Luxury Tours to
Tulum made for you
Back in time
See Mayan ruins and historical sites
Marine life
Visit the fascinating Yal-Ku Lagoon
Forests and birds
Go birdwatching in the Coba forests
A heavenly Caribbean setting for Mexico's Mayan legacy
Impossibly idyllic with flour-white sandy beaches, lapped at by the turquoise Caribbean sea, and atop its black and grey granite cliffs sits what once was an important Mayan seaport town. Set on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Tulum is one of those places that will always stick with you. Head out on walking and biking trails, discover natural wonders and explore Mayan ruins.
Built between AD 1200-1521 and originally a fortress and small city-state of the Mayan Empire, historical theories put Tulum as a prominent seaport. Many of the buildings and Mayan ruins show the sculpture of their diving god and where inhabitants still lived even after the arrival of the Spanish, but it seems disease finally ended civilian life in this town. However, much of Tulum’s previous functions and imprints of everyday life here have been well-preserved, excavated, or in some places faithfully replicated.
You can swim and relax on the beach beneath the ruins once you’ve finished exploring the ancient town. And then head back to your luxury or boutique hotel in Tulum to unwind and rest before a new day of adventuring.
Also, rather pleasingly, the area has retained a remote and un-touristy feel with only a small collection of high-end hotels and eco-retreats nearby. There is the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve (incorporating Tulum Playa and many of these eco-hotels) and the fairly non-descript town of Tulum itself, which all adds to the evocative romance and glorious setting of its main attraction. Mind you, this also depends on the volume of visitors and getting there early in the morning is well worth the chance of getting the site mostly to yourself.
Highlights
Marvel at the unique architectural style of the walled Mayan city of Tulum and admire the Caribbean Sea views
Walk or bike through Coba, one of the largest Mayan sites in the region, exploring its the history as recorded in carved stone monuments
Spend some time in the secluded area of Yalku-ito; a place where the freshwater that runs underneath the ground of the Yucatán Peninsula exits towards the ocean
Tulum beckons with its captivating blend of bohemian luxury, pristine white-sand beaches and ancient Mayan mystique, offering you the space to reconnect with nature and experience the culture of the people who call this beautiful place home.
Jennifer Richt
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Tulum
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