The archaeological site of Tulum is spectacularly situated on a clifftop, majestically overlooking a palm-fringed beach and the turquoise Caribbean Sea.
The fortified civilisation has ramparts still remaining — you pass through a narrow gate in the walls to enter the compound. The walls were built several metres thick and between three to five metres tall to protect the outer three sides of Tulum, during the late post-classic period 1200-1521 AD, which was a period of conflict between Mayan city-states. The restored buildings are Toltec in influence with features such as serpent columns at the temple's entrance of El Castillo, the watchtower; and diving relief figures above the doors of the Templo del Dios Descendente and El Palacio.
Once you have toured around the Mayan structures, you may like to descend the cliff path to cool off in the sea below.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Excursion to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere
The Sian Ka'an Biosphere stretches for 4,500 sq km along the coast of Quintana Roo and is made up of savannah, mangroves, tropical forest and beautiful barrier reef skirting one edge.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
