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Tulum

History, nature and wellness

Tulum

Where Maya history meets the Caribbean

Tulum brings together white-sand beaches, cenotes surrounded by jungle and an ancient Maya city built facing the sea.

Tulum is made up of three main areas: the hotel zone along the coast, the town, with its shops and services, and the archaeological site. To the south, the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, protects jungle, wetlands and coastal ecosystems.

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Wellness, cenotes and archaeology
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May to October

Getting here

Airport

Facade of Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport in Tulum, with the monument to Felipe Carrillo Puerto in front

Airport

Tulum International Airport

Opened in December 2023, Tulum International Airport is about 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Tulum by road, via Federal Highway 307 and the airport access road.

  • Private transfers: Direct transfers are available from the airport to downtown Tulum and the beach zone.
  • Bus: Buses connect the airport with the Tulum Bus Terminal and other coastal destinations.
  • Car rental: A convenient option for visiting the cenotes, Cobá and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.

Tren Maya

The Tren Maya running along the track through vegetation

Tren Maya

Two stations

Tulum has two Tren Maya stations: Tulum Station and Tulum Airport Station.

  • Getting to town and the beach: Local transportation connects the station with downtown Tulum and the beach zone.

Bus

Intercity bus parked beside the sea, its door marked Entrance

Bus

Tulum Bus Terminal

The terminal is on the main avenue, in the center of town.

  • Getting to the beach zone: The coast is about a 10-minute ride from the terminal, by taxi or rental bike.

Maya heritage

The Tulum archaeological site

The ancient Maya city of Tulum was an important trading port between the 13th and 16th centuries. Built on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, it preserves temples and buildings such as El Castillo and the Temple of the Frescoes, along with the wall that protected part of the city. Its setting is one of the site's most distinctive features.

Aerial view of the Tulum archaeological site on the cliff

Fresh water

Cenotes and underground rivers

Tulum has cenotes like Gran Cenote and Calavera, minutes from town on the road to Cobá, and Dos Ojos, to the north on Federal Highway 307. You can swim and snorkel in them, and divers explore their caverns among stalactites and rock formations.

Turquoise cenote with a wooden stairway near Tulum

The coast

The beaches of Tulum

Tulum's beaches combine white sand, Caribbean waters and a wide range of places to stay, from boutique hotels to luxury beachfront hotels. Along the coast, you'll find restaurants, beach clubs and spas. You can also swim, snorkel or explore the area by bike.

Beach club among palm trees on the Tulum coast

More about Tulum

Cenotes

September 29, 2024

10 Things to Do in Tulum

Discover the top things to do in Tulum: the Maya ruins, Parque del Jaguar, cenotes, Sian Ka'an, great food and laid-back bohemian nightlife.

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El Castillo at the Tulum archaeological site, on the cliff above the Caribbean Sea

September 29, 2024

Discover the Archaeological Sites of Tulum

Explore the archaeological sites of Tulum: El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes and a walled Maya port on a cliff above the Caribbean Sea.

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Gastronomy in Tulum

September 29, 2024

Gastronomy in Tulum: 7 Places You Should Eat At

Gastronomy in Tulum: 7 places to eat well, from Hartwood's wood-fire dinners to Taquería Honorio's cochinita pibil, with tips on booking and timing.

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