Are you craving for a beachside vacation without the fuss of a typical resort? Tulum, beyond doubt will satiate your thirst for a perfect and relaxing holiday. This small Caribbean town is an ideal alternative to jam-packed resorts and heavy tourist developments, without going too far off track from the region’s popular sights.
Located at the most beautiful bay of the Mayan Riviera, about a 90-minute drive south of Cancun, Tulum is surrounded by the jungle, archaeological Mayan sites and cenotes. Tulum is one of the last spots in the Caribbean where it’s still guaranteed you will have the best of your vacation.
Tulum offers a number of activities that will keep you busy and amused.
1. The Archaeological Site
Tulum means wall, due to the wall that surrounds the site. It is also believed that its original Pre-Hispanic given name is Zama, meaning the dawn. Tulum ruins’ overlooking the sea is a spectacular site. The most symbolic structures of this spot are: The El Castillo that with its 12 meter height is the tallest construction in the place. Next is Temple of the Frescos which is filled with murals.
2. Snorkeling and Diving
Scuba diving is a must-do activity in this part of Mexico. The untainted water is teeming with marine life and coral reefs. Diving enthusiasts will find ample of dive shops and tour operators, ready to take them on excursions to the coral reef or deep into the cenotes. Tulum also offers spectacular snorkeling opportunities as well.
3. Isolated and clean beaches
Tulum hotel zone stretches on for miles and miles of white sand, framed by dense jungle. The farther south you go, the more secluded the beach you will discover. Enjoy a relaxing massage while you enjoy the beauty of warm turquoise Sea.
4. Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest protected area in the Mexican Caribbean. It is chosen to be sheltered for its rich biodiversity and unique Mayan cultures which have inhabited the peninsula for ages. It provides a home for a amazingly rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region’s characteristic terrestrial vertebrates.
5. Accommodation
There are a number of options available suited for all taste, from the most basic to rustic cabanas ,to most luxurious All inclusive resorts. Tulum hotels will surely exceed any tourist’s expectations.
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