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"While not as large as other ancient Mayan cities in the region, Tulum draws in visitors for its stunning setting of centuries-old temples perched on a cliff by the Caribbean Sea. You’ll pass a large market with souvenirs, a casual Mexican restaurant, and even a Starbucks before reaching the entrance, where a train can take you to the site if you’re not up for the 10-minute walk. It’s advisable to hire a guide to fully understand each structure’s significance and the history behind the ruins; informative signage is all but nonexistent. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, as the site encompasses a white-sand beach with soothing waves and beautiful rock formations that’s reached by a long wooden staircase."

The Perfect Day in Cancun and Riviera Maya

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"While not as large as other ancient Mayan cities in the region, Tulum draws in visitors for its stunning setting of centuries-old temples perched on a cliff by the Caribbean Sea. You’ll pass a large market with souvenirs, a casual Mexican restaurant, and even a Starbucks before reaching the entrance, where a train can take you to the site if you’re not up for the 10-minute walk. It’s advisable to hire a guide to fully understand each structure’s significance and the history behind the ruins; informative signage is all but nonexistent. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, as the site encompasses a white-sand beach with soothing waves and beautiful rock formations that’s reached by a long wooden staircase."

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Aaron Jones

Google

They charge you for the privilege of walking down the road to the ruins, and then another charge to actually enter the complex. All the while, vultures are circling to extract as much money as possible from naive and/or unsuspecting tourists. Meanwhile, good luck finding a bathroom. Signs point to restrooms that are barricaded off, but maybe the $80 per person guided tours can help you find one. Views from top were beautiful, but it's a large hassle for a small reward.

Roberto Madrigal

Google

The famous archeological zone by the beach. That makes it unique. It's a paradise for picture takers and photography enthusiasts. Watch out for the resident iguanas and try not to step on them. Make sure you have water with you.

Sweet-E

Google

This place is beautiful!! Lots of green, lush vegetation, iguanas everywhere, outlined walking path and stairs, beautifully located along the ocean. Be prepared to walk, there is a long path from parking that takes you thru shopping and vegetation before you reach the entrance. It's only 95 pesos to enter, pay at the white trailer. Once inside you are walking on mainly gravel paths and quite a bit of stairs throughout the ruins. As others have mentioned it is very hot, so bring thermos of water, travel light, dress appropriately for a hike or walk, wear a hat and sunscreen, apply mosquito spray, and give yourself 1-2hrs to walk through, read informational plaques, and take breathtaking photos. FYI: The path down to the beach is roped off. We went on a Tuesday at 11am and it wasn't overly crowded - we were able to move around with ease. Also we got lucky and had great cloud cover, it was still hot, but then it rained which made it cooler. We personally opted not to do a tour and still enjoyed the experience. If your are interested in your guides, you will find them near the entrance. I don't know if I'd trust the folks in the shopping area so much, head to the entrance and you'll find tour guides offering tours.

T B

Google

The humidity here was killer but so we're the ruins! Definitely a must see just not during summer...also bring a refillable water bottle because they don't allow plastic water bottles into the ruins.

Tianshu Zou

Google

1.ADO bus can take you to the site 2.Buy the park ticket first with 60.5 peso 3.you can not bring plastic bottle within the park 4.Buy the ruins ticket on a machine with 95 peso 5.you enter the ruins from north and exit to south 6.after the ruins you can go to the beach The beach is in the park

T im

Google

I missed a map and offers like audio guide or other informative stuff. Mexicans pay other entry prices. I would recommend cloudy days otherwise bring a hat and sun blocker 🧴

ERIC PICHARDO

Google

Beautiful place!! Location has stunning views!! Just be careful if you hire a guide, ours was a Joke!

Matas Radvilavicius

Google

It's forbidden to bring in water in plastic bottles, so you have to leave it by the entrance. There are drinkable water refilling points, but none of them are working. Very disappointing experience.

Aaron Jones

Google

They charge you for the privilege of walking down the road to the ruins, and then another charge to actually enter the complex. All the while, vultures are circling to extract as much money as possible from naive and/or unsuspecting tourists. Meanwhile, good luck finding a bathroom. Signs point to restrooms that are barricaded off, but maybe the $80 per person guided tours can help you find one. Views from top were beautiful, but it's a large hassle for a small reward.

Roberto Madrigal

Google

The famous archeological zone by the beach. That makes it unique. It's a paradise for picture takers and photography enthusiasts. Watch out for the resident iguanas and try not to step on them. Make sure you have water with you.

Sweet-E

Google

This place is beautiful!! Lots of green, lush vegetation, iguanas everywhere, outlined walking path and stairs, beautifully located along the ocean. Be prepared to walk, there is a long path from parking that takes you thru shopping and vegetation before you reach the entrance. It's only 95 pesos to enter, pay at the white trailer. Once inside you are walking on mainly gravel paths and quite a bit of stairs throughout the ruins. As others have mentioned it is very hot, so bring thermos of water, travel light, dress appropriately for a hike or walk, wear a hat and sunscreen, apply mosquito spray, and give yourself 1-2hrs to walk through, read informational plaques, and take breathtaking photos. FYI: The path down to the beach is roped off. We went on a Tuesday at 11am and it wasn't overly crowded - we were able to move around with ease. Also we got lucky and had great cloud cover, it was still hot, but then it rained which made it cooler. We personally opted not to do a tour and still enjoyed the experience. If your are interested in your guides, you will find them near the entrance. I don't know if I'd trust the folks in the shopping area so much, head to the entrance and you'll find tour guides offering tours.

T B

Google

The humidity here was killer but so we're the ruins! Definitely a must see just not during summer...also bring a refillable water bottle because they don't allow plastic water bottles into the ruins.

Tianshu Zou

Google

1.ADO bus can take you to the site 2.Buy the park ticket first with 60.5 peso 3.you can not bring plastic bottle within the park 4.Buy the ruins ticket on a machine with 95 peso 5.you enter the ruins from north and exit to south 6.after the ruins you can go to the beach The beach is in the park

T im

Google

I missed a map and offers like audio guide or other informative stuff. Mexicans pay other entry prices. I would recommend cloudy days otherwise bring a hat and sun blocker 🧴

ERIC PICHARDO

Google

Beautiful place!! Location has stunning views!! Just be careful if you hire a guide, ours was a Joke!

Matas Radvilavicius

Google

It's forbidden to bring in water in plastic bottles, so you have to leave it by the entrance. There are drinkable water refilling points, but none of them are working. Very disappointing experience.

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