Tulum The word is said to be a Yucatec (Mayan language spoken in the Yucatan peninsula) Mayan means fence or wall. The wall was about eight meters thick and 400 meters long on the side parallel to the sea. Although many believe that its ancient name is Zama, meaning city of the dawn. Tulum really a beautiful sunrise that is worth getting up early in the morning. This walled city, he acquired more importance during the 13th century and 15.

It also became an important Maya site in the extensive business network for post classic Maya. Salt and textile products were just some of the goods by sea to Tulum, which would then be planted inside. Goods exported include feathers and copper objects. Seafaring traders could land their canoes. These canoes were up to 50 feet, which were also carved in tropical hardwoods. Castle, the most impressive building in Tulum now, served as a lighthouse to make navigation easier. The castle is 7.5 meters tall and has a small shrine.

Tulum sits on the edge of a limestone cliff face overlooking the vast ocean of turquoise. Mayan ruins are one of the best preserved Mayan coastal sites and have a number of interesting structures of the ancient Mayan world. It is also the most visited archaeological sites in the Yucatan Peninsula. One can opt for a stroll collective, which is a public transport van in white. Bus tour package prices vary depending on what is included.

Only early when you are planning to visit the site. The view is really impressive. The pristine beach is so beautiful that it is almost unreal. Some visitors bring their bathing suits and grab the opportunity of a refreshing swim. Do not forget to bring sunglasses that you and a bottle of water that can be purchased at the gate. Use sunscreen and hat. You can find

oceanfront cottage that is more expensive, but if your tight budget or looking for a bargain try the tulum hotels. Tulum lodging, for the most part, are simple and rustic. Electricity around the beach area is limited. You will not find air conditioning, but most hotels have ceiling fans in the rooms. This place is not for those who seek luxury and modern facilities. This is the place for those who wanted to escape the busy modern world and the search for a serious and peaceful relaxation.

The last time I was in Mexico, so it was all over the world, or so it seemed. But it is possible to travel to Mexico and enjoy a white sandy beach and some peace and quiet at the same time. All you need to know is that (and in some cases) to go.

Season November to April is widely regarded as the best time to visit. The summer months can get quite hot. September and October is the peak of the hurricane season, which actually runs from November to June.

Note that the month of March tends to be very busy in the beaches of Mexico with high school and college students on Spring Break. If it is a quiet holiday you like, you want to avoid the time of Christmas and Easter, and July and August. Where to Go

There is much more to Mexico and the Yucatan peninsula, the city of Cancun.

Here are five favorite destinations that provide memorable Mexico vacation. Each of these places can be reached by flying into Cancun. So if you want a taste of the big city, then the appeal is set on the path less traveled, you will have the best of both worlds.

1. Isla Mujeres. Only 8 miles from the Bay of Cancun, Isla Mujeres is a peaceful fishing village with restaurants, shops, and small boutique hotels. In fact, the entire island is nice: The island itself is less than a mile wide and about five miles long. Downtown Isla Mujeres only extends about six blocks. The signature turquoise waters and white sand beaches make for great snorkeling and diving. You can rent kayaks, snorkeling gear and other fishing gear on the beach. Other activities to enjoy during your stay in Isla Mujeres include fishing, sailing and swimming with dolphins.

2. Riviera Maya stretches along the peninsula from Cancun to Tulum. Here you will find white sand beaches and water sports of all kinds, including diving along the Great Maya coral reef, the second largest barrier reef system in the world. Divers and snorkelers can be rewarded with a vision of life ranging from sea anemones, sponges and sea stars, sea cucumbers and sea urchins, and underwater caves. Sport fishing is big business in the Riviera Maya, too. Other activities include golf, a spa in progress, and ecological tourism in the various ecological reserves in the region. Two: the Ecopark and Xcaret bioshphere Sian Kaan.

3. Playa del Carmen. About 40 minutes drive along the coast of Cancun, Playa del Carmen is an increasingly bustling resort along the Riviera Maya. If you like shopping, you’ll love Playa del Carmen. Boutiques offer everything from fashion vanguard of European craftsmanship to local artisans.

During your stay, do not miss Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue). It is the heart of Playa. There are no cars, you can stroll the Avenue, and entertain on street performers, including artists and musicians. Playa del Carmen also has a premiere dining, as most restaurants in the Riviera Maya is here and many of them are on Fifth Avenue itself. Bars and discos are hopping in the evening, so bring your dancing shoes.

4. XelHa. XelHa is an ecological park and archaeological site, located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. This destination offers adventures for all ages and fascinating ecological attractions and water sports like diving and snorkeling. You can swim with dolphins here, too. XelHa is particularly easy for families and is intended to be an education in Mayan history and ecology for the whole family.

5. Tulum. Drive a little further south in the Costa Maya and is the small town of Tulum. Tulum is perhaps best known for its Mayan ruins, high on the limestone cliffs. These cliffs offer scenery that is not soon forget the Caribbean along with a picture perfect coastline. Tulum is the first place for eco tourism and adventure travel, so be sure to look for excursions in the surroundings and local attractions.

of an ideal vacation and well-rounded, try a few days exploring the Riviera Maya gradeur, then take some time to shop and play in the lively Playa del Carmen and another day or two visiting the Mayan ruins and taking in the sites of Tulum. The word is

about these magnificent resorts, so you will not be able to avoid the crowds altogether, but by the strike and fun outside the beaten path, you will find a balance, and learn about ecology and the ancient Mayan culture.

Coming from a distant country, it was such surprise to find the field Mexican and to pay for: a refreshment of the occupied city in which step my days. The experience one took us deeply in the Mayan Riviera near the city of Tulum. Country of the wonders virtually unknown of Itâ where the white beaches of the sand strangely appear to be left: the perfect treatment to a course of the life to touch to the horn the horns and life of fast city. Old woman men who sell handles and the chili peppers by the side of the way along with the beers of the one-dollar that as soon as they seem to prove so much better when reference to consumed on the land. my first trip to Mexico was back years when I visited Tulum in a whim more or less. My wife and I had been Europe that traveled by some time but we had wanted hopelessly to explore Mexico after great things of the hearing exceeds he of friendly. Tulum and the surrounding villages did not disappoint. A small hut would have done very well, but the elegant hotels of apparent-towards be-of-place Tulum were the icing-up in the cake for both of us: we love luxury route but we anywhere understand nonavailable. Roughdressing of the mind don’t it occasionally, but in Tulum, paradise hardly seemed to be feet far from the waves that crashed. the sun in Tulum is hot and calming in the skin, especially after the morning submerges in the ocean. Riviera Mexico is a coast somewhat indented backdropped by Big rainforest resistance that many of the hotels take advantage: being it ciérrese so to the ocean and the tropical forest. People in Tulum were also extreme friendly: we even bought a small native mask of a small support for less than five dollars! the owners of the hotel who we also remained in éramos to spectacular. They had come so friendly Europe and from us oh. It had be recent chaos that surrounded a host by the local radio named Gastón Alegre Lopez but whereas we were there, the beaches and the environs were as pacific as it can be. we would return to Tulum in a beat of the heart and would often recommend to friendly to also travel Tulum. Borrachín and exclusive climate for a playero complex that it does not attract any of the useless crowd of Cancun. We visit in the summer, and we glided to return in winter.