Tulum Snorkeling Travel Guide

Tulum Snorkeling Travel Guide

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Secluded beach in Tulum, Mexico
One of Tulum's secluded beaches (Guillermo Aldana/courtesy, Mexico Tourism)

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Tulum Snorkeling Travel Tips

By Linda Samuel

  • Explore Riviera Maya's many cenotes, freshwater sink holes that lead to underwater caves.
  • Rent gear at most cenote entrances for US$5 to US$10; dive shops in Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Puerto Morelos offer tours.
  • Stare at the ceiling in Grand Cenote, where stalagtites decorate the cavern like chandeliers.
  • Take a snorkel trip at club El Paraíso, open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.


Tulum Travel Guide

The ruins at Tulum are the most visited of all original Mayan sites, in part because they are so accessible. No long trek through the jungle is required, just a short drive down a paved road from two of Mexico's most popular destinations, Cancun and Playa del Carmen. However, Tulum is far more than its ruins. There are many major attractions in the area. More Mayan sites are within a short drive, including those at Coba, Muyil, and Xel-ha. Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, nine miles south, offers ruins and well-run eco-tours—especially great for birders—while Maya Riviera's popular parks Xel-ha (8 miles north of Tulum) and Xcaret (34 miles north) are great for anyone who wants to snorkel, see dolphins, or lie around on to-die-for beaches. Just 15 minutes away is Hidden Worlds Cenotes Park, where you can snorkel, dive, and swim in the Yucatan's famous cenotes, serene and surreal underwater caves and caverns found across the region. Read More

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Ana y José

Tulum Hotel Zone Kilometer 7
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Posada Lamar

Tulum Hotel Zone Kilometer 4.5
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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5.0

Piedra Escondida

Tulum Hotel Zone Kilometer 3.5
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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4.0
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Attractions

Xel-Ha

expert favorite attraction
Good For Snorkeling
Highway 307, Km. 122
77500

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Good For Snorkeling
South of Tulum Village
Hwy. 307, Riviera Maya mainland
77781

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: About 80 miles south of Cancun, this 1.3-million-acre area preserves tropical forests, savannas,... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Hidden Worlds Cenote Park

Good For Snorkeling
Hwy. 307 between Tulum and Akumal
Tulum, Mexico

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Hidden Worlds Cenote Park is a popular one-stop shop for cenote snorkeling and diving. The shops offer fascinating guided tours several times per day.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Tulum

Distance (mi.)
Cancun Airport 78.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Tulum

Distance (mi.)
Cozumel Airport 69.6 map
Merida Rejon Airport 150.9 map
Belize Philip S. Goldson International Airport 193.5 map



Tulum Vacation Rentals

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Stone Tree Little Ceynot

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 13
Amenities: Pets OK, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Towels
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from: $142

BEACH FRONT VILLA TULUM

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 14
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Internet Access, Oceanfront, Patio, Pets OK, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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Casa Portuguesa 1 acre on the Carribean Sea

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Patio, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR, Wireless Internet Access

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