Tulum Things to Do

  Tulum - Beach (2007)
by Kaspian
 
  • Tulum - Beach (2007)
      Tulum - Beach (2007)
    by Kaspian
  • Tulum - Beach (2007)
      Tulum - Beach (2007)
    by Kaspian
  • Tulum - Beach (2007)
      Tulum - Beach (2007)
    by Kaspian
  • Tulum - Beach (2007)
      Tulum - Beach (2007)
    by Kaspian
  • Tulum - Beach (2007)
      Tulum - Beach (2007)
    by Kaspian
 

Most Viewed Things to Do in Tulum

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Tulum Ruins

Tulum Ruins, Tulum

 72 Reviews  There is a wall that surrounded the city on three sides, the fourth having been left open to the sea. The wall, sometimes 16 feet high, may have been built with defense in mind, but it is more likely... 

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Gran Cenote

Gran Cenote, Tulum

 13 Reviews  Hidden Worlds has been my family's favorite vacation day on every trip to the Riviera Maya. The first time we did the snokeling tour in the cenotes. Another time my husband and son dived Dos Ojos and... 

3.

Beaches

Beaches, Tulum

 34 Reviews  ...And I don't mean that tiny little thing at the Tulum Ruins. I mean the real deal--7 kms of white sand as fine as icing sugar that sticks to your skin and neon-blue water so clear and clean it... 

4.

Xel Ha

Xel Ha, Tulum

 14 Reviews  Xel-Ha is an ecological water theme park located on the Mayan Riviera. It was not far from our resort and we had been told by others it was a great place to visit. I wasn't sure what to expect but I... 

5.

Coba Pyramids

Coba Pyramids, Tulum

 8 Reviews  Tulum has a great set of ruins that you should definitely visit. However, just 45 minutes away on bus (1st class ADO) is another set of ruins that are amazing as well. I definitely recommend visiting... 

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Tulum Town

Tulum Town, Tulum

 5 Reviews  Tulum may not have the biggest or asthetically pleasing structures as some of the other Mayan ruins in the region but it has a tropical beauty of it's own that no other Mayan ruin can claim. Take the... 

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Temple of the Descending God

Temple of the Descending God, Tulum

 13 Reviews  I don't what the actual name of this structure is but I do know what makes it unique. Inside of the building is a mural that depicts a reference to a "Descending God", which is unusual for the Mayan's... 

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Sian Ka an Biosphere Reserve

Sian Ka an Biosphere Reserve, Tulum

 5 Reviews  We spent 2 nights in Cesiak in the Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve and rose at 5am to welcome in the morning - "You can sleep when you're dead!". The wildlife at this hour is a joy to observe and the... 

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El Castillo

El Castillo, Tulum

 12 Reviews  The main temple EL CASTILLO looks spectacular as it sits on the edge of the limestone cliff, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. If you face the Castillo from the front, the Templo... 

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Los Voladores

Los Voladores, Tulum

 7 Reviews  After you park your car and proceed to the ticket booth, you have a choice. You can drive your ass on the chu-chu train or you can walk few minutes (really painless walk). By the Chu-chu train stop... 

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Temple of the Wind

Temple of the Wind, Tulum

 6 Reviews  Right below El Castillo to the North there is the TEMPLO DEL VIENTO The Temple of the Wind, a small, single-roomed structure, standing on a round stone platform. It is believed to have been dedicated... 

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Snorkeling

Snorkeling, Tulum

 5 Reviews  Many tourists will go to X-Caret (www.xcaret.com) for snorkelling, the underground river being one of the most interesting places I did snorkeling. They also have a little beach and other places to... 

13.

Temple of the Frescoes

Temple of the Frescoes, Tulum

 7 Reviews  The Temple of Frescoes TEMPLO DE LOS FRESCOS contains interior murals depicting Maya gods and symbols of nature's fertility: rain, corn and fish. Unfortunately, this section was roped off, so you... 

14.

Paraiso Beach Kite Surfing

Paraiso Beach Kite Surfing, Tulum

 4 Reviews  The Mayan archaeological site of Tulum may be one of the main tourist attractions of the Yucatán peninsula, and the archaeological part of it may not be as impressive as Palenque or Chichen Itzá,... 

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House of the Halach Uinic

House of the Halach Uinic, Tulum

 5 Reviews  The House of Halach Uinic is not a temple but a residence. Halach Uinic means First Lord so it is thought that this palce used to belong tothe ruler of Tulum city. Sadly much of this building has... 

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House of the Columns

House of the Columns, Tulum

 4 Reviews  Another type of residence in Tulum can be seen in the House of the Columns, which is also known as The Great Palace. This building appearsto be one of the largest residential buildings in Tulum. Like... 

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Iguana Watching

Iguana Watching, Tulum

 3 Reviews  Tulum is a nice place, and it is definitely worth visiting for its historical architecture and landscaping as much as breathtaking beach views. But there is one more reason to visit Tulum. THE... 

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Temple of the Sea

Temple of the Sea, Tulum

 1 Review  On the right side of El Castillo is another small temple, called The temple of the sea. It is like a mirrored reflection of Templo del viento on the left side of El Castillo. Templo del mar is just a... 

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Temple of the Initial Series

Temple of the Initial Series, Tulum

 1 Review  On the right side of El Castillo is the Temple of the Initial Series. Here they found a stelae that was older than the city, and that's how the temple got it's name. Unfortunately you can not see this... 

20.

2 wonderful tours with Mexico Kan Tours

2 wonderful tours with Mexico Kan Tours, Tulum

 Choupinette Says:  Hi everybody,I'm french and I did 2 amazing tours with Mexico Kan Tours last november departing from my hotel in Tulum : the Sian Kaan Muyil and Maya Inland... 

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Eco-cultural and adventure tours - MexicoKanTours

Eco-cultural and adventure tours - MexicoKanTours, Tulum

 juan81 Says:  MEXICO KAN TOURS is a local agency located in Tulum Riviera Maya offering various activities in the riviera Maya; eco-cultural and adventure tours, but also... 

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Eco-cultural and adventure tours - MexicoKanTours

Eco-cultural and adventure tours - MexicoKanTours, Tulum

 juan81 Says:  MEXICO KAN TOURS is a local agency located in Tulum Riviera Maya offering various activities in the riviera Maya; eco-cultural and adventure tours, but also... 

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OceanProKite kitesurfing school tulum riviera maya

OceanProKite kitesurfing school tulum riviera maya, Tulum

 juan81 Says:  OceanProKite in Tulum is a kiteboarding school that offers kitesurf lessons by IKO certified instructors. It´s manage by experienced kiteboarders that really... 

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Rent a bike

Rent a bike, Tulum

 SJTravel Says:  There are plenty of places where you can rent a bike. El Crucero (a hotel near the ruins) rents them for 400 pesos (a rip off). You can get them in town for... 

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Sunrise in Tulum

Sunrise in Tulum, Tulum

 Maria_75 Says:  Get up and watch the sunrise! Yes I know it's very early, but it's worth it. At least one day... ;) It is really beautiful, and all kinds of colors covers the... 

Top 3 Hotels in Tulum

Cabanas La Luna

 6 Reviews and 200 Opinions

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Posada Luna del Sur

 1 Review and 479 Opinions  This has to be the 'best buy" on the Yucatan. Squeaky clean and comfortable. Our hosts, Marty &... 

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Nueva Vida de Ramiro

 1 Review and 219 Opinions  All the rooms are actually free-standing little bungalows, some with multiple rooms, some right on... 

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 In Akumal, go snorkeling in the lagoon. We saw so many different fish, an eel, a barracuda, a turtle, and too many other animals to name. 

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Q:  Hi, I will be arriving in Tulum on the 17th of december, staying there for 3 nights. I would like to learn to kite-surf. Never... 

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A: hello i recommend 2 places in tulum just wondering your level of experience.. write an email at pedroebc@ hotmail com pedro 

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The Ruins and the Cove of Tulum & Caribbean Sea

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  Tulum (which means Fence or Wall )is an old City ,the name Tulum was given because of the wall surrounding the old buildings. In the early 1500's the Spanish explorers saw from their ships this... 

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TULUM - maya ruins, white beaches and turquise sea

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Tulum. I'd love to share with you the 23 tips I've written, the 37 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created. 

3

Ahhhhh. The Yucatan

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 If Tulum, Mexico were a man, I'm pretty sure that I'd run off with him. Located 2 hours south of Cancun, Tulum is an almost perfect paradise. It is incredibly beautiful, so much so that it is hard to... 

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TULUM ---- ESTADO DE QUINTANA ROO

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 Monday, January 24, 2005. Hans and I took local buses to TULUM. After making a stop in Play Del Carmen, it was another 39 miles, or 63 Km south. Tulum is Mayan for "WALL" and dates to the period A.D.... 

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Tulum

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 Travel Dates: August 18-25 2002, February 2003, July 13 2004, March 15-16 2005, March 6 2007, February 20-21 2008. Tulum isn't just Mayan ruins with a small beach! It's 7 kilometres of fine white... 

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