Tulum Things to Do Tips by emilienoelle

The Mayan Ruins here are on a cliff overlooking the sea. The moment I set eyes on this place my breath was taken away. It is hard to describe the beauty of this small part of the earth. If you go, I highly recommend taking your own car. It is only a few US dollars to get in and tour busses can run you upwards of $90 US. Also, you can hire a private guide when you get there if that is what you really want, so there is no need to put up with accomodating yourself to the schedule of the bus tour when you can see everything there is to see in about an hour or so. There is a beach and swimming is allowed, so bring a suit if that is your thing. I also recommend paying the 20 pesos for a bus ride from the parking lot to the ruins, especially if it is hot--and it usually is. The outskirts of the ruins are full of nice gift shops and places to eat.

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Directions: Take a left turn into the ruins on Mex 307 just before you reach the little town of Tulum. If you reach the town you know you have gone too far. Ruins are well marked.

Located off of Mexico 307, Xel-Ha is a collection of cenotes (underground rivers which come to the surface as they meet the Caribbean) which are full of beautiful tropical fish. For the admission price you can stay here all day swimming, eating, snorkeling, and hanging out with dolphins in one of Xel-Ha's many dolphin swimming areas. If you come here, come early because it gets VERY crowded and if you want to swim with dolphins I recommend making reservations on the web before you go because the tickets for that always sell out. Again, I recommend driving as opposed to taking a tour bus. Also, if you have smaller children and don't want to go snorkeling you can take a tube ride down one of Xel-ha's gorgeous tropical rivers. Keep in mind that conventional sunblock is not allowed here because it harms the fish, so you will have to purchase a packet of biodegradable sunblock when you get here. Don't try going without!

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Directions: Off of Mexico 307 Just before Tulum
Website: www.xelha.com.mx