Cran’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Try to avoid going between 10 - 14 when there are tourist buses.
Take bathing suit as there's a little beach where you can take a dip.
There's not much shade, put sunblock and hat on.
514 locals recommend
Ruinas de Tulum
Try to avoid going between 10 - 14 when there are tourist buses.
Take bathing suit as there's a little beach where you can take a dip.
There's not much shade, put sunblock and hat on.
Nice walk through the jungle.
You can climb the pyramid and have nice view. During clear days you can see pyramids of Chechin Itza.
361 locals recommend
Coba
Nice walk through the jungle.
You can climb the pyramid and have nice view. During clear days you can see pyramids of Chechin Itza.
Go either early morning 6 - 8 or after 3 pm when you have highest chance to see the monkeys.
One of the last places with pristine jungle and old trees.
Zip line, repealing to cenote, canoe on the lake.
All money stays in local community for further protection of spider and hauler monkeys.
38 locals recommend
Punta Laguna
Quintana Roo Nuevo Durango - CobaGo either early morning 6 - 8 or after 3 pm when you have highest chance to see the monkeys.
One of the last places with pristine jungle and old trees.
Zip line, repealing to cenote, canoe on the lake.
All money stays in local community for further protection of spider and hauler monkeys.
Drive south of Tulum 20 miles (30 km) to Muyil and rent a boat there.
Float through ancient Maya canals.
You can spot crocodiles, manatees many species of birds.
316 locals recommend
Sian Ka'an
Drive south of Tulum 20 miles (30 km) to Muyil and rent a boat there.
Float through ancient Maya canals.
You can spot crocodiles, manatees many species of birds.
Yal-ku is a great spot for snorkelling even if you are not strong swimmer or you have children with you. It's like swimming in the aquarium, abundece of fish swimming and hiding in beautiful rock formations.
107 locals recommend
Cenote and Yal-ku
Yal-ku is a great spot for snorkelling even if you are not strong swimmer or you have children with you. It's like swimming in the aquarium, abundece of fish swimming and hiding in beautiful rock formations.
Beautiful cenote meandering through mangroves. Great for snorkelling or learning scuba diving.
25 locals recommend
Cenote Manatí
Mz. 3 Carr. Cancún - TulumBeautiful cenote meandering through mangroves. Great for snorkelling or learning scuba diving.
Gran cenote is great for snorkelling, it has caves with stalagmites, turtles swimming around. There is ample parking, showers, bathrooms, lockers. You can rent a snorkelling gear there.
410 locals recommend
Gran Cenote
Gran cenote is great for snorkelling, it has caves with stalagmites, turtles swimming around. There is ample parking, showers, bathrooms, lockers. You can rent a snorkelling gear there.
Food scene
Food truck park has great food selection. There's live music on weekends. Playground area makes it favorite for families with children.
109 locals recommend
Palma Central
6 Av. KukulkanFood truck park has great food selection. There's live music on weekends. Playground area makes it favorite for families with children.
Authentic Mexican food is local's favorite. Don't miss tacos al pastor.
28 locals recommend
Cocina Económica La Chiapaneca
3 Calle Acuario NorteAuthentic Mexican food is local's favorite. Don't miss tacos al pastor.
El camello is run by family of local fisherman. This is Tulum's favorite sea food restaurant.
376 locals recommend
El Camello Jr.
El camello is run by family of local fisherman. This is Tulum's favorite sea food restaurant.
City advice
Getting around
Ask the taxi fare before you get in.
Before you get to taxi, ask the driver the price to avoid being unpleasantly surprised. They don't have meters in their cars.