Tulum Mayan Ruins

Overview

Take the best Tulum ruins tour and encounter one of the most unique archaeological sites of the Mayan Empire. Follow your knowledgeable guide on this half-day excursion through a gem built in a privileged location rising over the aquamarine waves of the Caribbean Sea. Become impressed with structures like the Temple of Paintings, the Temple of the Descending God, and the iconic El Castillo lighthouse overlooking the sea. Then enjoy free time to relax with the beautiful view of the beach below the ruins on this quick but thorough exploration of a Cancun / Riviera Maya must-see

Enjoy the best half-day tour to the Tulum ruins in the Riviera Maya!

Your adventure starts early in the morning with a pick-up from your Cancun or Riviera Maya resort. You’ll travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned vehicle until arriving at the southern edge of the Riviera Maya area for your Tulum ruins tour. A knowledgeable bilingual guide will accompany you as you explore one of the Mayan Empire’s most admired and inspiring architectural masterpieces.

When you pass through the main entrance, you’ll walk through a small stretch of jungle and some stairways until arriving to a thick stone wall, which protects this archaeological site on three sides. Appropriately enough, the word ‘Tulum’ comes from the Mayan for ‘wall,’ as the ancient engineers built this city to be fortified. You’ll enter the archeological complex through a small gateway in the wall, and immediately you’ll see marvelous ancient structures rise from a grassy plain that ends at a 39-foot limestone cliff atop the Riviera Maya coastline.

Enter a place full of pre-Hispanic history and Mayan culture

As you follow your guide through the grounds, you’ll learn about the rich history and customs of the Mayan people who inhabited the ancient city of Tulum, which they settled around the sixth century. Initially, they named it ‘Zama,’ meaning ‘dawn,’ as it’s one of the first places to receive the first rays of sunshine in both the Mayan Empire and modern-day Mexico. Your tour guide will tell you that Tulum stands out for being one of the last cities that the Mayan people built and lived in.

Feel the bygone days of an ancient civilization come to life once again as you explore the complex, and listen to your guide for more interesting information during your walk. Tulum was actually a vital trading port for the kingdoms of Coba, Chichen Itza, Sayil, and Ek Balam. And because of the small population that lived in Tulum during its heyday, it was more of a religious center rather than a fully populated city.

• Discover the ancient Mayan walled city of Tulum
• Experience the only ruins facing the Caribbean Sea
• Enjoy the view of the beautiful beach near Tulum
• Activity duration: 2 hours approx. (not including transportation to and from activity)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off included