Tulum Travel Guide

 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... 

 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... 

 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.... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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. 

 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... 

 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... 

 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 

 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... 

 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...