Parque Nacional Tulum
Parque Nacional Tulum
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jaybeeFL
Palm Harbor, FL3,482 contributions
Jan 2020
Well worth the $12 but no need for a guide. Plenty of signage explaining the various structures and easy walking on the pathways around the site. It has been meticulously restored since our two prior visits in early 70's and 90"s. Don't rush--get to understand one of the amazing accomplishments of the Mayan culture.
Written December 16, 2020
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karlegria
Gatineau, Canada146 contributions
Jan 2020
We've visited a few sites in Belize and Mexico. What's different about the tulum Mayan ruins is the proximity to the ocean, how close the structures are from eachother, and the accessibility. Buildings are well kept, and compared to other sites that still require many years of work, the Tulum site gives the visitor a very good idea of how it might have been back in the days. A very nice Mayan site to visit.
Written March 12, 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,856 contributions
Dec 2020
Although Chichen Itza is far more famous and bigger, the Tulum dramatic position on the cliff edge above the turquoise sea is unbeatable.
The site is easy reachable from PDC in around an hour, and from Cancun in less than 2 hrs.
For detailed plan and tips on how to visit on your own, please read my review about the Tulum archeologic site.
The only downside is you cannot swim at the Mayan beach beneath the ruins, as it's closed due to Covid.
The site is easy reachable from PDC in around an hour, and from Cancun in less than 2 hrs.
For detailed plan and tips on how to visit on your own, please read my review about the Tulum archeologic site.
The only downside is you cannot swim at the Mayan beach beneath the ruins, as it's closed due to Covid.
Written January 27, 2021
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FLORA M
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
The Entrance Guide offered us the complete package that was to go to beach fishermen and snorkel; he deceived us over time as it took 25 minutes to arrive and there we waited 20 minutes to the boat and did not give us time to visit the pyramids as they closed the enclosure. Our Guide left and we had to take a taxi that cost us 1500 pesos to Playa del Carmen. All because the Guide guaranteed that we had time and we didn't. We felt swindled by the lack of veracity of the Pro sir who attended us. Instead the boat staff a charm of people. Council: When selling excursions ask and make sure well because they will sell mercilessly.
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Written August 19, 2024
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Curious09584370146
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
The place is nice but not very well organized. There is information in the park (see photo) marked as an area of interest and since we couldn't find it we asked the people who work there about the sighting tower for example and they themselves told us that there is nothing like that... the beaches do. They are there and the archaeological zone too. The schedules are not clear since it has 2 entrances and they have different schedules, you find out at the door when you cannot enter and to go to the other door the bike ride can take 20 minutes. Also the payment methods, at the door they accept cards, but if you want to go to the archaeological part they do not sell you the ticket at the door, but you have to go to another place further in where only then you find out that you can only pay with cash (You are already inside the park and you paid the first entry with a card). The prices were mega inflated by American tourists (very bad quality-price ratio) to the point that we wanted to rent a motorcycle (accepting its high price) and they wouldn't rent it to us because they rented it to Americans at a higher price, we ended up renting old bikes without brakes. Traffic is a danger, a lot of trucks and pedestrians do not exist for them. The park is far from the center and on the road. The vans take you but when you want to return it is impossible because they are all full and the taxis take advantage of that to charge you unreasonable prices for a 5 or 10 minute stretch. I have traveled to many countries in Latin America, Europe and Asia and I have rented a car, motorcycle, bike, traveled by train, boat, bus, etc. and the truth is that for me it is a nice place but it is not worth what they charge, added to the rest of the What I said, I think they still have a lot to improve for tourists.
Written February 16, 2024
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Kibsey Glenn
9 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
If you are planning n coming to the Tulum area you better have a big fat wallet. Pesos are 16-1 US and 12-1 Canadian. Everything is very expensive. Taxi costs are outrageous starting at $20. to go a short distance. Restaurant meals are out the roof. We had breakfast: pancakes, eggs Benedict and two smoothies $85. Car rentals will drain your wallet. To go to the nice beaches you have to go down to the Ntl. Park entrance and line up. Long line on nice days and weekends. $5. pp entry fee. Now try to find parking. Most parking to beaches are at hotel/rest entrances. $20. to park, $65., yes $65. to have a lounge chair. Then try to pay for drinks and snacks.
The whole area is under construction for condos and businesses in anticipation of the influx with Tulum airport about to open. If you come for a week or two it wouldn’t be too bad, but we came for the winter.
We will definitely not be going back.
The whole area is under construction for condos and businesses in anticipation of the influx with Tulum airport about to open. If you come for a week or two it wouldn’t be too bad, but we came for the winter.
We will definitely not be going back.
Written January 27, 2024
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Erick L
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Aug 2023 • Family
If you want to take advantage of your time in the Riviera Maya, don't waste it here after visiting Tikal in Guatemala countless times, believe me, you will be disappointed to waste 3 hours of your time in this park which consists of about 3 to 4 Mayan ruins and the only thing The explanation of the Tourist guides is interesting, otherwise there is nothing more interesting. Afterwards we went to Xelha where our day was short due to losing 3 hours in Tulum. I do not recommend it at all but I respect any other point of view. .
Written August 28, 2023
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Matthew G
Tulum, Mexico64 contributions
Apr 2022
Most (as in pretty much all) of the National Park beach has been built upon. If it is your first time back in a few years, you will not recognize it. It is still National Park, but nobody protected it from opportunistic developers. Maybe it will be reclaimed in the future? If you visit by car, be prepared to pay 200 pesos to park. Most of the beach is now covered in lounge chairs, but there is still some room for you to throw down a blanket and contemplate the "progress."
Written April 6, 2022
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travelingsunshine1987
Port Chester, NY5 contributions
Jan 2020
Wow, this is a great park that you get to walk around the Mayan ruins. It is right on the waterfront so you can walk on the beach if your like. Get there early because it gets hot and crowded. Make a whole day or better yet spend a night in Tulum just down the street. A must see.
Written February 4, 2020
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Maxp0wer
Silver Spring, MD31 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Here is what you need to know before you go that no one tells you... at least it isnt easy to find.
First, the ruins are a great trip. Beautiful scenery on the water with interesting ruins. You can read all the other reviews to get the full picture.
Getting there:
Taxi is easiest. Drops you at the entrance, but you still have a good walk to get to the ruins... another 10-15 minutes walking. Fare is about 200 pesos from center of Tulum. Make sure to ask and agree on price. Going back expect to pay more if they are busy... about 250-300 pesos return fare.
Self parking: This is very crowded to park at. Expect lines and a wait to get parking.
Tours. Tours are great if you want the full guided experience with history etc. Just know that this will be a lot longer and slower... we opted not to do this as after about an hour we were done with the heat and crowds and saw all we wanted to see.
Getting in the park:
First you need to buy tickets. They only take pesos - no dollars and no credit cards - so make sure to go to an ATM and get pesos. As you walk down the road heading towards the park, just beyond all the vendors/shopping, there is a white building to the right a little bit off the road where you need to purchase tickets to enter. There are two tickets you need. One is a wrist band for 59 pesos/person that gets you into the park area and the ability to walk to the beach area, but does NOT get you to see the ruins. You need a second ticket to see the ruins which costs 90 pesos/person. You can get both at the main ticket center at the entrance. There is also another ticket area at the entrance to the ruins where you can buy the tickets to see the ruins.
When you walk down the main road (you need the 59 peso wrist band/ticket to walk down this road) it will end at an intersection. To the left is the entrance to the ruins and you can buy tickets here for them too. If you go right you can walk to the beach area. Expect a line, it moves fast, to enter the area to the ruins. They scan your ticket at the entrance to the ruins. Once past the entrance you will walk a bit further until you see a wall with a small cave like entrance on your right. This is the main entrance to see the ruins. Watch your head walking through the cave/tunnel area. On the other side you will see the ruins with paths going in various directions.
Additional advice:
Its hot!
Bring water as there is no water/drinks available at the ruins. You can purchase drinks when you first enter the main area with all the vendors, but not once you get to the entrance to the ruins.
Wear a hat, comfortable shoes and cool clothing. You might also want to bring an umbrella as shade. We saw several people with them. If we were going to take our time then this would be essential. After about an hour we were done.
Expect crowds. We went on a Wednesday morning in April and it was pretty crowded. Not unbearable, but lots of people. There are lots of places to get great pictures, but be patient as you will have to wait your turn to get yours. The best spots, and most crowded, are up the hill to the ruins overlooking the ocean... the positive side is there it is cooler up there with the breeze from the ocean.
Hopefully you will find the above helpful and not wonder around feeling lost like we did trying to figure this all out our first time.
First, the ruins are a great trip. Beautiful scenery on the water with interesting ruins. You can read all the other reviews to get the full picture.
Getting there:
Taxi is easiest. Drops you at the entrance, but you still have a good walk to get to the ruins... another 10-15 minutes walking. Fare is about 200 pesos from center of Tulum. Make sure to ask and agree on price. Going back expect to pay more if they are busy... about 250-300 pesos return fare.
Self parking: This is very crowded to park at. Expect lines and a wait to get parking.
Tours. Tours are great if you want the full guided experience with history etc. Just know that this will be a lot longer and slower... we opted not to do this as after about an hour we were done with the heat and crowds and saw all we wanted to see.
Getting in the park:
First you need to buy tickets. They only take pesos - no dollars and no credit cards - so make sure to go to an ATM and get pesos. As you walk down the road heading towards the park, just beyond all the vendors/shopping, there is a white building to the right a little bit off the road where you need to purchase tickets to enter. There are two tickets you need. One is a wrist band for 59 pesos/person that gets you into the park area and the ability to walk to the beach area, but does NOT get you to see the ruins. You need a second ticket to see the ruins which costs 90 pesos/person. You can get both at the main ticket center at the entrance. There is also another ticket area at the entrance to the ruins where you can buy the tickets to see the ruins.
When you walk down the main road (you need the 59 peso wrist band/ticket to walk down this road) it will end at an intersection. To the left is the entrance to the ruins and you can buy tickets here for them too. If you go right you can walk to the beach area. Expect a line, it moves fast, to enter the area to the ruins. They scan your ticket at the entrance to the ruins. Once past the entrance you will walk a bit further until you see a wall with a small cave like entrance on your right. This is the main entrance to see the ruins. Watch your head walking through the cave/tunnel area. On the other side you will see the ruins with paths going in various directions.
Additional advice:
Its hot!
Bring water as there is no water/drinks available at the ruins. You can purchase drinks when you first enter the main area with all the vendors, but not once you get to the entrance to the ruins.
Wear a hat, comfortable shoes and cool clothing. You might also want to bring an umbrella as shade. We saw several people with them. If we were going to take our time then this would be essential. After about an hour we were done.
Expect crowds. We went on a Wednesday morning in April and it was pretty crowded. Not unbearable, but lots of people. There are lots of places to get great pictures, but be patient as you will have to wait your turn to get yours. The best spots, and most crowded, are up the hill to the ruins overlooking the ocean... the positive side is there it is cooler up there with the breeze from the ocean.
Hopefully you will find the above helpful and not wonder around feeling lost like we did trying to figure this all out our first time.
Written April 12, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I would like to know what dates the park is closed for maintenance?
Written October 30, 2019
How much is it for entrance per person in American currency?
Written March 30, 2019
Hola, quisiera saber cual es el precio actual de la entrada al Parque, ya que proximamente estaré visitándolo. Gracias
Written January 14, 2018
Si ,calcula el mismo valor el peso Argentino ,que el mejicano.
Written January 15, 2018
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