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TULUM MEXICO

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Tulum Mexico Hotels Tulum Mexico is the combination of a beach [coastline], archeological zone, and town. You could say that there are three distinct zones making up what people commonly refer to as Tulum.

 
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TULUM RUINS

Tulum ruins are located 130 km south of Cancun. The "Tulum Archeological Zone" is the first distinct zone. You can't miss the ruins driving along Hwy 307 either in a rental vehicle or in a bus/collectivo. There are numerous signs and there is a big pink hotel on the corner.

Tulum Beach Tulum ruins are approximately 1 km down a road towards the coast. There is a large market there as well as a few fast food restaurants. Along the road towards the ruins on your immediate right is where the Mayan Pole Flyers do their pole flying. They perform throughout the day and you can sit and watch.

Tulum ruins has one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. You can jump in the water at Tulum ruins and swim north to Boca Paila [we have done this].



TULUM BEACH

Tulum Ruins Boca Paila has yet to be invaded by the all-inclusive resorts and remains as one of the last popular bastions of hedonistic culture in the Riviera. Along the beach you find inexpensive cabana's for rent [no reservation needed] and the odd drink stand/BBQ joint. Clothing is optional.

Snorkeling along the coast here is not that good. Lots of sand and weeds.

Tulum Beach can be accessed through a number of points. You can walk in via the road that takes you to the ruins. Just keep following the road south when it hits the ruins. This same road takes you to the Sian Kaan Biosphere and Punta Allen. You can access the beach by walking through an opening or access point from the road.

There is also access at Tulum Pueblo.

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TULUM PUEBLO

Tulum Pueblo is either a small city or a large town; it is hard to say. This is where many of the locals live who work in the nearby resorts and hotels. Many support workers such as bus drivers and construction workers live here as well. It is a diverse population with everything from computer programmers to dive instructors.

You enter Tulum Pueblo on Hwy 307. Along the highway is the tourista zona and there is shop after shop selling everything and anything. Lots of tortilla stands, restaurants, pharmacies and other kinds of stores.

There are dive shops, tour companies, car rental agencies but no bank or bank machine, go figure. The closest bank machine is at Hacienda Isabela [Bahia Principe Resort].

Off of the highway are residential streets with people living in houses and businesses.

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GETTING THERE

Tulum Riviera Maya Map Tulum is located approximately 81 miles [131 km] from Cancun.

From the airport:

  • Take ADO/Mayab bus to Playa del Carmen.
  • Taxi/Limo from airport direct to hotel.
  • Use Airport Transfer services.

    From Cancun City/Tourist Zone:

  • Bus south up Hwy 307 from Cancun bus station to Tulum.
  • Taxi   Taxis are found in all Cancun tourist zones.
  • Take the Colectivo in Cancun to Playa del Carmen.

    NOTE: Playa del Carmen is the areas bus/colectivo transfer destination.

    From Playa del Carmen:

  • Bus [from Playa del Carmen bus station] and get off on highway 307 then take taxi or walk to hotel, Tulum town, or ruins.
  • Colectivo from Playa del Carmen. Get off on highway 307 then take taxi or walk to hotel, Tulum town, or ruins.
  • Taxi from Playa del Carmen to hotel, Tulum town, or ruins.

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    BUS INFORMATION

    There are two bus terminals in Tulum, one near the Pemex station, open to the public from 9: 00 to 18: 00 hrs. The other is located in town and is open 24hrs. Both provide first & second class bus service.

    The colectivo also stops in town on Hwy 307. You can take the colectivo from Tulum to Playa del Carmen.

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    TAXI

    There are 2 main taxi stands. Just look for the line up of taxis. Usually you do not have to look for a taxi as they are constantly driving by looking for fares.

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    TOURIST INFORMATION / POLICE

    The Police station as well as the library, the Mayor's Office and the Tourist Information Office are located beside the baseball field. The Post Office is located on the main avenue [Hwy 307].



    TULUM PHOTOS

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    Restaurants Restaurant Main 307 Strip

    Mini Super Tulum Taqueria Maya at Ruins

    Ruins Beach North Ruins Beach South Tulum Ruins Beach

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