What is the busiest time of year in Tulum?

Like nearby Cancun, Tulum's high season lasts from December to April. During this time, throngs of travelers flock to the Riviera Maya in search of sun and fun. Those looking to beat the crowds, then, should plan their trip sometime in the summer or fall.



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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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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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Cabo are accommodations and flights. Due to competition, Tulum's accommodations run cheaper than those of Cabo. Hostels cost as little as $40 a night and mid-range hotels between $150 and $200. While its five-star resorts can climb to $500 a night, in comparison, Cabo's five-star resorts generally start at $750.

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The peak season in Tulum is December to April. You can expect the resorts and hotels to be full, attractions to be crowded, and tourists everywhere. If you prefer to avoid the crowds completely, the off-season in Tulum is from May to September.

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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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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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Best Times to Visit Tulum for Smaller Crowds Keep in mind that hurricane season does take place between June and November (and October is the wettest month), so you should expect at least some rain at this time of year.

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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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