening of new free public access points to Tulum’s beaches at the Jaguar Park facilities, as well as the implementation of other access routes within the Protected Natural Area (ANP).
In a statement, the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) noted that the southern access point for visiting the beaches is already operational, while the “traditional” access point will be ready in the coming days.
Furthermore, it announced that two other new public access points to Tulum’s beaches are now available, located in the hotel zone, at the beaches known as “Conchitas” and “Del Pueblo,” at kilometers 4.5 and 5.5, respectively.
“The goal is to guarantee free access to the beaches for both Mexican nationals and foreigners, every day of the year; furthermore, to ensure the sustainable development of the destination, for the benefit of the community and those who visit this protected natural area,” stated the head of the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur).
It was also announced that a unified rate system has been established for visitors to Jaguar Park and the Tulum Archaeological Zone.
The rates will be in effect from mid-November to the end of December, Monday through Saturday, with one rate for Mexican nationals and another for foreigners. It was determined that a similar measure will be implemented in 2026.
On Sundays, access will continue to have a rate of 60 pesos for Mexican nationals and 220 pesos for foreigners who wish to enter the Archaeological Zone.
Those who only wish to enjoy the experiences at Jaguar Park can do so free of charge on that day.
These options will be available at any of the three entrances to Jaguar Park:
The North entrance, where the CATVI (Center for Television and Wildlife) is located;
The Central or Traditional entrance; and
The South entrance. Between these last two entrances, a corridor will be set up for sports and recreational activities, which will be public and free for both Mexican nationals and foreigners.
Finally, it was reaffirmed that Tulum residents will continue to have free access to the Protected Natural Area year-round, with the opportunity to enjoy the experiences and services offered by Jaguar Park.
It was also reiterated that no visitor will have to pay to enter the beaches at any time of year.
Source: nmas
