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Outdoors Hotel Zone, Tulum

Playa Paraíso

An outdoor spot in Hotel Zone, Tulum, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Playa Paraíso in Hotel Zone, Tulum
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Why go

White-sand beach just south of the ruins.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Tulum, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Tulum Archaeological Zone, 1.5 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Hotel Zone
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Tulum, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Tulum Archaeological Zone

    Maya walled city on a cliff above the Caribbean.

    Sight · 1.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Taquería Honorio

    Yucatecan breakfast tacos like cochinita pibil.

    Food · 2.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Batey Mojito & Guarapo Bar

    Town bar making mojitos with fresh-pressed sugarcane juice and live music.

    Drinks · 2.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Community Tours Sian Ka'an

    Mayan community-run tours floating through ancient canals at Muyil.

    Activity · 3.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Gran Cenote

    Clear cenote with caverns for snorkeling and turtles.

    Outdoors · 5.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Hartwood

    Wood-fired restaurant in the beach zone with a daily menu.

    Food · 6.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Playa Paraíso is a stop on our Tulum & Riviera Maya route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Tulum

Another curated outdoor spot in Tulum. See the full Tulum guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Tulum run from 27°C in January to 31°C in May; October is usually the wettest month. For Playa Paraíso itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Tulum from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Tulum weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Playa Paraíso, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Cam. a Zona Arqueologica Tulum, Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Coordinates
20.20172, -87.43346
Destination
Tulum, Quintana Roo

Playa Paraíso: quick answers

How much time do you need at Playa Paraíso?

Plan on about 3 hours at Playa Paraíso. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Playa Paraíso?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Swim after the ruins.

Is Playa Paraíso free?

Yes, we list Playa Paraíso as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Playa Paraíso?

Playa Paraíso is at Cam. a Zona Arqueologica Tulum, Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico, in Hotel Zone. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Playa Paraíso?

Playa Paraíso appears on Tulum & Riviera Maya, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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