The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced that, as of Monday, July 6, 2026, the Xel-Há archaeological zone—located in the municipality of Tulum, Quintana Roo—has reopened to the public.
Margarito Molina, director of the INAH Quintana Roo Center, noted that Xel-Há is the last of the 11 archaeological sites in the state to reopen following the archaeological zone improvement program; visitors can now enjoy an enhanced experience while touring the site.
Additionally, according to the federal official, visitors can now explore two new museums created as part of the Maya Train project: the Tulum East Coast Regional Museum and the Felipe Carrillo Puerto City Historical Museum.
The heritage site is once again open to visitors following the completion of various improvements to visitor service infrastructure and archaeological monument conservation, as well as the optimization of pathways and signage.
Operating hours are Monday through Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an admission fee of 210 pesos for adults. Admission is free on Sundays for Mexican nationals and foreign residents.
Mexican nationals and foreign residents who provide proof of nationality and residency are eligible for a 50% discount; this discount also applies to students, teachers, senior citizens, and residents of nearby indigenous communities, provided they present supporting documentation.
A new petition on Change.org is calling for the separation of Jaguar Park from the Tulum archaeological zone. At the time of reporting, the petition had gathered over 2,800 signatures, with the number continuing to rise.
Source: reportur
