Why go
- Maya site in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
- Served by Base Aeronaval de Tulum (TUY).
History
Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12-meter-tall (39 ft) cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya and achieved its greatest prominence between the 13th and 15th centuries. Maya continued to occupy Tulum for about 70 years after the Spanish began exploring Mexico, but the city was abandoned by the end of the 16th century. Tulum is one of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites, and today it is a popular site for tourists.
Where to stay
Carretera Tulum - Boca Paila, Km 8, Tulum, Quintana Roo, México. · hiphoteltulum.com
C. Centauro Sur Lote 13, entre Venus Oriente y Neptuno Oriente, Tulum Centro, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · laylatulum.com
km 4.1, Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila, Zona Hotelera Tulum, Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · mezzaninetulum.com
Calle 7 Poniente Mz 43-Lt 01, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · muarehotel.com
Carretera Federal Chetumal, Cancun - Chetumal 307, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · anattulum.com
Av. Coba Sur, 77793 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · bufoalvariussanctuary.com
MX.7 LT11 POLAR PTE/ALFA NTE, Calle Júpiter Nte., Centro, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · kantetulum.com.mx
Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km. 4.1, Zona Hotelera Tulum, Zona Costera, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · tulumhotelmiamor.com
Avenida Satélite Norte, Centro, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · biwatulum.com
Avenida Boca Paila KM 4.5, Tulum Beach, Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · ourhabitas.com
5 S Carretera, Tulum Beach, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · laposadadelsol.com
Av. Itzamna, Aldea Zama 11-Poligono 0014, Lote 1, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · alunatulumhotel.com
Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila KM 5, Tulum Beach, Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · zamas.com
Carretera Boca Paila Tulum Ruinas, Km 2.5, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · diamantek.com
Carretera Boca Paila Mz 3 Tulum Ruinas, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · elparaisohoteltulum.com
Carretera Tulum, Punta Allen Road, Predio de San Miguel, 77780 Javier Rojo Gómez, Q.R., Mexico · grandslamfishingadventures.com
Complejo Mayazama, Ave Central, Aldea Zama 43, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · irietulum.com
Aldea Zama 77760, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · orchidhousehotels.com
CARRETTERA KM4 TULUM, Av. Boca Paila, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · posadapuntapiedra.com
Calle Ixchel esquina Avda. Juanek Aldea Zamá, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · copaltulumhotel.com
Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico · ikaltulumhotel.com
Av. Boca Paila, Carr. Cancún - Tulum Km. 1.5, Zona Hotelera Tulum, Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · playapocnatulum.com
Av. Coba S/N, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · naalatulum.com
Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km 4.5, Tulum Beach, Zona Costera, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · papayaplayaproject.com
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila KM 5.5, Tulum Beach, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · tunichjunglecabanas.top
Av. Coba entre Calle Gama Oriente asteroide, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · hotelblancotulum.com
Carretera Tulum - Punta Allen KM 5 Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · azulik.com
KM 5 Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Lt10 Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · mayatulum.com
Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico · kaihoteltulum.com
Km 0.47, Carr. Cancún - Tulum, Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · alitotulumhotel.com
Ave Coba Sur S/N, entre Calle, Colonia Centro, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · hilton.com
Boca Paila Km 2.5, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · playa-esperanza.com
Calle Itzimina, Av. Kukulkan Esq, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico · hyattinclusivecollection.com
Carretera Tulum - Punta Allen Km. 34.5 Sian Ka'an Biosphere, Sian Ka'an, 77768 Biosphere, Q.R., Mexico
Restaurants & places to go
Bakery, Cafe, Cafe · American Panaderia Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · tulumdeliverycoop.cloudwaitress.com
Coffee Shop, Mexican, American, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, air conditioning · 15 Avenida… · aromacafetulum.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-We 18:00-23:00; Th 18:00-02:00 · Carretera Boca Paila Km 7.5 · casajaguartulum.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00 - 23:00 · Km 6 Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila av kukulkan, Tulum, 77780 · kitchentabletulum.com
Sushi, Japanese, Mexican, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · km 6 Carretera Tulum - Punta Allen, Tulum, 77780 · ukamitulum.com
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 15:00-22:00 · playapocnatulum.com
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:30 · loncherialeo.negocio.site
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-23:00 · km 7.7 Carretera Tulum Boca Paila · mamasantulum.com
Burger, Local, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Sa 08:00-21:30 Features: vegan options · 107 Avenida Coba, Tulum, 77760
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · restaurantguru.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:30 · Calle poniente 7, entre Palenque y Av. Kukulkán, Col. La Veleta, CP 77760 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Tulum, 77760 · muarehotel.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:30-22:30,14:30-22:30,14:30-22:30,14:30-22:30,14:30-22:30,14:30-22:30 Features: outdoor seating
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Breakfast/Coffee Shop cafe · 7 Sur · nimeno.com
Asian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, delivery, vegan options, air conditioning
Seafood, Diner, Tapas, Fish, Mexican, Local, Fast Food · Seafood/Diner fast food
Crepe, Cafe · Crepe cafe
Italian Pizza, Argentinian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Argentinian restaurant
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos restaurant
Ramen, Sushi, Restaurant · Ramen/Sushi restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-12:00, 18:30-21:30
Cafe · cafe · cafehunabku.com
restaurants · gitano.com
Tantra Bohemian Luxury Beach Club · tantrabeachclub.com
Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · Polar Oriente, Tulum, 77760 · coconamor.com.mx
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 08:00-16:00; We,Th 08:00-17:00; Fr-Su 08:00-19:00; Tu off · 121 Avenida Tulúm, Tulum, 77760 · chalulu-cafe.business.site
Regional, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · holistikatulum.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Japanese, Mexican, Restaurant · Japanese/Mexican restaurant
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 17:00-23:00
Sandwich, Breakfast, Smoothie, Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning ·…
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 08:00-22:00; Tu-Su 08:00-18:00 · playapocnatulum.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Breakfast, Local, Mexican, Pancake, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 4 Oriente, 77760
Asian, Fast Food · Asian fast food
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fast Food · fast food
194 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO) 22 km to the centre
Tulum, ROO, MX — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Base Aeronaval de Tulum (TUY) 3.2 km to the centre
Tulum, ROO, MX — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Punta Pájaros Airfield 66 km to the centre
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, ROO, MX
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Base Aeronaval de Tulum (TUY); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tulum, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
First-class coach down the Riviera Maya, about two hours. · Cancun, México guide →
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing