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How do you get to the secret beach in Tulum?

The road generally follows along dispersed villas and homes on the sea-side of the road. The road will pass a point where there is no home or fence, but instead a visible path leading to the water, with maybe 4 spots where cars might fit on the shoulder. This is the access point to Secret Beach.



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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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Save yourself the trouble, and don't try to find an Uber or Lyft while in Tulum. You'll need to rely on other forms of transportation, so you may need to plan ahead a bit further than you do in other vacation destinations.

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Yes! A self-guided walking tour of Tulum is the best way to explore everything that the fantastic site offers.

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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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Playa del Carmen, the north beach in Tulum, and Akumal all have lifeguards for the beaches but they are limited. Swim close to shore and it you are not a big swimmer, wear a life vest. Waves will not get to big, this is a not a surfers paradise so swimming can be done every day!

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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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Walking is always affordable, and in Tulum, it's also feasible. You could choose to walk from the hotel areas to the beaches, the ruins and even Tulum Pueblo, depending on where you're located. However, you may find taxis are a more comfortable option, given the heat.

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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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?? Petty Theft & Robbery – As in many places, petty theft and robbery have been known to occur in Tulum. To keep yourself safe, only carry a small amount of cash on you, don't flash valuable items, and always be aware of your belongings.

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Where is the wooden sculpture in Tulum now? Ven a la Luz in her new home — a giant Sculpture Park located in an outdoor garden at Ahau Tulum Hotel, and no longer at the hotel's entrance. Ven a la Luz is still located at Ahau Tulum, but it's no longer right on Tulum Beach Road, and now lives in the Tulum Sculpture Park.

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Cenote Calavera, aka Skull Cenote, may sound scary, but this incredible swimming hole features a four-meter drop into the water accessible by ladder or, for the courageous, a jump straight into the pristine pool. This little slice of heaven is truly a hidden gem in Tulum, bringing less tourists and visitors per day.

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