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Sight Parque del Jaguar, Tulum

Tulum Archaeological Zone

A sight in Parque del Jaguar, Tulum, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Opening time.

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Tulum Archaeological Zone in Parque del Jaguar, Tulum
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Why go

Maya walled city on a cliff above the Caribbean.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Tulum, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Playa Paraíso, 1.5 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Parque del Jaguar
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Opening time

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Playa Paraíso

    White-sand beach just south of the ruins.

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

    Yucatecan breakfast tacos like cochinita pibil.

    Food · 3.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Batey Mojito & Guarapo Bar

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

    Drinks · 3.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Community Tours Sian Ka'an

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

    Activity · 3.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Gran Cenote

    Clear cenote with caverns for snorkeling and turtles.

    Outdoors · 5.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Hartwood

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

    Food · 7.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More sights to see in Tulum

Another curated sight 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 Tulum Archaeological Zone itself, we suggest: Opening time.

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 Tulum Archaeological Zone, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77765 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Coordinates
20.21495, -87.42942
Destination
Tulum, Quintana Roo

Tulum Archaeological Zone: quick answers

How much time do you need at Tulum Archaeological Zone?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Tulum Archaeological Zone. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Tulum Archaeological Zone?

Our pick: Opening time. Insider tip: Arrive at opening to beat heat and buses.

Where is Tulum Archaeological Zone?

Tulum Archaeological Zone is at Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77765 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, in Parque del Jaguar. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Tulum Archaeological Zone?

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

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