Tulum is located in the jungle, so there is no shortage of bugs. The breeze keeps the bugs away from the water, but with many of the restaurants located on the jungle side of the road, you'll want to make sure and have a good form of bug repellent.
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Worst Times to Visit TulumTravelers in search of rest and relaxation — sans large crowds — should avoid visiting during peak season, which includes the holidays and spring break. Budget-conscious travelers should also steer clear of these months, since their high demand causes airfare and hotel prices to skyrocket.
November and early December are great times to visit Tulum since the weather is pleasant (temperatures range from the low 70s to low 80s) and the crowds are thinner than they are in late winter and early spring.
I highly recommend you leave expensive and sentimental pieces of jewelry at home while you travel, so you don't risk never seeing them again. Also, Tulum is quite hot, so you might not even want to wear jewelry when you arrive, so you might skip bringing it at all.
Stay away from drugs and drug-related activities.But when violent crime does happen here, it's usually related to drugs. If you're traveling solo, avoid going to secluded places at night. Bicycling is pretty tempting when you're in Tulum, but avoid bicycling around at night. Take a taxi if you're alone.
There is a very low to no risk of malaria in Mexico. Antimalarial tablets are not currently recommended for travellers to Mexico, though you should practise insect bite avoidance.