Located on a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea is one of the most interesting tourist sites in the Riviera Maya, the archaeological zone of Tulum. With the name of Zamá in ancient times, which means sunrise, the city was one of the main cities for both land and sea trade.

The archaeological ruins of the walled city are very well preserved, as well as its wall paintings. The Castle is its main building so it is the most photographed site due to its peculiar location on the cliff, but it will also be of interest to visit the Temple of the Descending God, the Temple of Paintings, Temple of the God of the Wind, the House of Columns, Casa del Cenote, Gran Palacio or Casa del Halach Uinik, among others, as there are more temples, which will connect you with the culture and history of the Mayan civilization.

The wall that surrounds the area of ​​about 4 meters high and 8 meters wide, is one of the distinctions of the place, with its watchtowers and strategic location, according to investigations it is thought that the objective was to protect and control access to holy places. Its magnificent conservation is striking.

Your visit may include the enjoyment of Tulum beach, one of the most beautiful on the Riviera, at the foot of the ruins and with the beautiful view of the ancestral city.

The cost of entry is 80 Mexican pesos per person and the tour of the area takes an hour and a half, you can request a tour guide for an additional cost.

Each building has information panels in Spanish and English.

Address: Carretera Federal, Cancun - Chetumal Km 230, 307, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, the last access will be at 3:30 pm.

Telephone: +52 984 802 5405