What are the big lizards in Tulum?

At the Maya ruins of Tulum, large handsome Black Spiny Tailed Iguanas (Ctenosaura similis) can be observed relaxing, eating and lying in the sun. Accustomed to hoards of tourists, these tame lizards tend to bob their heads in communication when gazed upon.



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Interesting and exotic mammals such as Nine Banded Long Nosed Armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus), Collared anteaters (Tamandua tetradactyla) and Spider Monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi yucatanensis, which can be observed in the wild at Punta Laguna Spider Monkey Reserve) represent an important part of the ecosystem.

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Night Diving and snorkeling with the cenote crocodiles in Tulum is what you have come here for. This is a unique adventure that only Koox Diving can offer you. You get the chance to watch crocodiles in their natural habitat during the night.

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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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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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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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