What to do In Tulum? Tulum, Quintana Roo is a Magical Town and one of the most desired jewels in the Mexican Caribbean, becoming one of the most visited and most fascinating places in the country. It also promises activities that provide unique experiences where you can connect with nature, live unforgettable moments through lagoons, cenotes and archaeological sites that allow you to learn more about the history of the ancestors.

Ruins of Tulum.

Tulum is known for its archaeological sites since it is the only walled city; It is located in front of the Caribbean Sea and even some of its ruins still preserve the original colors that the Mayans used at that time.
Formerly it was called by the Mayans as “Zuma” which means “City of dawn” and in it you can see religious and public buildings and walls where the most qualified lived, among them architects, priests and astronomers. The buildings that stand out the most are “El Castillo”, “El Templo de los Frescos”, “La Casa de las Columnas” and “La Casa del Halach Uinic”.

Another thing that can be done is to see its inhabitants who are prowling the ruins: the iguanas. Well, they are everywhere and are used to being close to tourists, although visitors are advised not to feed or touch them.
It is recommended to bring an umbrella or sunglasses, since Tulum has very few shades and a towel in case you swim on the beach.

Cobá
Just 40 minutes from Tulum is one of the places with the greatest artistic and cultural value in Yucatan. Cobá offers a Mayan encounter where you can enrich yourself in history; also, contact with nature and adventure experiences.
In it you can explore and visit the archaeological site of Cobá, the highest pyramid in Yucatan, which when climbing the top you can contemplate the green immensity that surrounds the pyramid, the Mayan stone stelae and there are bicycle tours, hiking, zip-lining and canoeing on the lake.

A sacred attraction is the water source “Dzonot Wayak” a majestic cenote with turquoise waters where you can enjoy a magnificent moment. In addition to the tour in the Mayan village of Cobá where you can meet direct descendants of the builders of the pyramids, temples and monuments that the place offers; also listen to stories and participate respectfully in a traditional ceremony.

Cenotes two eyes

Parque dos ojos provides a wonderful and adventurous experience, which offers the opportunity to visit several cenotes and perform different activities such as diving tours, sknorkel tours and massages. Although to be able to see the Cenote Dos Ojos, which is the main attraction, you must pay the basic entrance with a value of $ 350 Mexican pesos and if you want the tour, it has a cost of $ 600 Mexican pesos; Other cenotes that you can visit are the “Cenote Jaguar”, “Cenote El Pit” which is the deepest in Quintana Roo, “Cenote Nicte Ha” and “Cenote Los Monos”

It is advisable to bring cash since in many places they only receive this payment method and it is not necessary to bring food since the park has places to eat.

Kaan Luum Lagoon

A hidden and magical treasure in the Riviera Maya is the Kaan Luumn lagoon that offers a day in the wild and exuberant nature. It is located approximately 12 km from Tulum and can be reached by taxi from the Magic Town, by car or by public transport, but they are very rare.
In the lagoon you can see the intense colors of blue and green of the crystal clear water, and although you cannot swim in the cenote since it is reserved for diving, the entire area that surrounds it is magnificent for swimming and activities such as kayaking, paddle, paddle yoga and is even popular for mud and mud baths, as it is said to have healing properties.

It is recommended to bring food and drinks to consume during the visit since there are no food outlets in the place and you can enjoy them in the palapas that it offers to make a comfortable picnic.

If you want to visit one of these wonderful places and live a unique experience with all these fascinating activities, encourage yourself to travel to the jewel of the Caribbean!