It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. One of the most important sites in Tulum is its Mayan ruins, located on a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea; with warm starry nights and clear turquoise waters lies the only archaeological site that sits on the seashore. It is the most photogenic site in the region and perhaps the whole country.

Under the cliff is Paradise beach, considered one of the best beaches in the Riviera Maya, from which excursions are organized to the famous Mesoamerican Reef Barrier. The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve measures half a million hectares and covers all possible scenarios: beaches, coral reefs, rainforest, dunes and natural wells.

Services

In the archaeological zone there is a shop and public baths. It has a service of certified guides that offer tours during the visiting hours. If you want to know the history of Tulum well we recommend you hire a guide. They are not expensive and they know everything.

In the village and in the surroundings of the archaeological zone there are several hotels, restaurants and several establishments specializing in the sale of handicrafts in the area. There is a market where they sell all kinds of souvenirs and street stalls where you can take typical food or drink a refreshing natural coconut.

The archaeological zone does not have its own parking, although there is one in the nearby mall that charges an economic fee.

Recommendations: Bring fresh and comfortable clothes, as well as low shoes, sunscreen and water. It is possible to access with a bathing suit and towel to swim in the beach, but it is not allowed the access of foods or big bulks.