Tulum
Mexico · Quintana Roo · 0 m
Description
Tulum is a popular coastal destination on the Riviera Maya, combining the cultural heritage of the Maya with the tropical beauty of Mexico’s Caribbean coast. The town is known for its spectacular Maya ruins perched on a cliff above the turquoise sea, its white-sand beaches, natural cenotes, and extensive underwater cave systems. Tulum blends history and nature with design hotels, diverse dining, wellness retreats, and a relaxed, international atmosphere. It is one of the Riviera Maya’s best-known destinations and an ideal base for exploring the Caribbean coast and the natural and cultural attractions of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 8 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – April
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Tulum archaeological site
- Playa Paraíso
- Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve(Day trip)
- Gran Cenote
- Dos Ojos cenotes(Day trip)
- Tulum beach & hotel zone
- Tulum beach clubs
- Jaguar National Park (Parque del Jaguar)
- Playa Ruinas
- Playa Santa Fe
- Playa Pescadores
- Playa Las Palmas
- Cenote Calavera
- Casa Cenote (Cenote Manatí)
- Cenote Taak Bi Ha(Day trip)
- Cenote Car Wash (Aktun Ha)
- Cenote Cristal
- Cenote Escondido
- Sistema Sac Actun(Day trip)
- Cenote Angelita diving(Day trip)
- El Pit cenote diving(Day trip)
- Muyil archaeological site(Day trip)
- Muyil canals & lagoon float(Day trip)
- Sian Ka'an boat tour(Day trip)
- Laguna Kaan Luum(Day trip)
- Cobá archaeological site(Day trip)
- Punta Laguna Nature Reserve(Day trip)
- Akumal Bay sea turtles(Day trip)
- Yal-Kú Lagoon(Day trip)
- Xel-Há Park(Day trip)
- Tulum Pueblo
- Tulum Pueblo street art
- Tulum nightlife
- Tulum cycling
- Tulum yoga & wellness
- Tulum Caribbean snorkeling
- Tulum reef diving
- Tulum coastal boat tours
- Tulum sunrise
- Ven a la Luz sculpture
- Tulum sign
- Azulik architecture & art spaces
Getting there
- Airports:
- TQO
- Train stations:
- Tulum