Can you drive yourself in Tulum?

The best way to get around Tulum is by taxi. In theory, you can walk or bike to the beaches, to the ruins and to Tulum Pueblo, but there's a chance of overexerting yourself. You can rent a car in Cancún or Playa del Carmen, but it is not recommended because of reported auto crimes.



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Yes — For the majority of travelers, Tulum is one of the overall safest places in Mexico. That's not to say bad things don't happen in Tulum Mexico; they absolutely do. However, if you're prepared (which you will be after you read this article), you should be perfectly safe renting a car in Tulum.

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If you stay aware of yourself, your surroundings and your belongings, you should likely have a very safe Tulum vacation. Remember to watch your alcohol consumption, and never take a drink from a stranger (even a cute one), or leave a drink unattended with one.

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No, there is no Uber in Tulum and I would recommend avoiding Taxis, as they charge outrageous rates and that is why I recommend renting a car.

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Can I Walk Around at Night in Tulum? It's not recommended — especially if you're alone. Making things more complicated, the beach hotels and the center of town are not necessarily a quick jaunt from each other on foot, so you should take a taxi. The good news is that taxis are abundant in Tulum.

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Be cautious at night if you're traveling alone – Tulum isn't the most dangerous place at night, but in some places, it's not as well lit as it should be. Don't walk around alone late at night if you can avoid it — especially between the center of town and the beachfront hotel zone.

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Is Tulum safer than Cancun? Not really. They're both generally safe. The key difference is that Cancun's mainstream holidaymakers tend to stick more to their hotels, especially the all-inclusives.

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The decision to increase police presence in Tulum is partly due to the events of August 12th, where the bodies of four individuals were found inside the Hotel Zone. Experts deduced that the bodies were dumped on the site as a result of a drug-related feud.

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Open alcohol containers in public are illegal in Mexico. You may face a fine or time in jail. 6.

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Cash is always better in Tulum sometimes the bank terminal do not work. They do take dollars at a reasonable exchange rate although not as good as the money exchange places.

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They both offer beautiful beaches, breathtaking coastlines, and comforting weather. Their main differences rest in the type of experience you are looking for. Cancun tends to be more upbeat and caters more to the tourist crowd. Tulum is more relaxing and gives you a greater authentic local experience.

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Many travelers choose to stay in Tulum town to save some cash. You can always whip down to the beach in a taxi, bike, or by foot. Plus, Tulum town is a better base for getting out and checking out all the day trips from Tulum.

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Most travelers to Tulum stay in one of two main areas: the Pueblo (downtown or the town) or the beach. It's about 5 km from the Pueblo to the nearest stretch of beach. The best luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, outdoor nightlife (beach and jungle parties), and boutique shops are on the beach.

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