Tulum Holidays
Ancient cliff top ruins overlooking beach paradise
Tulum lies 120 km south of Cancun on east Mexico’s gleaming Mayan Riviera. It is a small town famous for its spectacular cliff top ruins of an ancient Maya fort. Tulum is also famed for its 10 kilometre-long white sand beach fringing the bright turquoise sea of the Caribbean. Together these elements make Tulum a unique place to visit, whether you are staying at one of the nearby hotels or condominium villages, or based at a holiday resort elsewhere on the Mayan Riviera. Tulum is within two hours of Cancun Airport and just a short bus or car trip from the beach resort of Playa del Carmen.
Holiday resort surrouded by remnants of the Mayan empire
The ruins at Tulum include temples decorated with murals of Maya gods, and the Castillo which perches on a rocky mound high above the azure sea. You can combine a visit to the site with a swim and some relaxation on the irresistible beach directly below. Staying at Tulum, holiday activity options for you and your family are endless. Besides sun-worshipping, there are organised snorkelling and scuba diving trips. You can visit further Mayan ruins at Muyil and Coba, or go horse-riding, cycling or embark on a jeep excursions into the lush surrounding countryside. Heading south to the nearby Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, you will find a UNESCO-listed and federally protected area of tropical forest, saltwater marshes and mangroves. The reserve also includes a section of the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere. Wildlife here includes monkeys, deer, over 300 species of birds, turtles and crocodiles.
Holiday attractions at nearby Playa del Carmen
Close to Tulum is Playa del Carmen, a fast-growing holiday centre, and the port which carries visitors out to the snorkelling and diving haven of Cozumel island. Playa del Carmen is a great place for shopping and evening entertainment, and is believed to offer the best nightlife along the Mayan Riviera. After a day at the Tulum ruins, enjoy a cold beer or margarita and check out the vast array of restaurants serving local Mexican and international food. Late-night bars often host live music from reggae and salsa to the traditional Mariachis.
Weather in Tulum
The main tourist season runs from November to April in Tulum. December and January see high temperatures of 29C and between 50mm - 70mm of rainfall each month. This period sees the most comfortable level of humidity, and the high temperatures are accompanied by 6 - 7 hours of sun. Temperatures hover around 29C - 30C in the winter, and the warm waters of the Caribbean reach 26C. March sees a gradual increase in temperature and daily sunshine hours, and by April the days reach 33C and the humidity is very high, with the sun shining for 8 hours each day.
All inclusive holidays in Tulum
There are usually different all inclusive food and beverage packages to choose from to suit your budget. One of the greatest joys of booking an all inclusive holiday is the luxury of knowing exactly how much your holiday will cost before you leave home. Flights, transfers, accommodation and catering are included in the price when you book your all inclusive holiday to Tulum. directline-holidays can help you to secure the best rates possible when booking your luxury holiday to this tropical destination. Either online or by phone, our comprehensive search facility will ensure your booking to Tulum is made with ease and confidence.
