Tulum
History, nature and wellness
Tulum
Where Maya history meets the Caribbean.
Beyond its Maya heritage, Tulum invites you to discover its food, its wellness spaces and its natural landscapes. Tulum has three zones: the archaeological site, the town and the hotel zone. Each one offers a different experience. To the south, the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve protects an extraordinary diversity of ecosystems.
- Right now
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- Best for
- Wellness, cenotes and archaeology
- Turtle nesting season
- May to October
Getting here
Airport
Maya Train
Bus
Maya heritage
The Tulum archaeological site
Tulum was an important Maya port city, built on a cliff above the Caribbean Sea. Its temples and walled structures make it one of the most emblematic archaeological sites in the region.
Fresh water
Cenotes and underground rivers
Some of the Riviera Maya's best-known cenotes lie around Tulum, among them Dos Ojos, Gran Cenote and Calavera. In these cenotes you can swim and explore the natural formations that shape the region's underground.
The coast
The beaches of Tulum
Along Tulum's coast you will find white sand beaches, boutique hotels and restaurants facing the Caribbean Sea. To the south, the landscape gives way to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, one of the most important natural areas in the region.
More about Tulum
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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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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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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