Do you have to pay to see Tulum ruins?

Tulum Opening Hours & Practical Info: All days 8am – 5 pm, last admission allowed 4pm. Entrance fee for tourists: 90 pesos per person for the Ruins entrance INAH ticket. 58 pesos per person for the Tulum National Park CONAP bracelet (mandatory to access the ruins), free for less than 12yo.



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Depending on where your hotel is located, you can either hire a taxi or rent a bike to reach the ruins (they're located between 1 and 3 miles from the hotel zone). The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there is a small entrance fee of about 80 pesos (or about $4) per person.

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You can expect to pay around 80 pesos for admission on a Tulum tour, with an extra 45 pesos for professional photo equipment. In USD, that's about $4 to $6.

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Tours of the Tulum Ruins from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or any other location in the Riviera Maya can cost anything between $50 and $250 depending on what's included in the tour. Some tour options include full-day and half-day tours.

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The Tulum ruins are open to the public 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tulum uses Eastern Standard Time, so plan your trip accordingly. Tip: The best time to arrive is early in the morning, as the crowds pick up throughout the day. At 8 a.m., you'll often find crowds of just 5 to 15 people.

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In a half-day, you'll get to experience the Tulum ruins in all of their ancient glory—with ample time to get back to enjoy a relaxing evening. Round-trip transportation is provided to and from hotels in Cancun and Playa del Carmen.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning. How much money will you need for your trip to Tulum? You should plan to spend around M$2,026 ($112) per day on your vacation in Tulum, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

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The beach area of Tulum can really be split into two sections. There's the area towards the north where the hotels tend to be a bit cheaper and the public can access the beach more easily, and then there's the southern beach area which is the more expensive part home to Tulum's luxury resorts.

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Can you visit Chichén Itzá on your own? Yes, it's not required to book a private tour or guide. In fact, many travelers choose to rent a car and drive themselves to the various sightseeing locations around the Yucatan for a more flexible schedule.

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The currency in Tulum is Mexican Pesos, however, almost everywhere you go will accept USD or card payments. I recommend taking out some pesos before you arrive just in case. The majority of the time I had to pay in pesos was when I took a taxi.

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The Tulum ruins open at 8:00 and it's worth being here then. You'll avoid the crowds, get better views, and the temperature will be more pleasant. Alternatively, come later in the afternoon when the tour groups have all left and it's starting to cool down after the heat of the middle of the day.

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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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A well-planned Tulum 3-day itinerary will allow you to experience the best of Tulum and make a day trip or two. But, there's so much to do and see, I highly recommend spending more time. 5 to 7 days would be an ideal start.

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Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya and achieved its greatest prominence between the 13th and 15th centuries. Maya continued to occupy Tulum for about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico, but the city was abandoned by the end of the 16th century.

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So, as a rule of thumb, wear light-colored and lightweight clothing. You'll also need comfortable sneakers and socks since there will be a lot of walking around the site. Most folks also swear by the Tulum ruins beach so how about taking your bathing suit?

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A full two-day Tulum itinerary. Whether you're visiting for a short weekend stay or for a week-long getaway there will definitely be enough to keep you busy. From Tulum, there are also many day trips you can make- Akumal and Playa Del Carmen being two of them.

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Estimated Tulum taxi costs you can expect to pay as of 2021: Downtown Tulum to or from Ruins: $100-150 Pesos. Downtown Tulum to or from Coba Ruins: $500-$600 Pesos. Downtown Tulum to or from Playa del Carmen: $800-$1000 Pesos. Tulum to or from Cancun Airport $1800-$2200 Pesos.

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