Is 2 days in Tulum enough?

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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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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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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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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Whether you're there for a single night or an entire month, any trip to Tulum is memorable. As a baseline, we think that 5-7 days is a perfect amount of time to enjoy everything the city offers. You'll have time for the beach, to visit Mayan ruins, and even have enough extra days for a trip to a nearby destination.

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What Is Better, Tulum or Cabo? If only the choice were so simple, but these destinations offer very different experiences for the eager traveler. Tulum promises natural beauty and ancient Mayan ruins amid a fun bohemian vibe, while Cabo guarantees luxury amenities, water activities, and a vibrant nightlife.

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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.

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Tulum is largely safe for travel but has recently seen an increase in high profile safety incidents and unrest. Much of the safety issues are connected to cartels, corruption, and the clash of rapid development with local residents.

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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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TIPS WHEN TRAVELING TO TULUM Most places in Tulum are cash-only. Most of the upscale hotels and hotel restaurants accept credit cards, but the stand-alone restaurants tend to not. While there are ATMs on Boca Paila (the coastal road), I would recommend bringing cash.

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Tulum offers access to a number of prominent Mayan ruin sites in the Yucatan peninsula. First, the northern edge of the Tulum beach is adorned by Mayan ruins that overlook the beach from a spectacular perch on a cliff! Second, the much larger ruins at Coba are a mere hour or so north of Tulum.

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The beaches on Tulum are much more picturesque when compared to Playa del Carmen. However, Tulum isn't very walkable. If you're staying in Downtown Tulum, you'll have to rent a car, get a cab ride, or bike to the beaches. The same goes for if you're staying at a beach resort and want to visit downtown.

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While Tulum is trendy, note that most of the best hotels offer eco-chic luxury (if you're looking for a large resort experience, look elsewhere) and are located along the 6-mile-long stretch of beachfront from the Tulum Ruins to the soft sand beach in the south end.

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Tulum is worth visiting because it's where you can experience the Mayan Culture. Because Tulum is still basically a village, it's a lot closer to its roots than other popular locations on the Mayan Riviera. What is this? Tulum, which was originally called Zama, was a major port city for the Maya people 500 years ago.

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Tulum is a magical place, so it's no surprise that taking a day trip to the town from other vacation spots in Mexico is pretty common. Whether you're looking to explore fun outdoor activities or want to chill out and enjoy your trip at one of Tulum's best beaches, there's plenty to see and do.

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Tulum is renowned worldwide for its nightlife and party scene.

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The best places to stay in Tulum for partying are the Pueblo, Beach Town, or the Middle Beach Zone, for families, it's the South Beach Zone or Aldea Zama, and for romance and honeymoons stay in the North or South Beach Zone (though pretty much every part of Tulum is perfect for a honeymoon holiday).

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