What to do in Tulum

Tulum, México

Tulum pairs cliff-top Mayan ruins with the Riviera Maya's most photogenic beach. Bike the carretera under jungle canopy, swim in cenotes Dos Ojos and Gran…

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Tulum?

Two to three days: one for the ruins and beach, one for cenotes, and one spare for Sian Ka'an or a day trip. Many visitors combine Tulum with Playa del Carmen or Bacalar.

What is the difference between Tulum beach and Tulum pueblo?

The beach zone holds the boutique hotels and beach clubs; the pueblo, a few kilometers inland, has better prices, local food, and most services. A cycling path connects the two.

Which cenotes can you visit from Tulum?

Gran Cenote and the Dos Ojos system are minutes away; Casa Cenote and Cenote Calavera are also close. Most combine easily with a morning at the ruins.

What to do in Tulum