The Tulum National Park is an eco-archaeological site situated on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. The park features a beautifully preserved archaeological compound set amid a stunning landscape that includes cenotes (sinkholes), and some of the Yucatan’s most dramatic coastline. The city of Tulum reached its peak between the 13th and 15th centuries, and was one of the last Mayan cities to fall to the Spanish. Today, despite it’s relatively small size, the ruins are one of the most visited archeological sites in Mexico. The park has numerous cenotes that were of great importance to the Maya, both as a water source and as places of ritual. The park also preserves different types of vegetation, such as chit trees, coconut palms, tropical shrubs and creeping plants. Look out for anteater, agouti (a large native rodent), and the white turtles, loggerhead sea turtles and leatherbacks that visit once a year to lay their eggs. Arrive early in the morning before the tour buses roll in. Even better, arrive just before dawn to experience the sun rising over the Caribbean Sea and slowly illuminating El Castillo. Swim in the crystal clear waters off Tulum and picture the trading canoes that once landed and disembarked from the sheltered cove beneath the towering ruins. The ruins are an hour’s drive south from Playa del Carmen and about 80 minutes from Cancún. Regular bus and minivan services run to the park. Make it clear to the driver that you are going to the ruins, as the area has three sections called Tulum: the ruins, the town and the beach, where many of the hotels are located.
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Kore Tulum Retreat and Spa Resort - Adults Only
Zona Hotelera
per person
Jul 25 - Jul 31
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Cozumel (CZM)
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The property was beautiful, however the pictures did the property more justice than it should. You couldn’t go to the beach within the resort but you had to pay to go to another entrance for the beach. The pool bar closes at 6 pm. The food wasn’t too pleasing either. There wasn’t much to do at/around the resort without having to go far.
Reviewed on May 20, 2024
Era Hotel & SPA Tulum
La Veleta
per person
Aug 4 - Aug 10
Roundtrip flight included
Newark (EWR) to Cozumel (CZM)
9/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
We had a fun stay. Hotel staff excellent. The hotel itself is okay, but nothing special. The setup of the room is a little odd, with the shower beside the bed, seperate from the toilet. Convenient for local bars and restaurants.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024
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Reviews of Tulum National Park
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4/5 - Good
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Dec 26, 2019Make sure you buy from the counter
5/5 - Excellent
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Nov 19, 2019The ruins are in the middle of the jungle, bring bug repellent.
4/5 - Good
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Nov 14, 2019It’s hot, no shade. Take shade umbrella and water
4/5 - Good
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Jun 21, 2019The people before the entrance will try to sell you excursions with a bunch of lies. Just keep driving, find a parking spot which is around 100 mexican pesos and the ticket for the ruins is 75 pesos ( around 4.50 us dollars)
5/5 - Excellent
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Apr 22, 2019Access through the Tulum Mayan Ruins. Combine in one trip. Don't forget to bring water.
4/5 - Good
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Apr 10, 2019The view on the top was beautiful next to the ocean! Very windy.
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Villa Pescadores Tulum
Carretera Tulum - Ruinas Km 0.5, Tulum, QROO
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Carretera Federal Cancún - Tulum, No. 307 KM 230, Mz. 1, Lt. 1, Tulum, QROO
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Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila km 3, Tulum, QROO
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Carr.Tulum-Punta Allen KM 0.47, MZ 1 Lote 5, Tulum, QROO
Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Calle Itzimina esq. Av Kukulkan, Mz 001, Lote 007, Reg 014, Aldea Zama, Tulum, QROO
Aloft Tulum
Av. Coba Sur Mz 5 Lt 1, Smz 1 Region 14, Tulum, QROO
Kai Tulum
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km 0.5, Zona Hotelera Norte, Tulum, QROO
Motto by Hilton Tulum
Avenida Coba Sur entre Calle S/N, Manzana 006 Lote 001 Colonia Centro, Tulum, QROO
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Playa Mayas/n, National Park of Tulum, Tulum, QROO
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