If a trip to the Tulum ruins has been on your list, now is a good time to go.

The Mexican federal government reduced several Tulum access fees, with the new rates taking effect July 20, 2026 and applying during fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

The decree was published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación and applies during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. From Puerto Morelos, Tulum is about 97 kilometers south on Highway 307, roughly an hour and 15 minutes by car.

What You Will Pay

Under the new structure, Mexican citizens and eligible Tulum residents enter Parque del Jaguar free of charge, while foreign visitors pay 100 pesos. That is about six U.S. dollars at current exchange rates.

For visitors entering both Tulum National Park and the Tulum Archaeological Zone, the government set a unified fee of 80 pesos for Mexican nationals Monday through Saturday and 165 pesos for foreign visitors.

The 80-peso Mexican ticket breaks down as 30 pesos for the national park and 50 pesos for the archaeological zone.

For foreign visitors, the 165-peso ticket is 65 pesos for the national park and 100 pesos for the archaeological zone.

A Mexican national can visit the park and archaeological zone for 80 pesos Monday through Saturday under the unified fee, while a foreign visitor pays 165 pesos for the combined park-and-ruins access and 100 pesos for Parque del Jaguar if entering that area separately.

Why the Change

Before the decree, Tulum non-resident visitors faced multiple overlapping access charges that added up to 515 pesos per person. About $30 USD.

Business owners accused the park's management of strangling tourism with excessive fees.

In August 2025, locals even blocked entrances to the archaeological zone, demanding the elimination of access charges.

The decree says the overlapping fees had become an economic burden for visitors, especially foreigners, and that reducing them is intended to encourage visitation, improve Tulum's competitiveness, and support regional economic activity.

Sundays Are Free

On Sundays, Mexican nationals enter Parque Nacional Tulum free of charge, and Mexican nationals as well as foreign residents of Mexico can enter the Tulum Archaeological Zone free under the national policy for archaeological sites and museums.

For Mexican nationals, a Sunday visit can be free under the combined effect of the Sunday exemptions and the free Parque del Jaguar entry.

What to Know Before You Go

Visitors seeking free or reduced entry must present valid official identification at the ticket booths and access points.

Any optional internal transport or mobility service should be checked against the official park tariff information before publication. Usually you can expect to pay around 20 pesos for the shuttles.

The new prices lower the cost of visiting Tulum's ruins and park areas compared with the previously reported higher multi-fee structure.

The ruins, the clifftop views over the Caribbean and the beaches of Parque del Jaguar are all now within easier reach.