Tulum is the site of a Pre-Columbian Maya walled city serving as a major port for Cobá. The ruins are situated on 12-meter tall cliffs, along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society and eventually causing the city to be abandoned. One of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites, Tulum is today a popular site for tourists.

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The Tulum Ruins will be found on the main highway as you head south to Tulum.

The can be accessed by walking, bicycle or taking a taxi. Once you arrive to the ruins, the entrance fee is minimal, about 5 USD per person. You can explore the ruins on your own, hire a certified guide, and head down to the beach below to cool off.

If accessing the ruins from the main road, they do have a flea market area for souvenirs and snacks.

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Also, Tulum is very known of its many cenotes. There are a lot in the close neighborhood, so when you rent a bike or car you will definiteley be able to visit those within a few minutes. It also has opportunities for diving and snorkeling, and it is easy to get there and rent the equipment. 

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How to get to Tulum?

First class bus travel in Mexico is great, because of the comfortable seats, movies on board, airconditioning and convenience. It is a good idea to get a ticket in advance on the ADO website, or websites like www.ticketbus.com.mx. It is highly recommended to do that, to ensure you get there the time you want. The price is around 170 pesos round trip, depending on where from you will leave.

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