Tulum Archeological Site, Tulum: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

The Tulum Archaeological Site sits on a 12-meter limestone cliff above the Caribbean coast in Quintana Roo, one of the few Maya cities built directly overlooking the sea and occupied from roughly 1200 to 1600 AD. The walled ceremonial center holds El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes with preserved murals, and the Temple of the Descending God, all built from coral limestone. Admission runs around 95 pesos, and the site typically sees its heaviest crowds between 10 AM and 2 PM. The small cove beach below the ruins is reached via a wooden staircase. is just one of many options in Tulum. Major attractions worth considering include Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, Mayan Ruins of Coba (Zona Arqueológica de Cobá), and Playa Paraiso.