Cenotes in Tulum
Cenote Manatí (Casa Cenote)
This is a very popular open cenote just steps from the hotel. Connected underground to the ocean, it’s also big enough for visitors to snorkel, paddleboard, or kayak at the same time. The marine life is perfect and the water is not as cold as the rest of the cenotes in the area.
Cenote Casa Tortuga
Located on the Cancun – Tulum highway, just 15 minutes from Tulum downtown. Visiting Casa Tortuga is sort of like a cenote tour of a series of three cenotes and caves in a park. They provide snorkel gear, life jackets, and a guide included in the price. It is newly opened so not too many people actually know how awesome this place is.
Cenote Dos Ojos
A stunning cave system located between Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Being one of the most famous cenotes in the world, It has appeared in multiple documentaries and movies. Dos Ojos also boasts the record for the deepest underwater passageway, which is 118 meters (396 feet) deep. The perfect place for dive enthusiasts.
Cenote Sac Actun
A connection between this and the Dos Ojos cave system was discovered, making it the largest known underwater cave system in the world. Providing a small area where you can float in beautiful turquoise water, there are actually multiple cenotes here that are connected by the cave system so you will be visiting a couple during your tour.
Mayan ruins in Tulum
Tulum Archaeological Site
The ruins are paradise steeped in history, and offer probably the most dramatic setting of any of Mexico’s Mayan ruins as the temples are perched atop tall cliffs along the Caribbean sea. A historic gem where palm trees sway in the breeze, iguanas lounge in the sun, and the ocean crashes below. Not to mention, it’s an awesome site to learn all about the ancient Mayan civilization.
Muyil Ruins
Also known as Chunyaxché, this site is located within the northwest boundaries of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. This is an easy site to navigate, a fun site to walk through, and the lagoon adds a new dimension to this Mayan history lesson. The Muyil Ruins are equally as stunning—and don’t have any of the crowds other popular ruins have.
Cobá Ruins
These ruins have been increasingly popular and recognized by visitors in the past few years because of their exceptional settings in the jungle and well-preserved structures, including the famous Nohoch Mul pyramid. Today, visitors can explore nearby cenotes, Choo Ha and Tamchaha that are a short 10-minute drive from the ruins’ main entrance.
Eco-parks in Tulum
Xel-ha Park
An aquatic theme park where you can snorkel, relax and enjoy the sparkling Caribbean waters in a safe, secluded inlet. Xel-Ha Park has plenty of family-friendly activities that are included with the Xel Ha price of admission: Scenic Lighthouse, River Tour, Salpichanga Zip-Lines, Mayan Cave, rock climbing, cenotes, jungle trails, bike rides, and much more.
Akumal Monkey Sanctuary
The home of many animals that have been rescued in the area, a great way to learn about the local fauna, and a beautiful project to support wildlife. Monkeys are not the only ones sheltered, at the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary, you can find macaws, zebras, giraffes, ostriches, and other species.
Xplor
If you are looking for adrenaline-pumping excitement and adventure, Xplor is the perfect park for you. Its fun-filled activities include zip lines, underground river swimming, rafting, and driving jeeps through dense forests. Although Xplor is famous, it’s best enjoyed by people who are between the ages of 13 to 45.
Canals of Muyil / Sian Ka´an
This mythical city lies on the shores of beautiful lagoons. The ingenious inhabitants of Muyil created never-before-seen connections between the lagoons and learned to navigate the ancient floating canals in order to reach the seashore to trade jade, honey, feathers and of course salt.
Restaurants & nightlife in Tulum
Tulum Town
As the home to lovely restaurants, and a few boutique spas and hotels, this earthy paradise is where you’ll find banks, shops, cafes, and a small nightlife district. The beach and town areas are distinctly different and about 20 – 45 minutes apart by car or bike. This is a great place to spend some time walking around, shopping, and grabbing a bite or a cocktail.
Playa del Carmen
The famous 5th Avenue is a popular tourist attraction with high-end retailers, bars, restaurants, local shops, cafes, street entertainment, and more. If you’re looking for nightlife, walk to 10th Street off Quinta Avenida; here you’ll find Playa del Carmen’s best bars and clubs.
Art in Tulum
Sfer Ik Tulum
It doesn’t look like an ordinary exhibition space. It was designed as a place where artists could co-mingle and let their imagination be inspired by others and the surroundings outside. Made of locally sourced wood and cement, the space’s ceilings and walls are trimmed with plants sprouting along with circular apertures to the world outside. This interdisciplinary place is indeed, quite magical!
Art with me
A four-day arts and culture festival that cultivates community connection by building awareness of environmentalism, mindfulness, and sustainability through interactive art, live music, wellness workshops, bustling nightlife, and more.
Tulum Art Club
With the purpose of making Tulum an art destination, these artist residency programs are designed to create a positive impact in the community. You’ll enjoy murals, workshops, exhibitions, concerts, and more.
Tulum street art
You can easily combine your visit to the Tulum ruins with a tour of the colorful Tulum street art. This stunning urban art project consists of murals of countless styles popping up all over the Mexican town that lies on the Yucatan Peninsula.
