Mexico’s Riviera Maya: Tulum Entry Fees Set to Double for Foreign Visitors in 2026

If there’s one region of Mexico beloved by cruise passengers and travelers alike, it’s the Riviera Maya. This stunning stretch of coastline runs from the resort city of Cancun to the border with Belize, hugging the Caribbean Sea. It’s a place where visitors can enjoy spectacular beaches, dive the crystal-clear waters around Cozumel Island, or venture inland to explore pre-Columbian sites like Chichen Itza, the Puuc Route, and Tulum.

But starting January 1, 2026, access to this last destination is about to get significantly more expensive for international tourists.

Twice the Price

The pre-Columbian ruins at Tulum are among the most remarkable and photogenic in Mexico, perched dramatically above the sea on small coves with powder-white sand. The main structure, known as El Castillo, sits atop a rocky cliff overlooking the turquoise Caribbean. These ruins are all that remains of an ancient Maya city built around the 6th century, which served as a fishing port for the larger city of Coba, located about 25 miles inland.

And it’s precisely these two must-see sites that will cost visitors considerably more starting next year.

As is often the case, this price increase is part of a broader initiative affecting admission fees at all public museums and archaeological sites across Mexico. The goal is to generate additional revenue for better maintenance and protection of these locations, particularly the most popular ones facing increasing tourist pressure.

Once the measure is officially ratified by authorities, the entry fee for Mexican citizens and residents will rise from 100 to 105 Mexican pesos, while the price for foreign visitors will jump from 100 pesos (roughly $5) to 210 pesos—nearly $12 per person.