Spectacular sandy beaches on the Maya Riviera, a fascinating archeological zone with amazing Mayan ruins and the charming town of Tulum Pueblo with its crafts shops, cafes, restaurants and dive shops are the main draws in this popular area. Think about staying in a vacation rental instead of a small hotel room. If you’re looking for lots of space and amenities for your family, vacation rentals such as multi-bedroom oceanfront homes, modern condominiums, cozy cottages and elegant villas are available in a variety of beach and near-the-beach settings. After a long day of exploring ruins or engaging in beach activities like swimming, snorkeling and parasailing, you can easily recharge you energy level in a spacious vacation rental.

An ideal spot for visitors interested in exploring ruins, Tulum is situated near several exceptional ruin sites: Tulum, Coba, Muyil, Xel-Ha and Chichen Itza. Generally regarded as the most popular Mayan ruin site in the Yucatan, Chichen Itza is about a two-hour drive from the Tulum area.

For kids, some exciting activities in and near Tulum include Xcaret, an Eco Maya theme park with dance and musical performances, a butterfly pavilion and small zoo; Hidden Worlds Cenote Park, where you can snorkel in caverns and go zip-lining; Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a wonderland of unexcavated Maya ruins, canals, mangroves and lagoons; and Zel-Ha, a phenomenal, family-friendly place to go snorkeling and swimming. While you’re at the Tulum Ruins, make sure you check out the Mayan craft market, which has lots of stalls selling unique craft items.

Cramped hotel rooms don’t offer families the room to spread out, relax and truly enjoy the enviable Mayan Riviera lifestyle. Loaded with features like roomy living areas, balconies with views and lush landscaping, vacation rentals are a great value compared to a hotel. For families seeking to save extra money, the fully equipped kitchens in your beach home, condo, villa or cottage provide the perfect venue to prepare delicious meals for the entire family. Whether you want to fix a few sandwiches for a picnic on the beach or prepare an exotic Mexican meal, you can do it in a vacation rental. Deals on Tulum vacation rentals