How much is a taxi from Tulum to the ruins?

How much is a taxi from Tulum to the ruins? Estimated Tulum taxi costs you can expect to pay as of 2021: Downtown Tulum to or from Ruins: $100-150 Pesos. Downtown Tulum to or from Coba Ruins: $500-$600 Pesos. Downtown Tulum to or from Playa del Carmen: $800-$1000 Pesos. Tulum to or from Cancun Airport $1800-$2200 Pesos.

Can you go to Tulum ruins without a tour?

If you wish, you can hire a guide to take you around the ruins for around 600 pesos (~ 30 USD). I think visiting Tulum ruins without a tour guide is also possible since each site has an English and Spanish sign to help you understand what you are seeing.

Does it cost money to visit Tulum ruins?

Depending on where your hotel is located, you can either hire a taxi or rent a bike to reach the ruins (they're located between 1 and 3 miles from the hotel zone). The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there is a small entrance fee of about 80 pesos (or about $4) per person.

How long do you need at Tulum ruins?

Set aside at least one hour to visit the ruins, maybe 2-hours if you want to go swimming at the beach below. It's not that big compared to other Maya archaeological sites in Mexico.

Can you swim at Tulum ruins?

Yes, that's right, Tulum ruins beach, there is a beach just down the cliff from the ruins and it's the perfect place to cool off and take a swim in the Caribbean sea halfway round.

Is Tulum more expensive than Bali?

If you're on a tighter budget, Bali is always going to be the better option for you. You can live like the insta-queen or king you've always dreamt of in Bali at just a fraction of the cost of living in Tulum. But if costs aren't an important factor, you'll find that there's no exact way to distinguish between the two.

Is it better to pay in pesos or dollars in Tulum?

When traveling in Tulum, it's best to pay with Mexican pesos instead of US dollars. Many places, especially smaller establishments, may not accept USD, and even if they do, they may offer a poor exchange rate.

How many days is good in Tulum?

Whether you're there for a single night or an entire month, any trip to Tulum is memorable. As a baseline, we think that 5-7 days is a perfect amount of time to enjoy everything the city offers. You'll have time for the beach, to visit Mayan ruins, and even have enough extra days for a trip to a nearby destination.

Is Tulum a luxury destination?

While Tulum is trendy, note that most of the best hotels offer eco-chic luxury (if you're looking for a large resort experience, look elsewhere) and are located along the 6-mile-long stretch of beachfront from the Tulum Ruins to the soft sand beach in the south end.

Is it safe to walk on Tulum Beach at night?

Be cautious at night if you're traveling alone – Tulum isn't the most dangerous place at night, but in some places, it's not as well lit as it should be. Don't walk around alone late at night if you can avoid it — especially between the center of town and the beachfront hotel zone.

Is it better to go to Tulum ruins in the morning or afternoon?

The Tulum ruins open at 8:00 and it's worth being here then. You'll avoid the crowds, get better views, and the temperature will be more pleasant. Alternatively, come later in the afternoon when the tour groups have all left and it's starting to cool down after the heat of the middle of the day.