Authorities in the Mexican resort of Tulum announced an agreement with 15 hotels and beach clubs that guarantees free and free passage through their territories to the beaches. Residents and visitors can now freely access the shore without entry fees or minimum consumption requirements at these tourist establishments.
The mayor of Tulum noted that "beaches belong to everyone" and called on businesses to support this approach.
The authorities have reached an agreement with such travel sites as:
- Papaya Playa Project,
- La Eufemia,
- Casa Violeta,
- Ahau,
- Selina Tulum,
- Vagalume,
- Kanan,
- Dune Boutique Hotel,
- Ikal,
- Shambala Petit Hotel,
- Cabañas La Luna,
- Panamera,
- Aldea Tulum,
- Akiin Beach Club,
- Coco Tulum.
Property security does not have the right to deny access to the beach solely on the grounds that you are not a guest. Municipal inspectors will monitor compliance with the rules, and reports of violations can be sent to the environmental protection societies PROFEPA and consumer rights PROFECO.
In the past, hotels often limited access to beaches by requiring entry fees or requiring the purchase of a membership. The new agreement removes such barriers and establishes the right of free access to the coast.
According to the Mexican Constitution and the Federal Maritime Law (ZOFEMAT), all beaches of the country are by definition public property and must remain open to everyone. Any restriction of access, charging of fees or installation of barriers is against the law. Owners of coastal areas are required to provide access to the sea if there is no public corridor nearby. These regulations apply throughout Mexico and confirm that the use of beaches is always free.