Tulum Ruins, located in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, is an archaeological site that offers a unique glimpse into Mayan culture and history. This ancient city was once one of the most important coastal settlements for the Maya civilization before its eventual abandonment centuries ago. Today, visitors can explore this breathtaking destination to discover amazing […]
Yes! Tulum is home to one of the last remaining vestiges of Ancient Mayan civilization. When you take a self-guided Tulum walking tour, you will be completely immersed in history from a thousand years ago. What kinds of relics will I see in Tulum? Here are some of the coolest things you will learn about […]
Winter or summer? Here’s how to enjoy your Tulum tour by avoiding the crowds and the hurricanes. The truth is, Tulum is amazing no matter when you go. All that preserved history is available for you to discover any day of the year! Temperature-wise, it’s hard to go wrong. Tulum is located on the Yucatan […]
The 1.5-hour taxi ride from the airport to your tour of Tulum will run you about USD 70. But there are a few other ways to get down to Tulum. How else can I get to Tulum? A shuttle from the airport to Tulum has similar rates to a taxi cab. But there are discounts […]
The closest airport to a Tulum tour is Cancun International Airport. From there, it's a two-hour drive to the site. You can drive a rental car, call a taxi, travel by airport shuttle, or take the bus.
On a Tulum tour, you can expect to pay around 80 pesos for admission, with an extra 45 pesos for professional photo equipment. In USD, that's about $4 to $6. That's a super reasonable price to see everything that the Tulum ruins have to offer!
If possible, I'd recommend going to BOTH Chichen Itza and Tulum. They're both incredibly preserved relics of an ancient civilization, and each has its own unique stories to tell. When you purchase a Mayan Ruins bundle tour, you will receive both tours and even more for half the price.
If you want to save money and don't mind taking extra time, take a bus from Cancun to Playa del Carmen and change buses to get to Tulum. An airport shuttle or a taxi cab will both get you to Tulum. The rate will be higher, but you'll save time and energy.
Tulum is the site of some fantastic and well-preserved Mayan ruins. Unlike the inland sites Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, Tulum was a port city. It's located right on the coast of the Caribbean Sea, and was designed for trade with other nations.
A tour of Tulum takes about one to two hours. But don't let the small size of the site fool you–– there's a TON of historical ground to cover.
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