Tulum is a great place to visit and stay in Mexico. Although most people are mostly familiar with Cancun in Mexico, few people know about the beauty of Tulum. Located on the Yucatan Peninsula, this city is the place to go to an adventurous traveler, offering the perfect combination of tranquility, solitude and adventure. Exploring the ruins, scuba diving, enjoying the beaches and visiting nature reserves are just a few of the multiple activities you can do in Tulum. Here are some of the highlights you might want to explore if you decide to spend several times in this beautiful old town of Maya, south of Playa del Carmen.
Mayan Ruins
First, Tulum is often associated with Mayan ruins and for good reason. The famous Mayan ruins in Tulum are located on the beach and offer a breathtaking view. The remains of this once large Mayan city are one of the best preserved Maya coastal areas and, of course, must be visible to any traveler. Mayas are known for their remarkable architectural and cultural achievements. Some of the ruins are more than 1,400 years old and are impressively well preserved. Among the ruins, the "Castillo", or lighthouse, surrounding the town square, and used to guard and monitor any approaching enemy. Tulum seems to have been an important place to worship, so it has many altars, temples and shrines.
Cenotes Park
Of course, the Mayan ruins are not all in Tulum. If you are interested in adventure, try the hidden worlds of Cenotes Park, where you will experience cave diving and scuba diving. You may even have heard of the Hidden Worlds of the Senots, if you saw the IMAX film “Journey to the Amazing Caves” that was filmed there. The cenotes offer you awesome snorkeling or scuba diving in fresh crystal clear water. Swimming through the park’s underground waters, surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites, this experience will be phenomenal. Excursions welcome everyone, including beginners.
Punta laguna
If you are traveling to Tulum, be sure to bring walking shoes to Punta Laguna, located less than 30 minutes from the city. Forest lovers will enjoy a 5,000-hectare nature reserve, of which Punta Laguna is a part. Punta Laguna is an eco-tourist destination where you can observe nature and wildlife. Through your tour you can see monkey spiders in the wild, as well as breathtaking views of the jungle flora. On the jungle trails you can see much more wild animals. A trip to Punta Laguna is a truly inspiring experience.
Tulum also has amazing coastal landscapes, and the ocean offers excellent diving or snorkelling trips with the second largest barrier reef in the world and untouched coral, magnificent coral formations and amazing marine life with pleasant surprises. The landscapes in and around Tulum are very diverse and very beautiful. In Tulum you will find a little bit of everything and something to do for everyone. So this year, enjoy the Caribbean and visit Tulum.
