Tulum: Culture and beautiful beaches on the coast of Mexico

The Beautiful Beaches and Tulum Ruins in Tulum, Mexico
The Beautiful Beaches and Tulum Ruins in Tulum, Mexico

Who doesn’t dream of a holiday spot located directly on endless white sandy beaches, not crowded by tourists, and at the same time has cultural attractions to offer? Tulum is the destination!

Tulum – the most beautiful beach in the world

Picturesque and lies directly at sea, is the small town of Tulum located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. For quite a few years now, the beach of Tulum, which is counted to the Mayan Riviera, even boast the most beautiful beach in the world. Anyone who has once travelled to Tulum on holiday understands exactly why the title of the most beautiful beach in the world was given to Tulum.  Very fine, white powder sand, turquoise water and a lot of snorkeling and diving at the nearby Reef create a unique and fantastic beach experience.

It’s no wonder why travelers and jet setters alike have ventured here to experience the beautiful scenery and take a vacation in one of the amazing Villas of Tulum, Mexico.

Mayan ruins at the door

Not far from the city centre, visitors to Tulum can also admire the unique Mayan ruins, which are situated directly on the sea. In addition to the famous “Temple of the Winds” (Templo del Dios del Viento), “Rising down God’s Temple” (El Castillo) and the “Temple of the frescos” (Templo de los fresco), there are many other ruins to admire, not only because of their history but because they are very interesting. Their location also makes it unbeatable, and visitors have opportunities to take breathtaking photos that they will never forget. It is advisable to visit the ruins early in the morning as in the afternoon, often large groups of tourists from Cancun about 130 kilometers away, visit the ruins in crowds. A day trip to the famous historical ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza is easy to achieve from Tulum.

Central Tulum

Little away from the tourist zone (about 5 miles) is the city centre of Tulum, offering some of the main long streets for strolling, shopping and dining. Authentic Mexican food such as tacos, quesadillas and tortas can be enjoyed in all possible variations in the many small side streets at unbeatable prices. In the evening, thanks to some bars and restaurants, the centre is lively and safe. If you are not staying in the centre of Tulum, you can visit central Tulum anytime of the day or night with the countless small shuttle buses or taxi, conveniently located in the hotel zones.

Action in the environment

Those who book holiday to Tulum, are not far from the centre of the Riviera Maya, a stretch of coastline that runs from Cancun to Tulum. In this section, countless theme parks have been created, offering everything what action-happy tourists or families can only wish for. These include giant water slides, swimming with dolphins, rope courses, or snorkel with colourful fish – everything is available for an action packed adventure. Those who are not so touristy minded, can discover incredible underwater worlds in the many cenotes (former caves, which are filled with fresh water), or snorkel directly at the ruins with fishes and tortoises.

Tulum – always worth the journey

Tulum offers a lot more than you might think, and is an ideal solution for those who prefer something else rather than the normal tourist hotspots. Whoever was once on the beach in Tulum, who has enjoyed views of ruins in the early morning, or has woken up in one of the countless small Cabañas (beach huts), will definitely know that there is also a piece of paradise on earth.

My name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for slow, meaningful travel. I have been traveling the world full-time for the past 9+ years and document it all on Instagram and YouTube. Come join me!

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