What bags to take to Tulum?

Best Luggage for Tulum Mexico Wondering, What luggage should you bring to Tulum, Mexico? This depends on your travel style, but I always recommend traveling light to Mexico with carry-on luggage or a travel backpack so you can move around easily. ?? Bonus: You'll also save money not checking luggage.



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Tulum is pretty consistently 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. It's a tropical climate, which means the sun is very strong (sunscreen is a must) and you'll rarely need a sweater or jacket, but it's good to bring one just in case for any cooler evenings.

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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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Think long flowy dresses, linen pants, cute rompers, 2-piece sets with a bandeau and skirt, large sunhats, etc! Men are typically dressed in nice shirts and shorts. Avoid wearing pants in Tulum unless it's lightweight and breathable (goes for both men and women).

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There is a very low to no risk of malaria in Mexico. Antimalarial tablets are not currently recommended for travellers to Mexico, though you should practise insect bite avoidance.

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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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Can you brush your teeth with tap water in Tulum? No — Some people will use bottled or purified water to brush their teeth, or you can just avoid putting water on your toothbrush before brushing.

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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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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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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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Stay away from drugs and drug-related activities. But when violent crime does happen here, it's usually related to drugs. If you're traveling solo, avoid going to secluded places at night. Bicycling is pretty tempting when you're in Tulum, but avoid bicycling around at night. Take a taxi if you're alone.

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Can I Walk Around at Night in Tulum? It's not recommended — especially if you're alone. Making things more complicated, the beach hotels and the center of town are not necessarily a quick jaunt from each other on foot, so you should take a taxi. The good news is that taxis are abundant in Tulum.

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If you plan to get around by bike, you'll want to add some shorts or rompers to your Tulum packing list. Also, leave your heels at home: the roads are poorly paved and are unlit at night. Instead bring flip flops and strappy sandals.

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