Tulum Archaeological Site is unique Mayan site sitting right on the Caribbean, a rarity for Mayan ruins. The site is easily accessible and can easily be seen in 90 minutes (60 if you are in a hurry). There is also a public beach just south of the ruins. When we visited, there was a nice ocean breeze reducing the heat that one might feel at other inland ruins. We also saw several iguanas on the premise. There are terrific photo opportunities with the beautiful sea as a backdrop.

This site dates to the 16th century and is more sophisticated than others as a result. Stunning location above the Carribean. Reckon on 90 -120 minutes. Relatively little shade so can get very hot. Lots of shops, ATM's etc at the car park which is about 1/2 mile from the site. If you don't want to walk there is a bus for US$5 each ( WOW).

Great views and lovely garden. This place is right in the waters so you will enjoy the views from the top. They only take pesos to enter, but you can buy the tickets using a credit card at the Kiosks. Be wary of hustlers that will try to sell you a guided tour that 10 times the entry ticket.

I would highly recommend a visit to Tulum Ruins. This is a significant historic location and I would try to book a tour ahead of time, preferably one led by a Mayan guide. We booked one through Tour Guru and were given a very informative tour by our Mayan guide Gabriel. He taught us so much about the Ancient Mayan culture and the significance of the sight. Bring water and be prepared for large crowds (go early) and direct sun (wear sunscreen).

While the site was very cool, there were about a hundred people claiming to represent the official site telling us to park here, buy this ticket, pay for this, pay for that, etc. There is very little organization and it’s immensely hard to tell who is being honest and who is trying to scam you. The only ticket you should pay for is at the ruins site itself. It’s 85 pesos and they only take exact change. No USD. There is no ATM at the ticket counter, so bring cash with you or get some at the CIBanco ATM near the tourist traps. It’s a long walk back if you don’t have the cash. I had a lot of fun once I got there, but getting there was super stressful.

Definitely worth visiting. If you are looking for budget-friendly travel from Cancun, I would suggest taking the ADO bus from downtown Cancun to Tulum Ruins. Its roughly costs 100 pesos per person. Be careful with the local people as they try to sell you the tickets for x10 times the original cost (85 pesos/person). Always go to the official counter to get the tickets. No USD, only pesos accepted. Beware of stalls with "Official information center" signs. Please make sure you hydrate yourself and carry hats and sunglasses.

If staying in Tulum this is much easier to get to than a 3-hour bus ride from Cancun to Chichen Itza. Even though they are expensive pay for a taxi or tour as the Bike ride is very long and very hot. Except for the big main temple, not much difference except this is Much nicer and cooler to walk around. If it came to a choice I would do this rather than Chichen Itza

Visited Tulum Ruins today. Was a nice hot and humid day. You do not need a guide to visit or to tour the ruins. Can be done in an hour. Tickets costed $85 pesos each. You can avoid being harrassed to take on a guide by telling the guidess that you already have a guide. We hired a car at the start of our holidays in Cancun and drove to the ruins. Driving in the area is easy but be cautious of drivers making legal U turns on the highway. Speeding is the norm, no one adheres to the speed limits.

Stopped by with a tour group while cruising on the Carnival Horizon. During the 1 hour ride from the cruise port at Playa Del Carmen to the site in Tulum our tour guide Jorge provided insight on Mayan language, culture and customs and presented a comparative history of the decline in Mayan society in contrast with the rise of the Spanish empire and the rapid development that has reduced the amount of territory for the 5 million Mayans remaining in the area. Jorge kept us safe and made reccomendations for dining and shopping nearby without being scammed. I reccomend a guided tour to navigate the site and provide a deeper perspective.

Beautiful site of Mayan ruins by the sea. It takes about an hour to walk around the ruins. There are info boards at all the sites with some details of the ruins. Many people use a guide but we didn’t do that. Entry is very reasonable at around $4 per person. Ticket counter only accepts mxn pesos in cash. Other option is a kiosk thag accepts credit / debit cards. In case if kiosks kids pay regular price. Otherwise they are free. There is no food or drink available inside the park but there are options outside. We took a colectivo to and from Tulum. Very convenient and the cheapest way to get there. Its a 10 minute walk to the ticket counter if you take the colectivo.