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Mayan ruins at Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

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Tulum Travel Guide

By Christine Loomis

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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Major Airports near Tulum

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Cancun Airport	78.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Tulum

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Cozumel Airport	69.6 map
Merida Rejon Airport	150.9 map
Belize Philip S. Goldson International Airport	193.5 map

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