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Tulum Mayan Ruins

Tulum, Mexico

Featured Review : Tulum sits on the breathtaking Caribbean Sea coastline and is an archaeological Mayan ruin site that is open to visitors. Visitors are able to wander the grounds of the ruins but all of the buildings are roped off and ar...See Full Review

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Tulum Mayan Ruins Reviews

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Walking in the Footsteps of the Ancient Mayans

  • 4 out of 5 stars by airynfaerie from St. Augustine, Florida
  • October 4, 2025
Quote: Just a short drive down the road from the Blue Tulum Resort where we were staying, are the amazing ancient ruins of Tulum. Dated around the 1200s, these ruins rise above the Caribbean Coast in a splendid way which takes a visitor back in time. The... Read the full Tulum Mayan Ruins review

From journal Exploring Southeastern Yucatan :: Tulum & Coba

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Pretty Beach - Hot! Hot! Hot!

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Princess00 from Dallas, Texas
  • December 28, 2025
Quote: Visited Tulum on 6/14/08 during our trip to Cancun (6/13-6/18). We are active people and were looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Hotel Zone to see some important sites in the area. We booked a private tour to Tulum from Cancun... Read the full Tulum Mayan Ruins review

From journal Viva Cancun - Traveling with Friends

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Beautiful Coastal Ruin

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ak1 from Auburn, Washington
  • October 24, 2025
Quote: Tulum sits on the breathtaking Caribbean Sea coastline and is an archaeological Mayan ruin site that is open to visitors. Visitors are able to wander the grounds of the ruins but all of the buildings are roped off and are not able to be viewed from... Read the full Tulum Mayan Ruins review

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Tulum Ruins

  • 4 out of 5 stars by wanderer 2005 from Phoenix, Arizona
  • June 5, 2025
Quote: Tulum Ruins is one of the coolest places I’ve ever been to. It rests on top of a bluff, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. It’s all about location, location, location. It’s perfect for keeping an eye out for your enemies who arrived by boat.Tulum... Read the full Tulum Mayan Ruins review

From journal Margaritas in Mexico!

Tulum Mayan Ruins

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kathyjohanna from Stratford, Wisconsin
  • July 26, 2025
Quote: Tulum was a Mayan “fortress-city” built over the most rugged part of the coast. When exploring the ruins it is clear that builders of Tulum were interested in trade and defense. The ruins are in the perfect spot. The beautiful site faces out over... Read the full Tulum Mayan Ruins review

From journal Adventures in the Riviera Maya

Tulum Mayan Ruins

  • 4 out of 5 stars by paolo1899 from Naples, Italy
  • May 11, 2025
Quote: Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Maya walled city serving as a major port for coba. The ruins are located on the east coast of the Yucatan peninsula. The archaeological site is relatively compact, and is one of the best preserved coastal Maya... Read the full Tulum Mayan Ruins review

From journal Holiday in Tulum

Tulum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ParadiseSeeker from Alhambra, California
  • February 10, 2025
Quote: What a place! This is an ancient Mayan fort where they used to control the waterways on the Yucatan Peninsula. This is a treasure of Mayan artifacts, and I recommend that everyone go see this. We had to make a choice to either go north to visit... Read the full Tulum Mayan Ruins review

From journal Cancun and Cozumel: Land of the Mayans

The Ruins at Tulum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Gibbs_Georgia from New Paltz, New York
  • August 2, 2025
Quote: We decided against the prepackaged tour. We took the Collectivo (local bus) $2.50 from the Bus Station in Playa, and headed to Tulum. The bus made several stops along the way. However, this was the norm for us, since we both were from a Caribbean... Read the full Tulum Mayan Ruins review

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Visit to the Ruins

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Sabina315 from Athens, Ohio
  • July 25, 2025
Quote: After paying the small entrance fee to Tulum, you walk up a trail to the top of a cliff, where you are rewarded with an incredible view of the Mayan ruins of Tulum and the amazingly turquoise ocean. The ruins themselves are not as extensive as some... Read the full Tulum Mayan Ruins review

From journal Day Trip to Tulum

TULUM, Mayan Architecture

  • 4 out of 5 stars by schutnik from Chesterfield, Missouri
  • January 9, 2026
Quote: Very interesting historic site. The grayish-tan buildings on the cliff-top site overlooking the Caribbean are very impressive. We enjoyed hearing about the Mayan history and traditions. I recommend to come early in the morning or late in the... Read the full Tulum Mayan Ruins review

From journal Mexico Vacation Week