Avenida Tulum
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48kiwioz48
British Columbia20 contributions
Plan carefully..this is a full day - half of it spent travelling by bus after multiple pick ups. Tulum itself is a Mayan heritage site well worth the visit. What is not advertised is the Palace Resorts supported and promoted stop at a Mayan gift shop where prices - advertised as the "best possible" with bartering - is a buyer beware experience. The tour bus guide "guarantees" lowest prices..NOT! Silver products are TWICE the price you can get at the Palace Resorts hotels. A formal complaint lodged with the hotel management resulted in a total lack of concern and no resolution unless we took the products back..an hour away by bus. Stay on the bus!
Written August 31, 2009
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frano429
Thiells, NY101 contributions
Jan 2014 • Friends
And by that, I don't mean the party center at Punta Cancun--I mean the old Cancun downtown where there are dozens of delicious restaurants, local shops that sell beautiful souvenirs, outside seating and a good feeling of being out of the hotel zone with all of the tourists (like us!) to interact and support the local people of Cancun who make coming here so wonderful. I have been downtown many times, and my preference is to relax on the beach all day, shower, nap and then get ready for downtown. There are busses all along Kukulkan to take you there and as most of you already know, the bus prices are only a few pesos, very cheap. Wandering around Tulum Avenue when it is less hot (preferably, evening) is a wonderful experience. On certain nights some of the locals might put on shows. The restaurants are all so great that it is probably hard to choose one, but many have samples of the platter they offer right on the street, along with the prices. It is a great place to take a walk in the early evening. I probably would not walk some of the streets on the outside late at night and definitely not alone, but if you are on Tulum you can be pretty sure that there will be many others around you and it will be quite safe, and definitely worth the trip.
Written March 16, 2014
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OSCALGOR
Cancun, Mexico31 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
Please do not get confuse with Tulum the beach front town and the Tulum avenue.
Tulum avenue is located in Down Town Cancun and there you will find some international banks, somo stores, hospitals, 1 mall, 2 casinos and the city hall.
Been honest you wont find any atractions for tourists there unless you like gambling or shopping.
Avoid going on direction to the Lopez Portillo avenue (north Tulum ave) at the evenings, even when the avenue is safe you can find some homeless asking for some change.
At any time avoid these down town avenues; Lopez Portillo, Talleres and ruta 5
And never, never for any reason visit "Bonfil" this neigboorhood located at the suburbs has nothing to see and is not safe at all. There is no chance that you get lost and end there since is outside down town.
Tulum avenue is located in Down Town Cancun and there you will find some international banks, somo stores, hospitals, 1 mall, 2 casinos and the city hall.
Been honest you wont find any atractions for tourists there unless you like gambling or shopping.
Avoid going on direction to the Lopez Portillo avenue (north Tulum ave) at the evenings, even when the avenue is safe you can find some homeless asking for some change.
At any time avoid these down town avenues; Lopez Portillo, Talleres and ruta 5
And never, never for any reason visit "Bonfil" this neigboorhood located at the suburbs has nothing to see and is not safe at all. There is no chance that you get lost and end there since is outside down town.
Written December 6, 2011
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A1705JWtomw
Midlothian, VA13 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
Tulum is worth a trip while in the Mayan Riviera.
Rent a car if you are in the area. Taxis to and from the hotels will cost about as much as car rental. Push for a deal with the vendors.
Travel to Tulum from Cancun. Stop in Playa Del Carmen, enjoy the sights at Tulum.
Bring Bathing Suits and a change of clothes.
The hawkers are selling all sorts of touristy items this was the only drawback.
Admission is 59 pesos pp currently or about $5 US.
Tour guides can be helpful costs start at @600 pesos for a group of 1-4.
Had a great outing. Park in the center where you cannot drive further.
Rent a car if you are in the area. Taxis to and from the hotels will cost about as much as car rental. Push for a deal with the vendors.
Travel to Tulum from Cancun. Stop in Playa Del Carmen, enjoy the sights at Tulum.
Bring Bathing Suits and a change of clothes.
The hawkers are selling all sorts of touristy items this was the only drawback.
Admission is 59 pesos pp currently or about $5 US.
Tour guides can be helpful costs start at @600 pesos for a group of 1-4.
Had a great outing. Park in the center where you cannot drive further.
Written January 15, 2014
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Thomas B
Los Angeles, CA111 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
Tulum doesn't have the prestige or grandeur of Chichén Itzá, but it is easier to get to and just a bit more comfortable, being right on the oceanside rather than smack-dab in the middle of the jungle.
It's pretty easy to combine Tulum with a day trip to some cenotes and Playa del Carmen too whereas Chichén Itzá is pretty much a day to itself.
You'll definitely want a guide if you really want to hear about the history and meaning of the buildings. But, otherwise, the site itself is pretty beautiful, well cared for, and the ruins in good shape (whatever that may mean for *ruins* ;-) ).
If you go there on your own, just watch out for the guys in the parking lot who will tell you to come over to their shack to get tickets. They are not officially part of the park. They will sell you entrance tickets, yes, but will try to get you to buy into "delux" or as they say "divertido" packages that include a boat ride and snorkeling. These are simply not worth the extra money and the apparently quick walk from the park exit to the boat launch is in reality a mile-long walk in the heat. If you want to see the archaeological site, walk through the tourist/souvenir area to the entrance and buy your entrance ticket there.
It's pretty easy to combine Tulum with a day trip to some cenotes and Playa del Carmen too whereas Chichén Itzá is pretty much a day to itself.
You'll definitely want a guide if you really want to hear about the history and meaning of the buildings. But, otherwise, the site itself is pretty beautiful, well cared for, and the ruins in good shape (whatever that may mean for *ruins* ;-) ).
If you go there on your own, just watch out for the guys in the parking lot who will tell you to come over to their shack to get tickets. They are not officially part of the park. They will sell you entrance tickets, yes, but will try to get you to buy into "delux" or as they say "divertido" packages that include a boat ride and snorkeling. These are simply not worth the extra money and the apparently quick walk from the park exit to the boat launch is in reality a mile-long walk in the heat. If you want to see the archaeological site, walk through the tourist/souvenir area to the entrance and buy your entrance ticket there.
Written September 6, 2013
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itala333
Cancun, Mexico90 contributions
Jan 2018
dont get this confused with the city of tulum 2 hours away south..this is the avenue where the huge mall of the Americas is and ibis hotel and many other hotels are on plus hospetals stores this is a very busy little street that goes to the city hall as well as to areas of shopping that are kind of secrets to many because they are so much cheaper than some malls..check it out with the whole family especially teenagers....interesting and many busses go down that street on the way to the hotel zone..
Written January 16, 2018
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CynthiaES
Phoenix, New York, United States7 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
Bring lots of Reef Safe sunscreen. We wore tshirts over our bathing suits to keep from frying! Talum is like stepping back in time. Xelha is a blast! Xcaret is like a huge rain forest! If you go, wear a hat dress with your suit under your clothes. We only snorkled at Xelha.
Written October 10, 2013
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TheKidfromMO
Troy, MO487 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
We did a tour of Tulum with a guide, which lasted about 45 minutes, and then we had almost 2 hours or so to do some sight seeing on our own or we could go swimming in the ocean. They had one part of the beach closed because some sea turtles had laid some eggs so they were protecting those. But the ruins were just astonishing to see in person. You do alot of walking on rough grounds at time, so comfortable shoes are a must. It's very hot so take lots of water and the restrooms are no where close unless you want to walk back to the shopping area. The views from the top of the cliffs were simply beautiful.
Written May 25, 2013
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Stermers
Pontoon Beach, Illinois134 contributions
Jun 2012 • Family
We did the combined Tulum and Xel -Ha on the Cancun Line Tour. We had a great day. We spent about 2 hours at the Tulum ruins, which was plenty of time. We had a guided tour for about 40 minutes, and then the rest of the time we could roam freely. It is very hot there. I would suggest a hat and sunglasses. The tour guides will recommend that you buy sunblock and bug spray before entering the ruins. If you already have both, then apply before you go. We bought the bug spray, and never saw one mosquito. The ruins may not be as big as other places, but it is big enough to get an understanding of the Mayan culture. After the ruins we went to Xel-Ha. We only had about four hours left for this park. Since we only wanted to snorkel and eat, we had plenty of time. However, if you want to do every activity there, you may want to do the park only. Xel-Ha includes all food/drink/lockers/towels. It provides snorkel gear, but you must leave a $25 deposit per person. All of the deposit will be given back to you when the equipment is returned.
Written June 11, 2012
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REDEVL
Dallas24 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
We visit this area every 3 or 4 visits to Cancun. We actually prefer Market 28 where there is a fabulous restaurant called "El Cejas".
Written April 23, 2012
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