What should you wear to Tulum ruins?

Wear light clothes — ankle to knee-length linen pants, dresses, skirts, or cute denim shorts. For visiting the Tulum Ruins by the sea, or the Coba Ruins in the forest, you'll need good walking shoes or sandals as both areas are quite large.



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I highly recommend you leave expensive and sentimental pieces of jewelry at home while you travel, so you don't risk never seeing them again. Also, Tulum is quite hot, so you might not even want to wear jewelry when you arrive, so you might skip bringing it at all.

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You should wear loose-fitting or light-colored clothing that is comfortable. You are likely to sweat as you walk around the ruins in the hot Mexican sun.

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Packing Checklist for Mexico City
  • Denim jacket / light jacket or sweater.
  • Jeans, leggings, or pants.
  • Cute tops.
  • Capris.
  • Flats or sandals – I prefer to wear closed-toe shoes since streets in big cities can crowded and dusty.
  • Sneakers for sightseeing.
  • Dress for going out.


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Because Tulum is positioned between the jungle and the ocean, neutral tones and colours work best here. White crochet dresses and coverups are everywhere. Animal prints also work well and you'll see a lot of those. When it comes to what fabrics to choose for your tropical vacation, think natural.

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Cooked food: This is generally safe. If you are eating at a buffet, pay attention to the temperature of your food. If your hot food isn't really hot, but just kind of warm, it's probably a good idea to stay away from it. The same goes for cold foods (especially dairy) that isn't really cold.

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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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If you're basing yourself out of the town of Tulum, the Tulum Archaeological Site is worth visiting no matter what. Being that the ruins zone is quite compact, it doesn't take long to explore Tulum.

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You'll want to bring clothes that are cozy and warm, but also stylish and colorful. Some good options are: A sweater or cardigan that you can layer over a shirt or dress. Jeans, pants or leggings that are snug and comfortable.

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Women tend to wear loose sundresses and skirts with sandals, as it is still hot and humid in the evenings. Avoid wearing clothes that show your stomach or cleavage – particularly if you are planning to visit the more conservative rural parts of Mexico. A wrap is always good to help you cover up.

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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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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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Tulum ruins are located 130 km south of Cancun and is considered by many as the most beautiful of the Mayan Ruins sites around Cancun, is small but exquisitely poised on the fifteen-meter-high cliffs above the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea.

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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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