Is Tulum walkable?

Some popular locations you can walk to from the hotel zone include Tulum Beach, Tulum Archeological Zone, and many of the resorts, restaurants, and bars in that area. Downtown Tulum is also very walkable, and there's plenty to see on foot when you're in Tulum Centro.



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Downtown Tulum is also very walkable, and there's plenty to see on foot when you're in Tulum Centro. So while it takes a bit too long to walk from downtown to the hotel zone or Tulum Beach for most people, you can explore other affordable options like jogging or biking.

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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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The top attractions in Tulum include Dos Ojos, Sac Anton, and Gran Cenotes, Tulum Archeological Site, Playa Paraiso, Laguna Kaan Luum, Tulum Beach, and the nearby nature reserves.

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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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Good weather, great prices – The shoulder months of May, July and August are some of the best times of the year to explore Tulum if saving a few dollars and having more space for your beach towel are dealbreakers. Local hotel rates and airfare to the Riviera Maya tend to be lowest during these less-crowded months.

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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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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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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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Tulum's combination of beautiful beaches, rich history, vibrant culture, and unique attractions make it a must-visit destination in Mexico. Whether you're staying for 36 hours in Tulum or a week, there's plenty to see and do.

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Climbing is not permitted at the Tulum ruins. Because the ruins are very old and unstable, the central structures like Pyramid El Castillo and Temple of the Frescoes have been roped off. Visitors are required to stay on the designated walking paths.

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Cost. In choosing Playa del Carmen or Tulum for your vacation, cost will be a big factor. While both destinations offer a range of cost options, Tulum's price point is roughly 20-30% higher than Playa del Carmen when you factor in accommodation, restaurants, and travel.

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If you're on a tighter budget, Bali is always going to be the better option for you. You can live like the insta-queen or king you've always dreamt of in Bali at just a fraction of the cost of living in Tulum. But if costs aren't an important factor, you'll find that there's no exact way to distinguish between the two.

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While many places in Tulum certainly accept US dollars, you'll need to know how to exchange your money to the local currency – Pesos. Skip the currency exchange kiosk in the airport. You'll get the best exchange rate by withdrawing money from a local ATM once you arrive in Mexico.

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Tulum beaches are swimmable and it should be considered a sin not to get into the water on these stunning beaches.

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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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