What time to visit Tulum Ruins?

The Tulum ruins are open to the public 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tulum uses Eastern Standard Time, so plan your trip accordingly. Tip: The best time to arrive is early in the morning, as the crowds pick up throughout the day. At 8 a.m., you'll often find crowds of just 5 to 15 people.



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The Tulum ruins we went through in about 30-45 minutes. It seemed to take just as long to walk to and from the ruins entrance. The cenote, we went in the afternoon, and it was great with not many people. The ruins, we were there for opening and made it through before the tours of hundreds upon hundreds of people came.

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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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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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In fact, many people actively prefer Tulum because it's less crowded! Tulum is quiet, serene, and. Tulum is a much more compact archeological site than the sprawling Chichen Itza. The structures within Tulum are close together and don't feature many stairs.

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Yes, that's right, Tulum ruins beach, there is a beach just down the cliff from the ruins and it's the perfect place to cool off and take a swim in the Caribbean sea halfway round.

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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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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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The nightlife in Tulum is lively! Whether you're on the hunt for a relaxed jungle vibe, or are looking to dance the night away, the nightlife in Tulum can take you from a laid-back bar with a mariachi band to a dance party on the beach under a full moon and shooting stars.

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so neutrals with flare (big sleeves, frills, lace, ruffles, etc) are perfect to wear in tulum. you can never go wrong with black and a fun set is perfect for tulum or exploring beyond!

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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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Is Tulum safer than Cancun? Not really. They're both generally safe. The key difference is that Cancun's mainstream holidaymakers tend to stick more to their hotels, especially the all-inclusives.

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