Tulum is a great place to visit and stay in Mexico. While most people know about Cancun in Mexico, very few know about the beauty of Tulum. Located in the Yucatan peninsula, this town is the ideal place for the adventurous traveler, as it offers a perfect combination of tranquility, seclusion and adventure. Exploring the ruins, snorkeling, enjoying the beaches, and visiting the nature reserves are just some of the many activities you can do in Tulum. Here are some of the highlights you might want to see if you decide to spend some time in this beautiful old Mayan town just south of Playa del Carmen.
mayan ruins
First, Tulum is often associated with Mayan ruins, and for good reason. The famous Mayan ruins of Tulum are located next to the beach and offer a spectacular view. The remains of that once great Mayan town are one of the best preserved Mayan coastal sites and are undoubtedly a must-see for any traveler. The Maya are known for their remarkable architectural and cultural achievements. Some of the ruins are over 1,400 years old and are impressively well preserved. Among the ruins, the “castle”, or lighthouse, surrounds the town square and was used to keep watch and watch for any approaching enemies. Tulum appears to have been an important place of worship, so it has many altars, temples, and shrines.
cenote park
Of course, the Mayan ruins are not everything in Tulum. If you are interested in adventure, try the hidden worlds of Parque Cenotes, where you will get cave diving and snorkeling experience. You may have even heard of the hidden worlds of cenotes if you’ve seen the IMAX movie, “Journey into Amazing Caves,” which was filmed there. The Cenotes offer you incredible snorkeling or diving in fresh and crystalline waters. Swimming through the underground waters of the park, surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites, this experience will be phenomenal. Guided tours welcome everyone, including beginners.
lagoon point
If you go to Tulum, be sure to bring walking shoes to visit Punta Laguna, located less than a 30-minute drive from town. Forest lovers will enjoy the expansive 5,000-hectare nature reserve of which Punta Laguna is a part. Punta Laguna is an eco-tourism place where you can observe nature and wildlife. Throughout your excursion, you will be able to observe spider monkeys in the wild, as well as spectacular views of the jungle flora. On the jungle trails, you might see a lot more wild animals. An excursion to Punta Laguna is a truly inspiring experience.
Tulum also has incredible coastal landscapes, and the ocean offers excellent diving or snorkeling excursions with the second largest barrier reef in the world, virgin corals, large coral formations and incredible marine life with pleasant surprises. The landscapes of Tulum and surroundings are very varied and of great beauty. In Tulum, you will find a bit of everything, and something to do for everyone. So this year enjoy the Caribbean Sea and visit Tulum.
