Tulum has been voted second by TripAdvisor’s 2010 Travelers Choice Beach & Sun Destinations of the World. Tulum Mayan ruins is the site of a Pre-Columbian Maya city.  The ruins are located on cliffs, along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. One of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites, Tulum is today a popular site for tourists.
The Mayan ruins of Tulum are easily accessible on Tulum tours out of Cancun, Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya or when staying in Tulum you can simply take a walk or a taxi to these beautiful ruins that are situated on the Caribbean beach.

When visiting the Ruins of Tulum it is recommended to arrive to the site at 8 am when it opens. Arriving early is the best way to avoid the heat and crowds. Another option would be to arrive later in the afternoon, just before closing time which is at 5 pm. You will not find a lot of shade at Tulum Mayan ruins so make sure to bring sun protection and a bathing suit if you would like to enjoy the refreshing Caribbean Sea while visiting the ruins of Tulum. Tulum tours are offered as private trips with transportation only or in combination with a guide. Other Tulum tours combine a visit to Tulum Mayan ruins with additional activities such as zip lining, cenotes, Sian Ka’an Reserve or Coba Mayan ruins.

The hot destination furthermore ranked second on Romance Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico; fifth on Relaxation & Spa Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico; and seventh on Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico.