Tulum Archaeological Site
Tulum Archaeological Site
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Tulum (Spanish pronunciation: [tu'lum], Yucatec: Tulu'um) is the site of a Pre-Columbian Maya walled city serving as a major port for Coba.[1] The ruins are situated on 12-meter (39 ft) tall cliffs, along the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.[1] Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society and eventually causing the city to be abandoned.[citation needed] One of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites, Tulum is today a popular site for tourists.[1]
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- Reisekatze80Ingolstadt, Germany67 contributionsIf you're nearby - do it!We visited the archaeological site with a guided German-speaking tour (Santitour). However, you can also easily visit it on your own (allow about an hour) if you are staying near Tulum or Cancun. The ruins are definitely worth seeing because the location on the cliffs above the sea is unique. However, it is very crowded, so it is best to get there early!Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten February 12, 2024
- TreyNashville, Tennessee678 contributionsEasy to acces set of small ruins near many exclusive resortsA small set of ruins set up high on cliffs that provide a beautiful and dramatic view of the gulf. Stairs down to the beach are inaccessible now though. Absolutely worth a visit you can walk the entire complex in about 45 minutes maybe an hour if crowded. Several large buildings are very impressive though you cannot go into anything everything is at a distance. It will take longer to get in though. You absolutely want a local driver or a tour as there are multiple entrances and the rules change on a whim. Also expect a search of your vehicle by armed security or army. We went via private vehicle with a local driver (shout out to Edgar) who navigated everything for us with no issues but would have been lost on our own even with decent Spanish. You purchase tickets at a small trailer and then take them to the entrance line. While they say credit cards are ok I recommend pesos or dollars. In my opinion you do not need a tour guide at the site. Everything has placards in Spanish and English and most of the guides were just repeating what they said. Many wonderful photo opportunities. Pack water and use the restroom before you arrive as it will be dreadful hot/humid and there are no concessions bathrooms or souvenir shops anywhere on site. There are beaches outside the ruins that you can access separately, and nearby on the main road is a large tourist area with restaurants and shops.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten February 19, 2024
- Svein EOslo, Norway2,075 contributionsFantastic!Fantastic ruins in magnificent surroundings. We visited Tulum in connection with a cruise we were on and we had a wonderful day at the ruins. If you like history, this is a must. Outside the ruins there were a number of shops and restaurants that could be used.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten February 20, 2024
- BerthakiArequipa, Peru278 contributionsGo early to avoid crowds in this beautiful siteThe site is very well organized. You don't really need to hire a guide, you can walk around following a map or a book on the subject. There are panels everywhere explaining many things too. Go early to avoid crowds that usually are near the ruins beside the sea. Most of the people just want pictures with the sea so that they stay long in the zone. The price is reasonable.Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten February 20, 2024
- azurLanguedocAgde, France743 contributionsWorth the tripIf you are visiting individually, start at opening: 8 a.m., from 10 a.m. the site is invaded by groups. Entrance is payable in USD: 7 per person or in pesos. The paid beach: less than 40 pesos, is not payable in dollars but in pesos or Visa card, is 1 km 500 from the site, of no interest if you do not plan to spend the afternoon there; note: this is not the site's beach, this one being closed due to broken stairs. From the Dreams Tulum hotel, the only transport option is: taxi to the hotel; 50 usd returnVisited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten February 21, 2024
- MariaRussian Black Sea Coast, Russia238 contributionsModest ruins. Beautiful view of the sea.The ruins themselves are not impressive; they are quite modest and low. But from the cliff there is a super view of the sea and rocks. The place as a whole is being improved, construction work is underway. Lots of iguanas and beautiful bluebirds. We visited this place at lunchtime, it was very hot, be sure to take water, you need to walk there. Take swimsuits, the main bonus is going down to the beach immediately after the excursion.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten February 23, 2024
- Fideito2013Buenos Aires, Argentina121 contributionsMayan RuinsA very large place to explore and admire. Although when there are many people and heat it is overwhelming mainly because of the entrance, they make you stand in two lines to sell you two different tickets to enter! (they could make a single line and sell you both since without one or the other you don't pass!!!) speeding up would be ideal... Bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Let yourself be carried away by the different paths and reach the highest point where you can discover the sea with the incredible color of the beaches.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 1, 2024
- antoncarthHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom848 contributionsA site you need to visitThe Tulum archaeological site is very easy accessible from Cancun. The staff is happy to explain all options you have once arrive there. Official car park costs 100 peso. The entrance fee is 95 peso per person. It a very logical price though. There are plenty of buildings in site with signs who give info for history. At the end of the visit is good to carry on and visit the public beach nearby site.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 3, 2024
- Tere O.Miami, Florida15 contributionsTake a walk through historic groundsWear comfortable shoes and water. The grounds offer little refuge from the sun, but offers beautiful views and loads of information. You have the option for a guided tour, but there are plenty of signs with details of the different structures on the grounds so a guide isn’t a make or break for your trip.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten March 6, 2024
- Ingrid I15 contributionsHistorical and natural wealthThe archaeological area where the temples are located is worth it for the historical richness and how well preserved the temples are. It also has a beautiful panoramic view of the beach. Personally, I suggest the basic package, since the complete package costs approximately three times as much and only includes an additional boat trip to the reef to snorkel for less than half an hour and return. I would have liked to invest that money in a guide through the ruins. But in general, everything is very nice!!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 8, 2024
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Mare524
Windsor, Canada341 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
It’s quite the trek to get to the ruins. You park fairly far away, then walk to the first building to line up and pay the taxes and get a wristband, then you wait in another (the longest line when we went) to get searched - WARNING: you are not allowed to bring plastic inside. So don’t bring plastic water bottles or you have to toss them before you can go in (so we ran our water bottles back to the car) but you can plan ahead and bring glass or cans instead. Those are allowed. After your bags are fully searched you have another hike, then another lineup to pay for entry tickets (NOTE: bring pesos!! And correct change. They do not take US and do not give change), then a short walk past some bathrooms to the ticket taker, and you’re finally in, but still have a bit of a walk to get to the hole in the wall that go through to get to the ruins. Lots of walking (we ended up piggy backing two of the kids (5yo & 8yo) almost the whole way out).
That said, the ruins were really neat, and lots of info plaques (so you don’t need a tour guide if you don’t want one), and the kids loved all the iguanas. Gorgeous views of the bluff, and great photo ops. But the wind is blocked, so it is SUPER HOT and no shade at the ruins themselves (though luckily a lot of the walk has shade).
And when you’re done looking at all the ruins, you’re just a few minute walk away from the beach (the prettiest/nicest beach of our whole trip). If we were to return, we’d definitely come better prepared, with non-plastic bottles of water, so we could stay at the beach longer.
That said, the ruins were really neat, and lots of info plaques (so you don’t need a tour guide if you don’t want one), and the kids loved all the iguanas. Gorgeous views of the bluff, and great photo ops. But the wind is blocked, so it is SUPER HOT and no shade at the ruins themselves (though luckily a lot of the walk has shade).
And when you’re done looking at all the ruins, you’re just a few minute walk away from the beach (the prettiest/nicest beach of our whole trip). If we were to return, we’d definitely come better prepared, with non-plastic bottles of water, so we could stay at the beach longer.
Written November 28, 2024
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Eric W
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Jan 2025 • Family
We arrived around 8:30 AM and easily parked a 15-passenger van for 100 Mex$ here 20°13'06.3"N 87°26'08.4"W. The parking attendant graciously explained the situation of multiple entrance fees and drew on a map where we should go. The first entrance fee had two lines, one for credit card and one for cash. There were no signs, just someone occasionally directing people. This was perhaps a 10-minute wait. There was a single fee, but each person got two wristbands, one for the ruins and one for the tram to the ruins and the Jaguar Beach. We could not decline the second wristband. We split our party and started simultaneously waiting in the security/bag check line, which was about the same length. Tulum is a small site, so we carried no bags, only non-disposable water bottles. We walked the 700 m to the entrance (our time is more valuable than waiting for a ride on the tram...). Here, we waited 5 minutes to make the second payment, which I believe was cash-only. We received printed QR codes, which we took to the site's entrance where we were met with a comical experience of none of the QR codes working for anyone but the guard. He had to go between each turnstile, take the printed receipt, scan it himself (What was his technique? No tourist could replicate it!), and usher everyone through. Later in the day when more people are arriving, this is surely no longer comical. Another short walk, and we entered the actual site around 9:20 AM. On our way out around 11 AM, the security check line was much shorter, but other lines and parking were much longer and/or less organized.
We've been to Tulum on four separate occasions in 2016, 2019, and 2025. Each time there's been some amount of chaos and confusion at the ticketing gate. I think this is the nature of Mexico, and I choose to find it amusing and charming because if I expected everything to just work, that would be very frustrating. Further on Tulum, it was crowded on each visit. The Tulum authorities (or randomness, because is anyone really in charge?) haven't yet found the maximum price/agony travelers are willing to pay to visit this site, so I think that price will continue to increase. I wrote this to give back since I've benefited from reviews here, but Mexico itself is also quickly growing so visiting Tulum will soon surely be a different adventure.
We've been to Tulum on four separate occasions in 2016, 2019, and 2025. Each time there's been some amount of chaos and confusion at the ticketing gate. I think this is the nature of Mexico, and I choose to find it amusing and charming because if I expected everything to just work, that would be very frustrating. Further on Tulum, it was crowded on each visit. The Tulum authorities (or randomness, because is anyone really in charge?) haven't yet found the maximum price/agony travelers are willing to pay to visit this site, so I think that price will continue to increase. I wrote this to give back since I've benefited from reviews here, but Mexico itself is also quickly growing so visiting Tulum will soon surely be a different adventure.
Written January 3, 2025
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Rodrigo C
State of Sao Paulo236 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Iconic, beautiful and must-visit place. It is different from Teotihuacán or Chichén Itzá and is worth the visit. Sunscreen, hat and water, as the sun is strong and there is little shade. It is interesting to arrive before 10am, before the tourist buses coming from Cancún. But like almost everything in Mexico, it is poorly signposted, poorly maintained and difficult to enter. Valuable tip if you have a car: go through the south entrance, along the beaches of the Riviera Maya. Right at the beginning of the path you pass a National Guard inspection and then CONATUR, where you buy a bracelet to enter the park area (60 pesos). Arrive around 8/9am, park the car at a beach club closest to the entrance (I recommend El Paraíso) and walk for about 15 minutes. Arriving at the ruins you have to buy the ticket to access the archaeological site (95 pesos). I suggest going clockwise, that is, from north to south, to end close to the exit and go down the road to the car. After the visit, enjoy the day at the beach club, as the beach is beautiful and calm.

Written March 30, 2024
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Elena B
Toronto, Canada37 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
There were 2 long lines (cash and credit cards) to pay for entry in the park which was 415.37 pesos. They did not explain anything that is included in the fee, refused to give any map and there was no map anywhere in the park. After that in 100-200m there is entry to the park where they deny you access because you have a snokelling mask and napkins which is considered plastic and paper is also not allowed in the park. They send you to the lockers where the guy charges you any price he wants(in my case 100 pesos). At the ticket booth there is no mentioning of such restrictions. After 5 minutes of walk you arrive to ruins where you are charged additional 100 pesos. The ruins do not occupy much space, not much in terms of explanations either. No map posted anywhere but if you ask security guard at the entrance he gives you to scan QR code on his phone. Tekal ruins in Guatemala are so much better, you can go inside and there is restoration going on whenever at Tulum ruins you can see from afar, no restoration. Explanations refer to frescos or hyrogliphs you cannot see. Also Tekal existed from 1000BC to 900AD whereas Tulum existed from 600AD to 1600AD. They do not allow you water bottles at entrance whereas there is no any drinking fountains or any other water nearby. Their wash rooms either lack toilet paper or locks not working.
I left my bathing suit at the locker with the mask because nobody mentioned that the park has access to the beaches.
To my surprise I found that there are several hotels and inns next to beaches. What about protecting the environment?
I saw a local guy near the beach with huge plastic bottle of beverage. So only stupid foreigners are not allowed to bring their water. What a joke this site!
The view of sea is beautiful and at ruins you can see a lot of iguanos.
I left my bathing suit at the locker with the mask because nobody mentioned that the park has access to the beaches.
To my surprise I found that there are several hotels and inns next to beaches. What about protecting the environment?
I saw a local guy near the beach with huge plastic bottle of beverage. So only stupid foreigners are not allowed to bring their water. What a joke this site!
The view of sea is beautiful and at ruins you can see a lot of iguanos.
Written January 21, 2025
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IngelinKB
Loddefjord, Norway20 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
We took a taxi there and were there around 8:30 in the morning. About 500 meters to walk to official ticketing (it is thus past the "block" and a stand right next to where the taxi relaxed us). There was a minimum of queues, and it was easy and easy to get in. It was nice to walk, but it was also very pleasant to take transportation (free). New ticket stand right at the entrance, 100 pesos per person.
Very okay to take a taxi there, we didn't have a guide and that thought we were fine. If you are interested in having a guide then it was easy to find a guide on your way in. Many signs with information on the area.
We were there on a weekday, and early in the morning. The beach was not open so early in the day, but we did not miss it.
It was very quiet and comfortable when we were there. Relatively little people and we could walk anywhere without going in line. When it was about 10 a.m., many groups arrived, and the crowd increased considerably. It was still okay to be there, but we are happy that we got that time earlier to take pictures.
The ruins are part of the Jaguar National Park, and you buy a ticket to the whole area. It was possible to pay by card and cash, but in the last entrance (100 pesos per person) there was only cash.
Do not bring plastic bottles (you will not bring them in). We had thermos bottles with water and it went fine.
When we went out again after about 2 hours, we bought a rug. We've been looking for "the right carpet" for two weeks, and bought it there for 1100 pesos. We were offered the exact same three stalls down to 200 pesos. It doesn't matter for us, but fine to keep in mind. I knew on the rug before we bought it that it was a little worse quality than the others we have seen in Tulum and Playa del Carmen, but it was really nice.
All in all, it is highly recommended to take a walk here. It was great, both with the ruins and the park. A lot of eggs lay around and showed up.
Very okay to take a taxi there, we didn't have a guide and that thought we were fine. If you are interested in having a guide then it was easy to find a guide on your way in. Many signs with information on the area.
We were there on a weekday, and early in the morning. The beach was not open so early in the day, but we did not miss it.
It was very quiet and comfortable when we were there. Relatively little people and we could walk anywhere without going in line. When it was about 10 a.m., many groups arrived, and the crowd increased considerably. It was still okay to be there, but we are happy that we got that time earlier to take pictures.
The ruins are part of the Jaguar National Park, and you buy a ticket to the whole area. It was possible to pay by card and cash, but in the last entrance (100 pesos per person) there was only cash.
Do not bring plastic bottles (you will not bring them in). We had thermos bottles with water and it went fine.
When we went out again after about 2 hours, we bought a rug. We've been looking for "the right carpet" for two weeks, and bought it there for 1100 pesos. We were offered the exact same three stalls down to 200 pesos. It doesn't matter for us, but fine to keep in mind. I knew on the rug before we bought it that it was a little worse quality than the others we have seen in Tulum and Playa del Carmen, but it was really nice.
All in all, it is highly recommended to take a walk here. It was great, both with the ruins and the park. A lot of eggs lay around and showed up.
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Written January 27, 2025
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Ksminaro
Avon, OH30 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
We went as a group of seven, ages 8-60. We had been here twice before and thought we knew what to expect, but say hello to the Mexican government.
As of early 2024, nearly the entire site is under construction/renovation. The signage is very poor, direction is lacking and the crowds are big.
You first need to purchase an entrance into the National park/reserve. This is done in a building off to the side, down an alley that you're not looking for. Here, you can pay with cash or card. After this, you'll go through the National Guard check point where they make sure you don't have plastic bottles and have a brown wristband that you purchased down that alley.
You'll walk a bit down the path and they are constructing a large new entrance way. Further down the road, you'll get to the entrance to the ruins. Here you'll show the guard your brown band, and then be told you need to turn around and go to a random white van with a wooden deck up to it to buy access to the ruins.
You'll get to the van and there are signs that its cash (Pesos) only and in small denominations only. They let me pay with a 500 Peso bill, but I paid with almost exact cash. After you pay, they'll give you a paper receipt that allows you access into the ruins.
The pathways at the ruins have been updated within the past 5 years and are nice. The ruins themselves are nice. There were crews at the main temple mixing concrete and doing work on the south side of it. Unfortunately, the beach access was also completely closed off.
The site was very crowded, and it was hard to enjoy the ruins like we did in the past.
If you go, just be prepared for all of the nonsense involved. We enjoyed the site in the past and thought we knew what to expect. Until the renovation work is done (they also need more parking), I would recommend going to Coba or some where else.
As of early 2024, nearly the entire site is under construction/renovation. The signage is very poor, direction is lacking and the crowds are big.
You first need to purchase an entrance into the National park/reserve. This is done in a building off to the side, down an alley that you're not looking for. Here, you can pay with cash or card. After this, you'll go through the National Guard check point where they make sure you don't have plastic bottles and have a brown wristband that you purchased down that alley.
You'll walk a bit down the path and they are constructing a large new entrance way. Further down the road, you'll get to the entrance to the ruins. Here you'll show the guard your brown band, and then be told you need to turn around and go to a random white van with a wooden deck up to it to buy access to the ruins.
You'll get to the van and there are signs that its cash (Pesos) only and in small denominations only. They let me pay with a 500 Peso bill, but I paid with almost exact cash. After you pay, they'll give you a paper receipt that allows you access into the ruins.
The pathways at the ruins have been updated within the past 5 years and are nice. The ruins themselves are nice. There were crews at the main temple mixing concrete and doing work on the south side of it. Unfortunately, the beach access was also completely closed off.
The site was very crowded, and it was hard to enjoy the ruins like we did in the past.
If you go, just be prepared for all of the nonsense involved. We enjoyed the site in the past and thought we knew what to expect. Until the renovation work is done (they also need more parking), I would recommend going to Coba or some where else.
Written February 26, 2024
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Aaron M
48 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
We arrived early in the morning and found two parking lots—one on the left and one on the right. We initially parked on the left but were told we needed to move to the lot on the right, where we paid a 100-peso parking fee. Once parked, we walked toward the entrance, but there were no clear signs directing us. For a major tourist attraction with visitors from around the world, better signage to the ticket booth would be expected.
After some wandering, we found the ticket booth, waited in line for about 15 minutes, and paid the entrance fee. At this point, we were informed that plastic, cigarettes, drones, and other prohibited items are not allowed inside, and bags are searched before entry.
We walked toward the ruins only to find a second ticket booth, where we had to wait in another line to pay an additional fee of 100 pesos per person. This was frustrating—most visitors are there to see the ruins, so having two separate ticketing areas seems unnecessary. It would be far simpler to combine the ticketing areas to a single ticket booth.
Here’s the cost breakdown as of January 1, 2025:
• 100 pesos for parking
• 355 pesos per person for park access and taxes
• 100 pesos per person for the ruins
Total for two people: 1,010 pesos.
We also found some staff members to be unfriendly, though this might be due to language barriers (we don’t speak Spanish). Still, better signage explaining the layout—such as where the ticket booths are located or that there are separate entrances and exits—could improve the experience and reduce the need for staff intervention.
When leaving, we passed a group performing a ritual involving climbing a tall pole and hanging by ropes (Danza de los Voladores). Intrigued, I started taking pictures but soon noticed one of the performers pointing at me angrily from the top of the pole. I realized that tips were being collected on the ground, and it seemed they were monitoring who paid before starting the performance. This came across as aggressive and off-putting, so we left instead of contributing.
Overall, the experience felt more like a tourist trap than a welcoming introduction to Mexican culture. The east coast seemed much busier and more commercialized compared to the quieter, more laid-back vibe of the west coast, which I much prefer.
After some wandering, we found the ticket booth, waited in line for about 15 minutes, and paid the entrance fee. At this point, we were informed that plastic, cigarettes, drones, and other prohibited items are not allowed inside, and bags are searched before entry.
We walked toward the ruins only to find a second ticket booth, where we had to wait in another line to pay an additional fee of 100 pesos per person. This was frustrating—most visitors are there to see the ruins, so having two separate ticketing areas seems unnecessary. It would be far simpler to combine the ticketing areas to a single ticket booth.
Here’s the cost breakdown as of January 1, 2025:
• 100 pesos for parking
• 355 pesos per person for park access and taxes
• 100 pesos per person for the ruins
Total for two people: 1,010 pesos.
We also found some staff members to be unfriendly, though this might be due to language barriers (we don’t speak Spanish). Still, better signage explaining the layout—such as where the ticket booths are located or that there are separate entrances and exits—could improve the experience and reduce the need for staff intervention.
When leaving, we passed a group performing a ritual involving climbing a tall pole and hanging by ropes (Danza de los Voladores). Intrigued, I started taking pictures but soon noticed one of the performers pointing at me angrily from the top of the pole. I realized that tips were being collected on the ground, and it seemed they were monitoring who paid before starting the performance. This came across as aggressive and off-putting, so we left instead of contributing.
Overall, the experience felt more like a tourist trap than a welcoming introduction to Mexican culture. The east coast seemed much busier and more commercialized compared to the quieter, more laid-back vibe of the west coast, which I much prefer.
Written January 1, 2025
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Palle C
Silkeborg32 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
At the entrance you will be greeted by a person who will give you a map and a short briefing about the attraction. She will also tell you that you must bring a lot of water since it is wery hot. You buy plenty of water and go to the ticket booth. 100 meters later is inspection of your bag. Here they will confiscate all your water as plastic is not allowed inside the area. You will walk around 400 meters where you will find a kiosk selling water in metal cans at an extremely high price. When you come to the archiological site they will tell you that your ticket is only valid for the 'national park' and you have to buy a new ticket for the ruins. Be aware that the entrance close more than an our before the time mentioned in brochures.
The ruins were disappointing. Unless you are a history buff the maya ruins are much better in other places. The picture of the ruins together with the beach that you see on the internet and in all the brochures is great, but it is only one place in a very big area.
Unless you have plenty of time, skip Tulum Ruins and go for places like Chichen Itza or Uxmal.
Oh did I tell you that if you arrive in your own car somebody might ask you for a parking fee. Parking is free and those people earn a living tricking tourists to pay for parking.
The ruins were disappointing. Unless you are a history buff the maya ruins are much better in other places. The picture of the ruins together with the beach that you see on the internet and in all the brochures is great, but it is only one place in a very big area.
Unless you have plenty of time, skip Tulum Ruins and go for places like Chichen Itza or Uxmal.
Oh did I tell you that if you arrive in your own car somebody might ask you for a parking fee. Parking is free and those people earn a living tricking tourists to pay for parking.
Written August 30, 2024
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JM Zepeda
Queretaro City, Mexico164 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Definitely one of many Mexican gems
Visiting those places is a must-see when visiting Cancun
They have it very well preserved only
Some tips
Sundays is free admission for nationals. You must only pay a tax that does not exceed 100 pesos
Keep an eye on people who don't work in the park who will try to sell you tickets. Go directly to the official place
When you enter the park you will get through a lot of people for parking. I recommend entering the official parking lot for the same security of your car
Plastic bottles won't let you in at the entrance. Cylinders only
From the entrance to the park is almost a kilometer, go with comfortable footwear and although chusco looked the patrols of the national guard served as transport that I imagine was something born of them
When you enter you have the option to pay for a guide, it is completely optional and not mandatory
In the end they do their job but there will be no shortage of those who almost tell you that a guided tour is mandatory
The place is beautiful and very well kept
Visiting those places is a must-see when visiting Cancun
They have it very well preserved only
Some tips
Sundays is free admission for nationals. You must only pay a tax that does not exceed 100 pesos
Keep an eye on people who don't work in the park who will try to sell you tickets. Go directly to the official place
When you enter the park you will get through a lot of people for parking. I recommend entering the official parking lot for the same security of your car
Plastic bottles won't let you in at the entrance. Cylinders only
From the entrance to the park is almost a kilometer, go with comfortable footwear and although chusco looked the patrols of the national guard served as transport that I imagine was something born of them
When you enter you have the option to pay for a guide, it is completely optional and not mandatory
In the end they do their job but there will be no shortage of those who almost tell you that a guided tour is mandatory
The place is beautiful and very well kept
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Written November 24, 2024
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Isabel L
Chicago, IL3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Way overrun with tourists. Sites recommend visiting first thing in the morning if you want to go at all and that is clearly the way to go. If you do not go with a guide and want to just buy admission be aware that two separate tickets are required and the lines can be very long.
Written January 21, 2024
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I’m trying to book a tour picked up from a cruise ship. Any recommendations?
Written January 2, 2025
Does anyone know the current cost of entry?
Written December 17, 2024
Car Parking 100/ archeological site fees&tax 355 per person/ tulum ruins entry 100 per person.
Written January 1, 2025
Are the ruins child friendly? Would there be a place to leave a stroller at the front entrance area?
Written November 17, 2024
Does anyone know if the ruins have different operating hours on New Year’s Day? We heard they might but have not been able to find anything on the internet to confirm that. The email address and phone number on the site don’t work. Thanks
Written December 30, 2023
Hola! ¿Sabríais decirme si hay mucha cola para comprar la entrada y si es recomendable llevarla ya comprada? Gracias!
Written June 18, 2023
Nein, die Schlange war nicht sehr lange, ich denke mal, daß ich 5 bis 10 Minuten gewartet habe.
Written November 24, 2023
Are they open now? Our hotel says they are closed 14th may for a few days? Is this right please?
Written May 14, 2023
I'm in us. Have no idea. Ask your hotel.
Written May 15, 2023
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