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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.
Tulum is famous for its beaches, which are included in the Top 5 most beautiful beaches according to the ratings of many travel publications. There are hotels, private villas, small hotels and clubs on the beaches of Tulum. Here you can find a place to relax for every taste and budget. There are well-known hangout places with night discos on the Caribbean coast. There are quiet and secluded places, with small bungalows, where you can take a break from civilization.
Tulum real estate has become very popular in recent years due to the rapid development of the city and the plans of the Mexican government to build a new international airport. In the central part of the city, you can rent or buy a condo in closed residences, and on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, there is a large offer for sale - renting villas or small bungalows. Also, those wishing to build their dream home can buy a land plot in Tulum.
In Tulum, you can buy a plot of land to build your own house. Considering that the city has just begun to develop, prices for land in Tulum are significantly lower than in cities such as Cancun, Playa del Carmen.
Low prices and beautiful nature attract investors from all over the world to Tulum. Today, one of the most popular types of construction in Tulum is small gated residential complexes, with condos from 1 to 3 bedrooms, with their infrastructure, located 5-10 minutes from the sea. This type of real estate is in great demand and many developers are selling condos before the end of construction. The cost of renting a modest condo in Tulum is $ 50. per day for a one-bedroom condo. Renting a condo by the sea will cost significantly more. In Tulum and its surroundings, you can also rent a house with three or more bedrooms and live in it with a large group of people.
Public transport in Tulum, like in other resort cities in Mexico, includes a route for new, high quality taxis and minibuses. There are also minibuses from nearby cities to Tulum. Taxis are very popular, but in order not to be fooled by "Tourist prices", it is better to know the main routes and prices in advance.
The climate in Tulum is tropical and humid. It affects the sea and the immediate proximity of the jungle. The weather is warm and sunny all year round, and even on the hottest days, the constant sea breeze will not spoil your holiday. The average air temperature is +30, and the sea temperature is almost always +25 degrees.
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