Article Trip to Tulum
Caribbean pearl of Yucatan
The entrance gate to relatively untouched strip of beautiful Caribbean coast with white sands is a provincial town of Tulum. You will not find here much of interest, but it is a good bus junction, from where you can easily get to all sites in Yucatan. From here it is still a few kilometers to the lengthy beach enclosed fortunately by only decent cabanas and low small hotels. Right next door is also interesting Mayan fortress.
1 to 2 day
Swimming, walking along the beach and Mayan fortress
Start of relaxing stay in Tulum is obvious: swimming and relaxing at the local beach. The northern part of the beach is bordered by cliffs, on which is the Mayan fortress. To the south is almost two kilometers of uninterrupted sand, which provides an ideal opportunity for walks before cliffs and small cove appear. It is an ideal place if you prefer privacy. The second day is ideal for seeing the fort. Try to arrive here as soon as possible to avoid the crowds that come here with organized tours from Cancun.
Visit of beach in Tulum
Beautiful swimming near the mayan fortre
One of the most popular places for independent travelers on the Mayan Riviera is a strip of coasts a few kilometers from the town of Tulum. White sand, azure sea, coconut palms, no gigantic resorts, simple cabanas, an evening sitting in bars and drinking tequila – just the right Caribbean relax. The water is very convenient for swimming – the waves are not so high and there is comfortable entry into the water. Moreover, only a few hundred meters away there are preserved ruins of the mayan port. But prices are slightly higher here than in other parts of Mexico. continue reading
Visit of Fortress in Tulum
Mayan ruins on the beach
Only a few archaeological pavilons in the world have their own beautiful beach as the mayan ruins in Tulum. Visit of this well preserved monument is spiced by ubiquitous iguanas basking on hot stones. continue reading
Tips for trips for other days
- Protected area Sian Ka'an with original Yucatan flora and fauna is easily accessible by boat or by road from Tulum.
- Laguna and pyramids Muyil linked with jungle trail.
- Cobá: Mayan ruins built around a group of lakes with one of the highest pyramid in Yucatan – Nohoch Mul, 42 meters high.
- Valladolid and cenot Dzintup
- Chitzen Itza
Visit of Valladolid
Town in the middle of the Yucatan
This town with five thousand inhabitants benefits from its strategic position at the crossroads connecting Cancun and Tulum with Merida and lies in the proximity to major yucatan ruins of Chichen Itza that are just 40 km away. It is the third largest city in the Yucatan peninsula, it is relatively very green, square-shaped with nice houses and renowned confectionaries. Mayan women offer here huipiles (traditional embroidered blouses). Popular trips are just outside the town to the beautiful underground cenots, where you can also have a swim. continue reading
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