Can you snorkel off the beach in Tulum?

The beaches of Tulum are ideal for snorkeling thanks to the shallow depth of its waters and the protection provided by the reef that runs along the entire coast, giving us the opportunity to get to know a little piece of the ''Great Mayan Reef'' the second largest in the world, which covers the coasts of Quintana Roo, ...



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Shore snorkeling in Tulum If you check on Google Earth or on Wikimapia, you can see that the Tulum coral reef is not so far from the shore (about 250-300 meters) so if you are a good, confident swimmer, you don't need to sign up for any boat snorkeling tour just simply swim to the reef.

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You can snorkel from shore but you may need to swim 15 minutes or longer to reach the best section of the reef with the most fish and turtles. By boat, your guides stop at the exact snorkel location, so you can spend more time snorkeling with marine life than swimming to the right spot!

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Because with a tropical climate, pristine beaches, and stunning coral reefs, it's no small wonder that Mexico is home to some of the best snorkeling in the world.

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You can bring your own snacks and drinks or visit the restaurant in front of the cenote, which has a very good menu and affordable rates. What we do recommend you is to bring your own snorkel gear as the rental of fins, mask and googles can be pricey; round $20.00usd just for the equipment.

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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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I'd recommend Tulum Beach if it's your first time visiting Tulum and you want to lay out on the beach all day, hit a trendy restaurant for dinner, and dance the night away. I'd recommend Tulum Town if you're on a budget and want to explore cenotes, ruins and have a more active vacation!

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While it's possible to walk the 1.8 miles (3km) from Tulum Pueblo to Tulum Playa, it's a long and often sweltering experience. There's a paved path along Avenida Cobá leading to the beach road, but it's also used heavily by cyclists and has little shade… not optimal for walkers.

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The coral barrier reef is one of the great attractions offered by Tulum and can be seen diving in the Carribean Sea with Agua Clara Diving Tulum. Agua Clara focuses on performing all their aquatic activities taking care of the environment and the ecosystems in which it intervenes.

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Tulum beaches are famous for warm white sand and clear blue waters. As a destination, Tulum is easily becoming one of the most popular vacation spots in Mexico.

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Choppy waters are not ideal for snorkeling, especially; if you're not a proficient swimmer. Wavy waters will bounce you around, and you'll experience diminished underwater visibility because of increased moving debris and sand. Waves also influence the ease and safety of getting in and out of the waters.

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