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"How in the hell did they get that stone up there?" Yeah you will ask yourself that numerous times. Sad answer is, slave labor was an effective tool centuries ago. That being said, this is an amazing place that really does change your perception of life in Central America. Having seen pyramid designs from all over central and south America, I can say this is the most fascinating one as it is right on the beach. Now I don't know what ancient Indians were thinking when they build these in the middle of jungle swamps, but someone got this right and put it on a postcard perfect site that had to be awesome to gander at day in and day out. Crowds here are not too bad as the area is very large and open. Makes for a good half day trip and some fun photo opportunities. As always, pay homage to the Lizard King.
Derek SchottDerek Schott
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Forcing people to throw away their water bottles and not really providing many places to buy water except the library for one small can ($35 pesos, I think) is really crappy and unsafe. We had to pay to get onto the street, pay again for parking, pay again for ruin entrance, and then people were trying to get us to pay for guides… Nobody was clear about where you can park, they assured us at the entrance that there was parking and we wasted forever only to have to spend an extra $1000 mxn at a beach club. Lastly, they don’t let people out the entrance, and I was getting dehydrated from the heat and lack of water. Not super happy about that. I wouldn’t go again. There was no real “beach” either that we saw. The coolest part was the overlook but that wasn’t even really part of the ruins.
Kate SortinoKate Sortino
00
Tulum diy excursion. Great place to visit. We rented a car from Playa del carmen for $62usd per day and drove to Tulum ruins.40 minute drive. Watch out for speed bumbs on the highway there are signs. Also highway speed ranges from 40km to 100km. At the entrance everyone is hustling you for parking , go to the last one on the right is the official parking lot for $5usd. Then there is a free shuttle to the main entrance where you buy your entrance ticket of $4.50usd per person. Walked around and then went to the free beach for a swim. Awesome affordable excursion for the whole family. You might want to pack liggt snacks and water, there are vendors available if you dont.
Sadiq “Trini” JanSadiq “Trini” Jan
160
I had high expectations for the public beach. I went in April 2023 and I was horrified by the seaweed problem. There is little to no maintenance of the road and seaweed, so the smell of the rotting seaweed combined with garbage is absolutely disgusting . I couldn’t stay there longer for more than an hour . I’m someone who can stay all day on the beach. I would recommend Cancun beaches over this beach in Tulum. The plus side is that it is a great place to swim and cool down after seeing the ruins , but not a pleasant experience for more than an hour.
Jessica LauJessica Lau
70
Tulum ruins above the crystal clear sea such a magnificent view that will stay wirh you. After you park the car at the parking, you will have to walk quite a long way. It can get very hot, so make sure to bring water. We were there in february and it was very hot. The beach beneath the ruins is closed. For the view from sea side you can rent a boat that will take you from nearby beaches to see the ruins from the sea side and then they can also take you snorkling, to see stingrays and turtles.
Jerneja Končan BabičJerneja Končan Babič
10
Magic place to be, very beautiful. Unfortunately when I was there the beach was closed. It takes about 60 to 90 minutes to visit the site with all it's Mayan ruins. Very nice and interesting. You could book a guide or read on the signs in front of each building. There's almost no shadow so bring a hat or similar and enough water. Parking is 50 to 100 MX depending on where convinces you most, or just 0 MX right on the main road to Tulum. If you found this helpful, please give a thumb up.
Volker K.Volker K.
110
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