Tulum Mayan Ruins
Experience the mystery and the magic of Tulum, considered some of the most beautiful Mayan ruins in Mexico mostly because of its dramatic location on a cliff overlooking the turquoise Caribbean.
Area
Yucatan Peninsula
Type
History
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Difficulty
Leisurely
After a private pick up, explore the ancient city of Tulum with your guide, the only ancient Mayan city with vistas over the Caribbean Sea and an important trading port in its day.
As you traverse the archeological zone, learn about Mayan history and cosmology from your expert guide, observing temples that were built hundreds of years ago to honor the gods of wind and rain. Walk up to the iconic “Castillo” structure, perched on a bluff facing the sunrise, and look out to miles of coastline and ocean.
After connecting with Mayan history and culture, you’ll be privately driven back to your hotel.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourMayan Mexico
Explore the colonial splendour of high-octane Mexico City, discover off-the-beaten track Mexico at hidden haciendas and tour ancient Mayan ruins, before heading to the Caribbean coast for ocean adventures and some serious relaxation and pampering. A perfect itinerary for couples wishing to get more under the skin of Mexican history and culture at a relaxed pace.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
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View AccommodationCasa Sandra Holbox
Casa Sandra is an intimate rustic hideaway on Mexico's beautiful wild island of Holbox, north of Cancun, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. A barefoot laid back retreat with swinging hammocks and fabulous sunsets.
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View AccommodationBelmond Maroma Resort & Spa
Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa is a tropical hideaway located on the fabulous Yucatan Peninsula outside of Playa del Carmen in Mexico, nestled between the turquoise Caribbean and lush jungle on a pristine long stretch of white sand beach.
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View AccommodationViceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort
The Viceroy Riviera Maya is a stylish and intimate retreat on the beautiful Mexican Riviera, near Playa del Carmen combining ancient Mayan culture and contemporary design. Private thatched bungalows are set back in the jungle, ideal for couples.
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View AccommodationGrand Velas Riviera Maya
Grand Velas Riviera Maya is a luxurious all-inclusive property on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, offering beautiful beachfront accommodation and extensive facilities to cater to both families and couples. Perfect for a great value beach getaway.
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View AccommodationJashita
Jashita is a stunning eco-chic barefoot boutique hotel set on a glorious half-moon cove fringed with white sand in a secluded location just 10km north of Tulum on Mexico's Riviera Maya. Enjoy privacy and exclusivity in an unspoiled setting.
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View AccommodationHotel Esencia
Overlooking the turquoise Caribbean and the powder white sands of the Mexican Riviera, Esencia is an intimate boutique hideaway which offers the perfect base to explore the cultural delights of the Yucatan Peninsula.
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View AccommodationRosewood Mayakoba
Surrounded by lush jungle, mangroves, emerald lagoons and set back from the turquoise Caribbean Sea, Rosewood Mayakoba is a luxurious high-end resort within the exclusive Mayakoba enclave on Mexico's Riviera Maya, just north of Playa del Carmen.
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View AccommodationNizuc Resort & Spa
Set on a white sand beach just 10 minutes from Cancun airport but worlds away in its seclusion, Nizuc Resort & Spa is an ultra-luxury Asian-inspired design hotel. It's ideal for couples and families alike, with excellent facilities and service.
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View AccommodationBanyan Tree Mayakoba
Situated within the private resort of Mayakoba on the famed Riviera Maya coast of Mexico is the Banyan Tree Mayakoba; a harmonious blend of nature and luxury enhanced by the signature Asian hospitality and warmth for which Banyan Tree is renowned.
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