what to do in tulum
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What to Do in Tulum
Best things to do in Tulum – Tulum is a dreamy, laid back beach paradise with white sands and jungle adventures. With few days here you can explore and be overwhelmed with amazing things to choose from. Here you know exactly what to do – head to the sand and put on SCUBA gear, find a hammock, or search for a cold coconut.
In Tulum there’s a lot more to choose from, including Mayan ruins, cenotes (caves or sinkholes that are filled in with crystal clear water) galore, various lagoons to float in, yoga, and street tacos. That last point is very important.
The beach beside the ruins is beautiful! Very large and very palm trees will welcome you in a Caribbean charm like few in the world. There are small kiosks where you can stop for a drink after the long walk. The landscape is beautiful, you have the Mayan ruins on your left, the Caribbean Sea in front of you and the long beach full of palm trees on the right. A paradise.
What to do in Tulum - CENOTES
The Yucatan Peninsula is home to the unusual natural wonders known as Mexican cenotes. These freshwater sinkholes were created when limestone bedrock collapsed, exposing a network of subterranean rivers and caves.
Since these pools were significant to pre-Mayan society, the name “cenote,” which means “sacred well,” originates from the Mayan language. Due to their pristine waters, varied ecosystems, and archaeological treasures, including artifacts and human remains, they are now well-liked tourist sites.
These tranquil pools, which are surrounded by lush vegetation and exotic wildlife, allow visitors to swim, snorkel, and dive. For both nature enthusiasts and intrepid travelers, exploring the Mexican cenotes is a genuinely magical experience.
The most interesting and famous cenotes are : GRAN CENOTE, CHOO-HA, TAMCACH-HA, MULTUM-HA and SUYTUN.
What to Do in Tulum: MAYAN RUINS
Evidence of the Mayan civilization is all over this peninsula and down into Guatemala and Belize, though the Tulum location was of significant importance to the empire as a religious and ceremonial center.
The location is also stunning, set on a backdrop of the beach with dazzling blue water and white sand. While not as impressive as Tikal in Guatemala or Chichen Itza much further west, both of which are astounding due to their respective sizes, it’s certainly more convenient to check out the Tulum ruins.
What to Do in Tulum: EXPLORE THE JUNGLE
The beach in Tulum is absolutely gorgeous with its white sands and gorgeous blue, bath temperature water. But the jungle is quite magical as well. Before moving to a beach, you can stay in a little hut in the jungle and is so nice falling asleep to the sounds of all of the animals, and seeing the stars so dazzling and brilliant in the sky.
If you stay off of the road that goes towards Coba where many of the jungle hideaways are, you will already be on the stretch of road that leads to most of the cenotes.
EAT SOME LOCAL FOOD
There are two kinds of food on offer in Tulum: food meant for tourists with an English menu and high prices and the little, unassuming local eateries that are more authentic and tastier, tbh.
It’s so excited to eat street tacos when you come to Mexico that should be the first thing you have to do, straight from the airport, to pull over on the side of the road outside of the airport when you saw a taco stand. Street tacos are so cheap, delicious, and fresh.
If you’re hesitant about the whole affair, go to a stand that has lots of patrons. It wouldn’t be super popular if it made people sick!
What to Do in Tulum: COBA RUINS
This archeological site gives visitors an enthralling look into the complex past of the Mayan civilization. Visitors are taken back in time as they tour the ruins, which are likely to have been inhabited as early as the first century AD, as they leave the busy city.
The majesty of the old buildings that rise majestically amid the lush vegetation as soon as one steps foot on this historical site is striking. The complex is large, and as you make your way around the paths, you’ll come across impressive pyramids like the Nohoch Mul, which is the tallest on the Yucatan Peninsula.
You will be amazed as you move from one magnificent structure to the next by the elaborate carvings and architectural elements that have stood the test of time. A rare opportunity to climb the pyramids at Coba Ruins, which offers a breathtaking panorama of the jungle below, is also worth mentioning.
There are experienced guides available to help you solve the riddles of this ancient city, and the site is beautifully maintained. Explore the Coba Ruins to fully immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Mayan civilisation; this experience will have a lasting impact on your time in Tulum.
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A unique experience, living the jungle even at home cooking, watching TV, relaxing in the bedroom or enjoying the outdoor area taking some sun, enjoying a margarita or having a barbecue under Mexican Sun!
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