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Tulum
Mexico · CZM
Cliff-top Mayan ruins above a Caribbean beach.
About
Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12-meter-tall (39 ft) cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya and achieved its greatest prominence between the 13th and 15th centuries. Maya continued to occupy Tulum for about 70 years after the Spanish began exploring Mexico, but the city was abandoned by the end of the 16th century. Tulum is one of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites, and today it is a popular site for tourists.
Source: Wikipedia — Tulum (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- beaches · world class
- water sports · world class
- dining · excellent
- historical · excellent
- nature · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
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Weather through the year
- Jan80°F15d wet
- Feb82°F12d wet
- Mar83°F11d wet
- Apr85°F9d wet
- May87°F16d wet
- Jun86°F21d wet
- Jul88°F17d wet
- Aug88°F21d wet
- Sep87°F22d wet
- Oct86°F21d wet
- Nov83°F14d wet
- Dec81°F15d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
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Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with TurtlesFrom $297 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Sian Ka'an & Birdwatching Tours By EddyFrom $95 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Birdwatching in Sian Ka´an Muyil from Tulum - Shared Group TourFrom $119 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Kiteboarding Lesson in TulumFrom $270 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Luxury one way transfer to Tulum from Tulum airportFrom $220 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Cozumel International Airport (CZM), about 40 mi away.
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