Tulum

  • The ancient “city of Zama” (“Sunrise,” in Maya) was what is now known as Tulum (which means “wall” in Mayan), referring to the wall that surrounds it.
  • Like Chichen Itza, was a city dedicated to the planet Venus, considered a dual deity named Kukulcan, god of trade and cocoa.
  • After the Conquest, the Spanish imposed forced labor on the indigenous population, so they gradually left Tulum. The city, once abandoned, was covered by the vegetation

Tulum ruins. The most important structure of the site, El Castillo, is built on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean.

Ahau Hotel Boutique. Ahau offers its luxurious cabanas right in the heart of Tulum beach.

Aktun Há.is a site that boasts a series of caves and caverns that have been explored up to 2.5 km.

El Tábano. Immersed in an exotic garden, it is the place to visit if you want to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine.

Cobá. Stands out due to its numerous steels and its white paths or sacbés. It is one of the highest pyramids of the Mayan World, Nohoch Mul, meaning “great knoll”, off ers an extraordinary view of the mayan jungle.

Muyil. One of the best kept secrets in the area. Ideal for excursions inside the forest, where you will find El Castillo, measuring 17 m. in height, with a magnificent view.

Papaya Playa.Hotel, restaurant and nightclub noted for its sleek design. Is aimed at everyone from backpackers to free spirits with serious disposable incomes.

Sian Ka’an.An ecotourism and education center, it serves as a model for sustainable development in sensitive tropical ecosystems.