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Tulum Mexico
Tulum’s spectacular coastline – with all its confectioner-sugar sands, cobalt water and balmy breezes – makes it one of the top beaches in Mexico. Where else can you get all that and a dramatically situated Maya ruin?
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Activities
15 of the best things to do in Tulum
Nov 7, 2022 • 5 Min read
From picture-perfect beaches to ancient seaside ruins, Tulum is a delightful destination. Here are the best things to do while you're there.
Beaches
7 unmissable beaches in Tulum
Nov 6, 2022 • 5 Min read
From sandy strips below Mayan ruins to secluded shorelines perfect for a quiet dip, Tulum has a beach to suit every traveler.
Road Trips
5 of the very best day trips from Tulum
Nov 5, 2022 • 6 Min read
Explore beyond the beauty of Tulum with these fantastic day trips.
Destination Practicalities
The best time to go to Tulum
Nov 4, 2022 • 5 Min read
Planning a trip Tulum? Whether you're lazing on the beach, exploring ruins, or soaking up the nightlife we can help you decide the best time for your visit.
Beaches
Cancún vs. Tulum: which should you choose for spring break?
Feb 21, 2022 • 10 Min read
Cancún and Tulum are both crowd-pleasers, swathed in powder puff sand and lapped by the spearmint Caribbean Sea – but they’re as different as night and day.
Budget Travel
Can't-miss Tulum experiences that cost next to nothing
Jun 29, 2021 • 6 Min read
Many of Tulum's most quintessential experiences are free or almost free and completely magical.
Tips & Advice
Could Tulum be this year's hotspot for digital nomads?
Oct 1, 2020 • 3 Min read
For the many digital nomads making their way to Tulum, a sleepy beach town on Mexico’s Maya Riviera, postcard-perfect views and endless sunshine have become…
Public Transport
Riviera Maya by bus, taxi or colectivo
Oct 25, 2019 • 4 Min read
No car and want to take some day trips around the Riviera Maya? No problem. We’ve compiled some tips to help you navigate this world of geological wonders,…
Fashion & Clothing
Guide to sustainable shopping on the Yucatán Peninsula
Oct 4, 2019 • 5 Min read
Traveling throughout the Yucatán Peninsula is a feast for the eyes. Colorful Mexican handicrafts and folk artwork inspired by ancient Mayan motifs are…
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