Tulum Ruins
Tulum Archaeological Zone 2.5 hrs
Explore ancient Mayan cliffside ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Where to stay
Hotels in Tulum
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Spanish and English
Local currency
MXN
(MXN)
Local time
(GMT-5)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Tulum Beach
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
10-15% expected
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Cochinita Pibil
Tacos al Pastor
Sopa de Lima
Pescado Tikin Xic
When to visit Tulum
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: January, February, March, December
Busiest: Dec-Apr
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Jan90
Cool, dry, sunny
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Feb90
Cool, dry, sunny
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Mar90
Warm, dry, sunny
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Apr85
Warm, dry, sunny
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May70
Hot, humid, some rain
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Jun60
Hot, humid, rainy
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Jul60
Hot, humid, rainy
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Aug55
Hot, humid, rainy
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Sept50
Hot, humid, hurricane risk
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Oct65
Warm, humid, rainy
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Nov80
Warm, less humid
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Dec90
Cool, dry, sunny
Things to do in Tulum
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Gran Cenote
Near Tulum Town 3 hrs
Swim and snorkel in a beautiful open-air cenote with crystal clear waters.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Tulum Beach Clubs
Tulum Beach 4 hrs
Relax at trendy beach clubs with music, cocktails, and ocean views.
Mayan Cooking Class
Tulum Town 3 hrs
Learn to prepare traditional Yucatecan dishes with local ingredients.
Any time of day
3 places
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
South of Tulum 4 hrs
Discover a UNESCO World Heritage site with diverse ecosystems and wildlife.
Yoga & Wellness Retreats
Tulum Beach 3 hrs
Rejuvenate with world-class yoga, meditation, and holistic treatments.
Cenote Hopping
Around Tulum 5 hrs
Explore various unique cenotes for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Tulum
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Activity tour
Silent Meditation in the Heart of the Cenote - Private groups
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Activity tour
Snorkel & ATV (shared) Experience with Transportation from Riviera Maya
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Standard tour
Tour to Tulum and Cenote Swimming with Turtles from Tulum
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Standard tour
Explore Coba: The Ultimate Self-Guided Audio & Map Tour
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Activity tour
Full Day Tulum water + zip lines + ATVS + lunch
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Standard tour
Tulum Local Walking Food Tour
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Archaeological zone of Tulúm, COBA, 1 Cenote and lunch
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Activity tour
All Inclusive Tulum: Luxury 34´Catamarán Aventura
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Practical ratings
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Near Tulum
Straight-line distance from the centre of Tulum.
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