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With its idyllic location along the Caribbean Sea, Tulum is a popular holiday destination in Mexico. Ancient Mayan sites rub shoulders with sun-soaked beaches at this beautiful resort city.
At the Tulum Archeological Site (Tulum Archaeological Zone), you can gain deep insights into the ancient Mayan civilisation. The step-pyramid shaped El Castillo and the intricately carved Templo de las Pinturas are part of this archaeological complex. You can even go swimming at the white-sand beach located here. During your Tulum holiday, spare some time to visit the Parque Nacional Tulum too. It has ruins of Mayan temples, trails and picturesque sea views.
There are a plethora of beautiful beaches to choose from in Tulum. Head over to the aptly named Paradise Beach, which has rocky cliffs, palm trees and soft sands that offer excellent photo opportunities. You can spend time at the beachside restaurants or even embark on boating trips from here. Playa Ruínas is ideal for enjoying scenic views and spotting local wildlife like iguanas. At Playa Las Palmas, you can sunbathe or picnic on the sandy shores washed by gentle waves.
When you visit Tulum, you’ll find plenty of cenotes to go swimming and diving in. Cenote Calavera is popular with divers due to its underwater caves while Gran Cenote offers clear waters for swimming and a cave where you can see bats hanging upside down. Take a trip to the UNESCO-listed Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve to enjoy kayaking and observing the resident manatees.
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | USD |
| Language | Spanish |
| Average weekend price | $144 per night |
| Average weekday price | $142 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Tulum reviews
What other travelers say about Tulum
It was a great time of year, the beach was white sand,...
September 2, 2024
It was a great time of year, the beach was white sand, turquoise water. If you want to party you can go to noisy places but if you want to just relax, you can do that too. We went to Amansala's beach club and it was fantastic atmosphere, food and service.
There is no other place like Tulum or the caribbean.
August 29, 2024
There is no other place like Tulum or the caribbean. Coming from the Barcelona beach experience which is crowded and to go to a real beach in nature you have to travel at least 2 hours from the city, I would say that I did miss the nature, warmth and magic of my native Mexico. The smell of the actual sea in nature, the fresh coconut water everywhere, the best food and the turquoise sea like no other.
Tulum is a nice place but if off course full of hotels and...
August 23, 2024
Tulum is a nice place but if off course full of hotels and tourist attractions, which makes it for me a maximum of 2-3 days. Great food, awesome locals! A bit of a pity that the hotels have claimed most of the beach areas so you'll need to pay to get access to the ocean.
Price of hotel dropped from $745 to $400.
July 23, 2024
Price of hotel dropped from $745 to $400. Called booking.com prior to checking in, but customer service claimed she could not see the current price. Sent me link to upload proof of current price, and the link didn't work. Waiting to resolve with booking.com.
We went in hurricane season (June) so expect lots of wind,...
June 19, 2024
We went in hurricane season (June) so expect lots of wind, rain and power cuts if not in a huge resort. Taxis are ridiculously expensive and it is a total tourist trap. Don’t eat street food. Parts of the beach are inaccessible unless you pay extortionate prices. Humidity is difficult to handle
The services provided by Mr.
June 9, 2024
The services provided by Mr.Guillermo, the Full time staff in Maison Hotel was excellent. He is always at your service any time. Guillermo also guided us through the Travel plans and transportation options.
Popular places to stay in Tulum
Stay in some of the best accommodations Tulum has to offer
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Hotel Milam Tulum, Mexico
From $262 per night
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Teva Tulum, Aldea Zamá Zama, Tulum
From $33 per night
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Botånica Tulum Tulum City Centre, Tulum
From $40.08 per night
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Wakax Hacienda - Cenote & Boutique Hotel Tankah Bay, Tulum
From $218.90 per night
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MELI-MELO P&B Tulum, Mexico
From $34.02 per night
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