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
Teens
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 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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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 AccommodationAndaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya
Surrounded by the lagoons & waterways of Mayakoba and fronted by the sparkling blue Caribbean Sea, Andaz Mayakoba is perfect for a relaxing beach break on Mexico's Riviera Maya. Extensive facilities and activity menus make this a great family option.
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View AccommodationViceroy Riviera Maya
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 AccommodationHotel Esencia
Overlooking the turquoise Caribbean coastline and powder white sands of Xpu-Ha beach on the Riviera Maya, Esencia offers an intimate boutique hideaway from which to enjoy ocean adventures and the rich Mayan culture of the Yucatan Peninsula.
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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 unspoilt setting.
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View AccommodationNomade Tulum
Nomade is a boho chic oceanfront retreat, surrounded by Tulum's sugary white sand beaches. Embracing a simple design, the hotel features natural wood furnishings, patterned textile rugs and cushions as well as unique thatched roofed suites.
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View AccommodationMaroma, A Belmond Hotel
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel 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 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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