Tulum Travel Guide

 
by neverstoptravel
 
  •   Tulum
    by neverstoptravel
  • Can't beat the heat
      Can't beat the heat
    by GlobeTrekr
  • El Castillo
      El Castillo
    by GlobeTrekr
  •   Tulum
    by hotsauce28
  • Temple of the Wind
      Temple of the Wind
    by globetrotter_2006
 

Pro

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 Archeological Interest, Stunning Landscape, Conveniences In-Town 


Con

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 brackish water, humid, must entertain self 


In a nutshell

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 Sol por sus pompis (Sun yer buns) 

 

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Things to Do  

Tulum Ruins

Tulum Ruins, Tulum

 53 Reviews  I loved the history of these ruins on the ocean so we had to visit when we were in the area. It is very picturesque and interesting. More interesting because we hired one of the tour guides to show us around. The ruins themselves are quite a walk from the parking lot and there is no water available... 

Beaches

Beaches, Tulum

 28 Reviews  When I visited the ruins the beach area between the Temple of the Wind and El Castillo was closed to the public. However below El Castillo there is a stretch of beach accessible via a wooden staircase. The beach was obviously crowded, but the setting is stunning and it was fun to take a dip in the... 

Gran Cenote

Gran Cenote, Tulum

 10 Reviews  She says, "I don't like this cenote! It's spooky and I tell you there's something big down there!" My tanned friend has actually turned white after swimming in the underground river hole. Her boyfriend and I are laughing and teasing, "Of course there is! See all those little fish?" "No," she replies... 

Tulum Town

Tulum Town, Tulum

 4 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 time to fully explore Tulum and see for yourself the tropical paradise that surrounds the ruins.... 

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 the Coba ruins. While the Tulum ruins are set on a cliff right off the beaches of the Carribean, the... 

Temple of the Descending God

Temple of the Descending God, Tulum

 11 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 as they generally believed that their pagan God's stayed in the heavens. There isn't a specific... 

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 experience was almost holy - a truly incredible experience. I'd only recommend staying at the tent... 

El Castillo

El Castillo, Tulum

 10 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 del Dios Descendente, Temple of the Descending God, is on your left. The descending god, depicted... 

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 swim and snorkel a little. The zoo in interesting, and a spectacular show is a must see at the end of... 

Los Voladores

Los Voladores, Tulum

 6 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 there is a nice show to see. Get your 30 peso ready if you want to use your camera and 100 peso if... 

Xel Ha

Xel Ha, Tulum

 5 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 am very glad I went, well worth the visit. It is not the cheesy water park I was expecting. A whole... 

Temple of the Wind

Temple of the Wind, Tulum

 4 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 to Ehecatl, the god of wind. This incredibe sight of the temple against the turquoise waters of the... 

Temple of the Frescoes

Temple of the Frescoes, Tulum

 6 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 couldn't get that close to it. 

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 DRAGONS. Well, maybe lizards or iguanas, or whatever the proper name is. They are everywhere, taking place... 

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 vanished, leaving only the perimeter walls. Around the walls there are stone benches that served both... 

Hotels  

Cabanas La Luna

 6 Reviews and 270 Opinions

Posada Luna del Sur

 1 Review and 546 Opinions  This has to be the 'best buy" on the Yucatan. Squeaky clean and comfortable. Our hosts, Marty &... 

Restaurants  

Don Cafeto's Restaurant

Don Cafeto's Restaurant, Tulum

 6 Reviews  The main street of Tulum is simply teeming with different Restaurants. Sadly many of them are overpriced and generic and seem to pander to tourist expectations of high prices. My expectations of Mexican restaurants is that the food is authentic and the price is low. Don Cafeto's is the only... 

Cabanas Santa Fe

Cabanas Santa Fe, Tulum

 2 Reviews  Cabanas Santa fe is cheaper for food and drinks but is less clean. Cabanas Don Armando is lighty more upper class. Tip: have a drink first and eat with Armando. Go quite early because from 9 pm onwards it changes into a disco 

Ana and Jose's Restaurant

Ana and Jose's Restaurant, Tulum

 2 Reviews  We drove south from a hotel closer to the Tulum ruins to have dinner at Ana y Jose's. The grounds are just beautiful and much fancier than the bungalows where we stayed. The meal was excellent, but the prices were comparable to what we would have found at home in New York. The waitstaff was... 

Nightlife  

Acabar Salsa Club

Acabar Salsa Club, Tulum

 1 Review  Great ambiance in this bar it was the most fun we had in Tulum - Nice crowd, with lots of eye candies, generally younger from all around the world mixed with locals they begin to come in around 11:00 p.m. until they close. There are two bars but the party happens on the upstairs bar which is on a... 

Mezzanine Bar

Mezzanine Bar, Tulum

 2 Reviews  There is not a lot of night life in Tulum as tourism has been slow to arrive in this small community. That of course is part of its charm in my opinion. However if your the type that simply must have nightlife here is the lowdown on whats available. Generally on Friday and Saturday nights there will... 

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