Snow-white sand, coconut trees hanging over the sea, whose color shimmers in dozens of shades, you have seen all these hundreds of times on the Internet and in advertising brochures. The real Caribbean paradise that you wanted to see is located in the small town of Tulum, in the south of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Tulum is translated from Mayan as “wall, fence”. During the heyday of the Mayan civilization, the city was known as Sama - the City of Dawn, and was one of the main trade ports in this area. During the Mayan times, the port city was protected by fortress walls up to 7 meters thick. Tulum is home to one of the well-preserved ancient Mayan cities, which is one of the archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula.
The modern city of Tulum can be roughly divided into three parts: The Modern City, the Resort Zone, and the Archaeological Zone. The city itself is located two kilometers from the sea and today is developing very rapidly due to a large flow of tourists. The resort area is located on the coast and stretches from the ancient ruins of the Mayan port to the Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve. Tulum is a favorite spot for divers due to its proximity to the world's second-largest barrier reef.
The infrastructure of Tulum is at a high level, the city has everything you need for both recreation and life. The resort area has a large number of eco-hotels with amazing beaches, coffee shops, bars, private villas, and residences. Fans of outdoor activities can visit one of the largest biosphere reserves of Sian Kaan, dive in numerous cenotes, go diving, or sea fishing.
