Why choose Tulum?
Tulum is one of the destinations in Mexico which is rapidly emerging due to the culture and natural beauty that this paradisiacal place offers. Its Mayan ruins make a great impression on all visitors allowing you to travel back in time to discover some facts about this city.
In addition, the beaches next to the archaeological zone of Tulum will allow you to have a panoramic view of the immense Caribbean Sea which always has crystal clear waters in which it is always full of marine life.
What does Tulum mean?
Tulum received such name due to the great meaning of this word in Mayan, which means "wall" referring to the fortifications surrounding the ruins of Tulum where these were built with the sole purpose of protecting the city from some invaders.
How to get to Tulum
Getting to Tulum is one of the easiest tasks and the different options that exist make it even more pleasant, at first we will detail in the case that you have purchased a ticket to Cancun airport, in this case as it is the nearest airport you could take an ADO bus which could take you directly to this destination, where the journey would take about 2 hours and a half.
How to get to Tulum with your own car from Cancun
To get to Tulum from Cancun in your own car you should take highway 307 better known as Tulum Avenue which will take you directly to your destination, the distance between Cancun and Tulum is at least 120 km making the trip take about 1 hour and a half, also, before traveling you should verify that the condition of your car is optimal for road travel, you should also make sure of the weather conditions to avoid any accidents.
The best beaches in tulum
In spite of having a very attractive archaeological zone, Tulum also has beautiful beaches with calm and crystalline waters, that is why we will show you a list of the best beaches in Tulum.
Paradise Beach
One of the main beaches you should visit is Paradise Beach located in the hotel zone of Tulum, this beach stands out mainly for its crystal clear waters and a relaxed atmosphere, in this beach you can perform different types of water activities such as paddle surfing, windsurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing and more.
How to get to playa paraiso from downtown tulum?
In order to get to this paradisiacal beach you will have to take a local bus, or you could also take a bicycle, but keep in mind that the distance from downtown Tulum to the hotel zone is at least 10 km.
Tulum Ruins Beach
The ruins beach in Tulum is considered one of the most emblematic beaches of this place, due to its proximity to the ruins of the place, this beach is recommended for those who want to look for an adventure mixed with history and fun.
In addition, you can practice different water sports such as snorkeling or scuba diving, due to the clarity of this beach and the diversity of aquatic life it has.
Santa Fe Tulum Beach
Playa Santa Fe is one of the public beaches in Tulum that is located near the hotel zone and within it we can find a great view of the Caribbean Sea with its turquoise waters that will fill us with tranquility.
This beach is ideal for those who practice water activities such as snorkeling or scuba diving. Another great advantage of Santa Fe beach is that you can find palapas and rent some lounge chairs to be a little more comfortable in case you bring some drinks or food.
When to visit tulum
The best season to travel to Tulum will always depend on the tastes of each person, for example the months of December to April you can find a little warmer weather and from then on there will be warmer days.
Tulum is mostly known for having a very warm climate, which allows you to enjoy the beaches and the different parts of the city.
When there is no sargassum in Tulum
The best season to visit Tulum without sargassum is from September to March, but that does not mean that between the months of April and August all the beaches are full of this seaweed. Generally the abundance of sargassum will depend on the sea currents, another point to take into account is that every year the climate change and the currents can change, so it is a little difficult to predict.
