After docking in Cozumel, Mexico, we set out on an adventure exploring the Tulum ruins, diving into cenotes, ziplining, and ...

Discover a surprisingly tranquil side to the bustling Mexican beach town.

Not long ago, tourists considered Tulum to be one of the best-kept secrets in Mexico, the antithesis of the all-inclusive revelry often found on the crowded beaches of Los Cabos or Puerto Vallarta.

Located on a bluff on the Caribbean Sea, Tulum features spectacular nature, from its beaches and its cenotes (freshwater ...

We are going to Cancun in two weeks and want to tour the ruins at Tulum. We won't have a car. I have been researching tours and saw one hat includes a tour of the ruins and swimming at Xel-Ha. But I ...

1. The Tulum ruins are NOT on Cozumel - they are south of Playa Del Carmen 2. If you want to do them on your own you would have to - first take a ferry to the mainland (Playa Del Carmen). From there ...

Founded over 1,500 years ago, this city was initially called Zamá (dawn) and later changed its name to Tulum (wall). (Source: AMResorts) According to Riviera Maya News, Mayor Diego Castañón recently ...

Walking among the Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico, gave me a deep feeling of connection with the ancient people who built this city. Architectural history and the stunning beauty of the Caribbean join ...

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If you're on a Mayan history kick, you should check out the small site at Cobá, about 30 miles northwest of Tulum. Cobá doesn't feature the restored, pristine sites of Tulum, nor does it sit atop an ...