Destination guide
Tulum
Mexico
Tulum is on the Yucatán Peninsula, in Mexico. It is one of the earliest resorts in Mexico, offering a place of worship and solitude for the Mayan kings, clergy and gods in early times.
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When visiting the Tulum Archaeological Site, be prepared for a multi-step entry process: you must purchase a national park bracelet, pass through a mandatory bag check, and then proceed to the INAH ticket office to buy your ruins entrance ticket. Because the bag check line can become quite long, it is best to avoid carrying a bag entirely to save time.
To reach the ruins from the town center, use the local collectivos rather than taxis. Catch them at the bus stop across the street from the ADO bus terminal and ask the driver for 'ruinas'. To return to town, wait on the opposite side of the road from where you were dropped off to flag down a passing collectivo.
Plan your visit to the main archaeological site for the very start of the day or late in the afternoon. The site becomes heavily congested once tour groups and cruise ship passengers arrive mid-morning.
Explore the streets behind the main road in the town center to discover extensive local street art, which can be found on almost every block throughout the residential areas.
Be cautious with the orange habanero salsa at local taquerias like Antojitos La Chiapaneca; it is deceptively spicy and often significantly hotter than standard salsas.
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Best time to go
Best window: February–April
No month to avoid, though the shoulder seasons are the pick.
Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
By bus
ADO and its local second-class bus line, Mayab, operate buses throughout the region. From the Tulum bus station, you can catch buses to nearby cities or to the Tulum Airport (much cheaper and more comfortable than a taxi).
By train
You can use the Tren Maya to get to the Tulum Airport, the Cancun Airport, and to popular nearby resort areas such as Playa del Carmen or Bacalar.
By taxi
Taxis are an inexpensive way to get around but for the most part, Tulum 'Pueblo' is so small that walking is a simple. Taxis from 'Pueblo' to the coast is M$100-150.
By bike
Bikes are available for rent from various shops in Pueblo. Iguana Bikes M$150-250 for 24 hours, Kelly M$100 for 24 hours (July 2017). Bikes are a convenient way to get around town and to/from cenotes and the beach.
By car
If cenotes and revival ruins are more your thing renting a car is advisable. There are more cenotes here than anywhere else in the world (4,000 are known to be on the Yucatan!) Renting a car makes life easier.
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What to see
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Tulum Ruins
4 sources agreeAlso recommended by Lonely Planet and 3 others
A walled Maya port city on a bluff directly above a Caribbean beach.
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Tulum Tower
Worth itAlso recommended by Chad and Claire
· Expensive
A rotating observatory tower ride affording 360 degree views of the Tulum ruins and area.
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Tulum Archaeological Site
Worth itAlso recommended by Chad and Claire
· Expensive
The main attraction. Mayan ruins by the sea. Access to the beach directly below the main temple via the stairway is restricted. However, for a certain price through vendors at the ruins entrance, you can still take boat tours for views of…
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Sfer Ik
Carretera Tulum-Punta Allen KM 5, Zona Hotelera· Expensive
Uniquely designed art museum and restaurant that is best experienced as an architectural jewel. It takes influences from the nearby seascapes and jungle landscapes to create meandering paths through the building with arches, doorways, and…
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Mystika Immersive
· Pricey
Some sort of immersive psychedelic Mayan art museum on the Tulum Ruins grounds.
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Laguna Kaan Luum
Big lagoon with swimming area and hammocks, includes a deep area in the center with different colored water.
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Street art
the streets behind the main road in Tulum are filled with street art, with interesting pieces on almost every block.
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What to do
Gran Cenote
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A clear limestone sinkhole for swimming and snorkeling among turtles and stalactite formations.
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Maya Therapy Spa
at Azulik Resort
Holistic spa specializing in Mayan treatments.
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Jaguar Park
Calle Yalkuentre Tahmul y Tulum s/n· Expensive
Jaguar Park is a conservation area for the protection of jaguars. The area opened in 2024. It comprises two federally protected areas, Jaguar National Park (Parque Nacional Jaguar) and the Jaguar Prtected Area for Flora and Fauna (Area…
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Playa Paraiso
Maybe the most popular public beach in Tulum with many beach clubs and a relaxing atmosphere.
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Playa Pescadores
More lively beach with seafood options and options for ocean activities.
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What to eat
Hartwood
Worth itAlso recommended by Eater
Wood-fired, seasonal cooking in an open-air jungle restaurant that helped put Tulum's dining scene on the map.
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Antojitos La Chiapaneca
Delicious al pastor tacos in a full service restaurant. Massively popular, but somehow still incredibly quick service. Watch the orange habanero salsa, the heat will sneak up on you.
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Antoriko
Incredibly generous portions of seafood in taco and burrito format, also serves ceviche. Try the marinated marlin tacos.
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Rather fancy Street Food
On the street Géminis Nte in the east of the center. Here you find vegan food among others.
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Street Food Market
In the evening on the Calle Sol Ote around the Parque dos Aguas. There is a good variety.
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Taqueria El Tio
Delicious and simple taqueria focusing on al pastor, with incredibly good tortas.
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Food stalls
On the Av. Satélite. They are open in the evening starting at 18:00.
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Where to stay
The Weary Traveler Hostel
4 blocks east of the ADO bus station
Relaxed hostel with outdoor communal area and kitchen. Breakfast (DIY), water, cooking facilities, beach shuttle bus and internet provided. A nice place for young people that wants to party.
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Casa del Sol
temporarily closed as of April 2022. Hostel. 3 blocks west of the ADO bus station, off the main avenue. Rustic hostel with huge rooftop terrace and common areas with shared kitchen. Breakfast is provided.
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iTour Mexico
Avenida Coba Crucero Avenida Tulum, Col. Centro C.P.
Offers 6 air-conditioned rooms with cable television, Internet, and shower with bath. Some of its offered activities include kiteboarding school and rental, car and bike rental, and massage service.
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Zamas Hotel
Thatch roof bungalows right next to the beach. Snorkeling is available in the Zamas cove.
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Playa Condesa
about 3 km from ruins
Offers private cabanas on the waterfront
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Chakpool Hostal & Camping
It's directly at the Cenotes Dos Ojos Park. Staying in a provided tent per night (Feb 2022, including mattress, pillows, sheets and bed cover). The tents are protected from the rain. Also available are shared and private rooms.
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