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Tulum
No. 11 of Best Things to Do in Mexico

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Tulum sits on a Caribbean cliff along the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. This coastal city-state was built in the late Maya civilization and remained inhabited, reaching its peak between the 13th and 15th centuries. "Tulum" means "wall" in Yucatec Maya, as the ancient city is enclosed by stone walls several m high on three sides, with the fourth facing the sea, serving as both a fortress and a port. It was a gateway for the inland Maya city of Cobá to maritime routes and a key hub for goods like obsidian. Facing the sunrise over the sea, it was possibly once called Zama, meaning "city of dawn." The main attractions are concentrated along the cliff edge: El Castillo stands at the cliff's end as the site's landmark, with carvings of deities like the feathered serpent visible on its facade. The Temple of the Frescoes retains remnants of Maya murals and red handprint decorations, while the Temple of the Descending God features a diving deity figure, an iconic symbol of Tulum. The Temple of the Wind occupies a small rocky platform jutting into the sea, offering expansive views perfect for capturing the turquoise waters and white sand. Below the cliff lies a beach where many travelers stop to wade or rest, and iguanas basking among the rocks are common "locals." Follow the cliffside path to explore the temples, then look back at the castle from the seaside—the frame of ancient stone walls against the Caribbean is what sets it apart from inland Maya ruins. At dawn, the soft light enhances the layers of the walls and sea, and the site is relatively quiet.Tulum · 25.8km from Akumal

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Robarth marlii29 September 2023
5.0
Wish I was able to get more photos of this place, but it is fantastic! We had free food and free drinks included with just regular entrance to the park. The place is very big and looks gorgeous. It offers all sorts of activities to do all over, and it has a very cool/refreshing natural pool to jump into. The quality of the food (which all the restaurants are buffets) is really well made and tastes great! It's fun for the whole family!

Xel-Ha Park

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大鱼先生🐷10 February 2026
5.0
This park is absolutely fantastic! It's definitely one of the best places to visit in the Americas. If you're a fast-paced young person, you can just buy an afternoon ticket, plus a shuttle bus from your hotel. Enter the park at 4 PM, walk the black line, then the white line, then the red line, then the green line, and finally the blue line back to the black line, arriving just in time for the show at 7 PM. The show is two hours long, covering everything from Mayan culture to modern Mexican dance and song – well worth seeing. The cutest animals in the park are the flamingos, tapirs, and red parrots – they're even bigger and cuter than I expected.

Xcaret Park

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Salaafung17 February 2023
5.0
Tulum is one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Mayan civilization, and it is also one of the best-preserved coastal Mayan ruins. Looking at the Caribbean Sea along the ruins, the scenery is really beautiful, and the water is very blue and clear.

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BKT10 June 2022
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best experience at the natural pool in mexican.felt like swimming in a huge fresh water pond!

Cenote Nic Te Ha

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Kaylee_Traveler16 May 2022
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A place with many and varied activities! You can have fun there.

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Don't miss these attractions in Akumal: Xel-Ha Park, Xcaret Park, and Tulum. If you like Food & drink, try Cancun, Mexico Xcaret Plus eco-cultural park 1-day tour with lunch and transportation. If you enjoy Culture & history, try Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting.

You can give Cancun, Mexico Xcaret Plus eco-cultural park 1-day tour with lunch and transportation and Valladolid: Cenotes Tour w/ Buffet Lunch and Vintage Truck a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

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