Tulum

Imagine this: a Maya city on the coast with golden beaches at its feet. This is Tulum, where the temples have a view over the Caribbean Sea. This ancient city is located on a twelve-metre-high rock and is entirely surround by a wall.

Tulum was a religious site, according to archaeologists. Although it was also used as a trade center. Which is special, because then this is the only place where trade was conducted via the sea. According to scholars, the city was abandoned in the 16th century. Although there were occasional religious ceremonies.

Tulum was a religious site, according to archaeologists. Although it was also used as a trade center. Which is special, because then this is the only place where trade was conducted via the sea. According to scholars, the city was abandoned in the 16th century. Although there were occasional religious ceremonies.

Tulum is only 80 miles from Cancun. Partly because of this, it can get very busy here with visitors. Get here early in the day so you can beat most of the tourists. Bring your swimming gear so you can take a refreshing dip in the wonderful sea.

From Cancun there are daily excursions to Tulum. Where you are taken to the excavations by bus. There is also time for the beach, for a swim and more. The tours come in various forms and duration.

Take your time here. So that you can also take a nice walk on the beach, for example. And so you can leave the groups for a while.