A walled Mayan city on a cliff overlooking the sea.
Address: Carretera Federal 307, Tulum, Quintana Roo
Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya, flourishing from the 13th to 15th centuries as a trading port. It was still occupied when the Spanish arrived.
Its most famous building, El Castillo, stands on the edge of a 12-metre cliff above the sea.
November to April.
Opening time, before tour buses.
Hot and humid.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Mainly from the 13th–15th centuries.
Yes, at the beach below.
At opening time.
