This is well worth a visit as everyone says but don't do a tour. We took a 2nd class bus from Playa Del Carmen for 13pesos each. It was air conditioned and fast. Took a taxi for 40 pesos from Tulum town to ruins and then came back on first class bus for 26pesos/each. The whole trip cost us less... more

Well worth the trip down to Tulum, great to see the ruins on the beach and see such a focal point of Mayan culture. Go early before the crowds and the coach parties arrive - I don't think you need a guide but I had printed info from the playa.info website on Tulum and therefore was quite aware of what... more

One thing upfront: WEAR A HAT! And a lot of sunscreen. The site is not only right by the ocean, but has almost no shade at all. It was hot, hot, hot when I was there, end of May 2009, and my forehead was burning... Anyways, it takes a while to walk and see everything, take your time, and then... more

The ruins at Tulum are picture perfect...even better than on a postcard. This is a must see if you go near Cancun or Playa Del Carmen on your trip to Mexico. Take your beach clothes here also. The beach is beautiful with great sand. more

We took this trip through our hotel, Moon Palace. We had a great tour guide and the site was beautiful. We had an opportunity to swim, but we took pictures instead. The short walk to the site is not bad at all. We saw no need to take the trolley for $2 each as suggested. We walked and beat those... more

Tulum is also called City of Renewal, and is located in a beautiful Caribbean setting about two hours south of Cancun. Historians are unclear as to when Tulum was settled, as an ancient stelae found here is believed to have been moved from elsewhere. A mural of Chac Mool riding a four legged animal (perhaps horse) has led many to... more

This is an interesting Mayan city and a must to see if you're in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. It's situated on the Caribbean Coast and it was a sight to see a Mayan ruin in a cliff overlooking a perfect turquoise water. This area has a beach and visitors can dip in the water to cool off after a... more

We didn't hire a guide for an extra $30 only because basically what they say is engraved on a rock, so its pointless unless you are illiterate. If you are interested in the mayan history I suggest going to either chichen itza or Coba. Tulum is a great view from the lookout points and a good excercise when it's really... more

I was a little disappointed in Tulum when we got there. We did the combined tour with Xel-ha and our tour guide talked forever so we barely got time to explore on our own. You cannot get really close to the ruins but listening to the stories is pretty cool and it is set on an amazing beach that you... more