Tulum Blogs

A perfect 3-day Tulum itinerary covers the clifftop Mayan ruins and beach zone, cenotes like Gran Cenote, and art at SFER IK museum. Extend to 5-7 days to include Coba ruins, Akumal sea turtle snorkeling, Sian Ka'an Biosphere, and Chichen Itza day trip.

Travel Isabella Moreno 6 min 40 Dec 27

Kaan Luum Lagoon features crystal-clear freshwater 15km from Tulum with color gradations from sapphire to indigo, an 80-meter-deep cenote, and 150-200 peso entry.

Travel Isabella Moreno 6 min 41 Dec 27

SFER IK Tulum: experiential art center by artist Roth, organic building appears grown from jungle floor, flowing cement walls undulate like waves, immersive light/sound installations. 2026 tickets ~1,500 pesos/$85 USD, advance booking essential. Visit 4 PM for magical daylight-to-evening transition. 2-3 hrs minimum.

Travel Isabella Moreno 9 min 53 Dec 27

Gran Cenote Tulum: 500 peso entry, 4km from town, crystal-clear water with caves and turtles. Open 8AM-4:45PM daily. Bring biodegradable sunscreen only.

Travel Isabella Moreno 4 min 38 Dec 27

Best in Tulum: Mayan ruins (arrive 8 AM), cenotes (Gran Cenote, Dos Ojos), beaches. 3-4 days ideal. Here's your complete 2026 guide.

Travel Rachel Chen 12 min 40 Dec 22

Top Tulum activities: ruins at 8 AM, cenotes (Gran Cenote, Dos Ojos), beach zone. Combines Mayan history with world-class swimming holes and Caribbean vibes.

Travel Rachel Chen 7 min 39 Dec 22

Tulum + Xel-Ha combo: $150-200 for guided ruins tour + all-inclusive park (food, drinks, snorkeling). Best value Riviera Maya day trip.

Travel Rachel Chen 7 min 43 Dec 22

Choose Chichen Itza for New Seven Wonders scale (643 pesos, full day). Choose Tulum for Caribbean cliff views (95 pesos, 1-2 hours, beach access).

Travel Rachel Chen 8 min 32 Dec 22

Tulum spring break: beaches, ruins, cenotes, beach club DJs. 90 min from Cancun. ADO bus $15-20. Beach Zone for parties, Town for budget. Bohemian vibe.

Travel Rachel Chen 7 min 39 Dec 22

Casa Cenote is a unique open-air mangrove cenote 11km from Tulum with emerald water, halocline effects, and friendly resident crocodile Panchito.

Travel Sofia Martinez 7 min 38 Dec 22

Cenote Cristal: open-air cenote 5km from Tulum, 30m+ visibility, 150-200 pesos entry. Cliff jumping platforms, snorkeling, jungle swimming hole vibe.

Travel Sofia Martinez 4 min 52 Dec 22

Playa Akun: Hidden beach 10-15 min south of Tulum. Same turquoise water, fewer crowds, free public access, good snorkeling. What Tulum used to be.

Travel Sofia Martinez 4 min 33 Dec 22

No car needed for cenote hopping: hire a driver ($150-200/day), book tours ($80-150), take colectivos, or rent a quad bike. Here's how.

Travel Isabella Moreno 7 min 46 Dec 13

Best local bars: El Galan rooftop (La Veleta), La Veleta Market (opens 11pm), Terraza Condesa (El Centro). Skip Hotel Zone prices.

Travel Isabella Moreno 7 min 40 Dec 13

Yes, Tulum is safe for solo women - I spent 6 nights there. Roads are rough, expect bag searches, but ruins and cenotes are worth it. Rent a car.

Travel Isabella Moreno 9 min 43 Dec 13