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10 best Mayan Ruins Near Tulum, Mexico

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Want to visit the best Mayan Ruins near Tulum? You’ve come to the right place because this article will highlight them all for you, including the Tulum Ruins, which are located right in the city itself.

For visitors who want to see the rest of the ancient ruins, you’ll want to consider renting a car in Tulum and driving, as some are quite remote. The best part of visiting these off the beaten path sites is that you might have them all to yourself — which makes for an unforgettable experience.

Mayan Ruins Near Tulum

No matter how you go, with a group tour or on your own, no visit to Tulum is complete without seeing some of the Mayan Ruins. Ready to discover the Top 10 best Mayan Ruins near Tulum you’ll want to add to your itinerary? Let’s get to it.

To get to Tulum you will fly into Cancun International Airport. You can rent a car and pick it up at the airport, or wait until your reach Tulum. Compare prices here. If you want to book transport from the airport to Tulum, this private transfer will meet you upon arrival and take you in comfort to your hotel in Tulum.

1. Tulum Mayan Ruins

The Tulum Ruins are actually located in Tulum, so you’ll absolutely want to check them out while vacationing in Tulum. They are located right on the beach, overlooking the gorgeous Caribbean Sea and the white sand beach below.

Compared to other ruins sites in the Yucatan, the Tulum Mayan Ruins are small. However, it’s one of the most beautiful ruins in Mexico thanks to its privileged location on the cliffside.

Inside, you’ll see the Templo del Viento (Wind Temple), Templo del Dios Descendente (Temple of the Descending God), El Castillo (The Castle), and Templo de Los Frescos (Temple of the Frescoes). There is a designated pathway to walk along, so if you follow the path, you won’t miss a thing. This guided tour takes you through the archeological site followed by a visit to Cenote Chen Há and Mariposa cenotes.

You can tour the entire site in about one hour, but try to visit early in the day because there’s no shade and it gets very, very hot. One of the best things about the Tulum Ruins is that you can head right down to the beach after visiting and jump in the sea.

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beautiful white sand beach near Tulum

There is a staircase leading from the ruins to the beach below. (Note: Depending on the tide, the staircase is sometimes closed.) This beach cove, known as Tulum Ruins Beach, is one of the nicest beaches in town — so don’t forget your…

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