Ecotourism in Tulum

Tulum is simply the jewel of the Riviera Maya corridor. It is a paradise for divers Underground rivers from all over the Yucatan Peninsula and the Riviera Maya of Mexico come together. Tulum is divided into three main areas: Tulum Town, Tulum Hotel Zone, and the magical archaeological site of Tulum. The town is located on the banks of highway 307, where commercial and social activities take place. It is 130 km/80 miles from Cancun.

The magic of Tulum begins in its splendid archaeological sites. It is the most popular of the Mayan sites in Mexico, and for several good reasons. Tulum is surrounded by three walls and with the ocean forming the fourth boundary, the city was designed to be defensive. Tulum is one of the most visited Mayan ruins, and it is also the only major Mayan ruin to be found along the Caribbean coast of Mexico in the “Riviera Maya”. Tulum is undoubtedly the most exquisite ancient site in the Mayan world and considered one of the most beautiful Mayan archaeological sites. Tulum is by no means the largest, but its location serves as a striking backdrop to its history.

Tulum is more than just a sunny getaway: it has sprawling Mayan ruins, swimmable freshwater springs, and impressive ecotourism. It is the combination of beach coast, archaeological zone and town. Tulum offers its visitors an excellent place for physical and spiritual relaxation, the possibility of practicing meditation, yoga or taking a traditional Mayan Temazcal steam bath, or enjoying a delicious massage on the beach.

The hotel zone of Tulum was built with a natural and simple architecture, to virtually blend with the natural environment. It leans toward the beach shack style and offers everything from simple lodging options to newer, more expensive chic-style palapas. The hotel zone is a mile east of the beach, as are the famous Mayan ruins of Tulum. Hotels a few steps from the beach, which are mostly small, low-rise and quite simple. The hotel zone of Tulum has few hotels and cabins in this 9km extension, coming from the town and turning left you have 3 km and turning right the other 6 km.

Tulum is also surrounded by lush jungle filled with crystal clear freshwater pools called cenotes that offer a refreshing reprise of the tropical vibe. Tulum can be crowded and hot, so it’s best to visit in the morning before the cruise and bus groups arrive around 10:00 Tulum is also famous for its cenotes; Crystal clear freshwater pools typical of Mother Nature that are immersed in Mayan history and ritual. Its hotels in Tulum have very different styles, prices and amenities. Tulum is truly the destination for lovers of ecotourism, nature, tranquility, sun and history.

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