Over the course of the past ten years, Tulum has developed into a vacation destination that is highly sought after by tourists travelling in luxury; However, bargain hunters who recall when this secluded jewel of Mexico’s east coast was more of a secluded getaway still find it tempting.
You’ll be able to take in the city’s mixology scene and its sprawling nightlife after the sun goes down. However, Tulum really comes to life during the day. Some of the best-preserved Mayan ruins can be found here, with the Caribbean Sea’s turquoise waters as a backdrop. In addition, there are numerous bio reserves and cenotes—underground water-filled caverns—that are out of this world.
Keep in mind the main reason why most people visit Tulum: its coastline. Travellers are enticed to spend their days lazing in the sun and listening to the waves by the turquoise waters and white sand. It doesn’t matter if you like the beach or not; you have to go to one of Tulum’s many shorelines.
One of Mexico’s most popular destinations is Tulum. To plan your five-day trip, check out this Tulum itinerary.

Day 1
Take a stroll along the beach the first day.
If you stay near the beach, you can just relax and use the amenities of your hotel or Airbnb. However, I would also advise taking a long walk and possibly dining at one of the fancy beach restaurants.
You can always join a beach club if you stay in town. In most cases, they will let you use the beach facilities if you only spend a small amount in their restaurants.
Open access is available on the beach’s northern side, close to the Ruins.
Papaya Playa Project is the most well-known beach club, but I also like Villas las Estrellas, Posada Margherita, and Nomade, which are offered by the majority of beach hotels.
Day 2
It’s time to go on an adventure after a delicious breakfast either at your home or hotel or in one of the hip downtown cafes.
Today, let’s go to the archaeological site of Coba. Coba is a small village that is only 50 minutes from Tulum. It is most famous for its majestic archeological site, which contains one of the tallest pyramids that you can still climb among Mayan cities.
In addition to the Mayan ruins, you will enjoy Coba’s refreshing cenotes. The location is about 20 minutes away by car from three cave cenotes.
It’s a good idea to save them for last so you can cool down after a sweaty jungle walk.
Day 3
Today, we’ll go to Tulum to see the only Mayan site that was built right on the beach. If you want to avoid the heat and crowds, go when they open at 9am. You can park your car right at the gate and walk to the entrance from the beach road.
In fact, by the time your historical tour is over, you will already be at the beach.
The stretch of beach that runs from the ruins to the first hotel is called Playa Paraiso. It is a public beach, so you can eat lunch at one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy the beach for the rest of the day.
If you get bored, you can take one-hour boat tours that are cheap and take you snorkelling by the reef before taking you to the Mayan ruins from the water, which are definitely worth taking a picture of.
Day 4
The Sian Ka’an biosphere is a stunning protected area south of Tulum that covers more than 5000 km2.
Sian Ka’an, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is home to thousands of flora and fauna, as well as 23 archaeological sites, one of which is Muyil, which can be reached from the main road, the Carretera Federal, just 10 minutes from Tulum.
If you’re in the area and love nature, you must visit the biosphere in one of several ways. A regular, prearranged tour, either by jeep or boat, is one option.
Muyil is reached by boat as the second option. Just past the archaeological site, there is a path that leads to the lagoon, where a boat carrying official guides will be waiting for you.
They offer two kinds of tours, the longest of which is a full-day trip by boat through mangrove-filled natural canals. After that, you’ll swim in the lazy river and let the current take you to the next stop. From there, the boat will pick you up and take you along other canals along the coast until you reach the point where the lagoon and the ocean meet.
Day 5
This is your final day in Tulum before heading to your next location.
Before you leave in the morning, you have the option of relaxing in the sun or exploring another cenote. The region is home to numerous amazing cenotes.
I’d pick one based on which way you’re going, assuming, of course, you have your own vehicle. Because of this, I always recommend renting a car in Mexico so that you can move around as you please.
Cenote Corazon might be worth a visit next time you visit Bacalar. A stunning open cenote shaped like a heart. Hence, Corazon, which means “heart” in Spanish. It is just before Muyil on the Tulum-Chetumal road, about 15 minutes from Tulum’s downtown.
The Gran Cenote, a beautiful and well-known semi-open cenote, can be seen if you drive toward Valladolid. It is, in my opinion, a little too expensive.
The cenote Taak bi ha, a stunning cave cenote with clear water, is a must-see if you’re heading to Cancun.

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