Tulum

Getting there

• Tulum International Airport (TQO) and a Maya Train station in the airport area.
• From Cancún: ADO (2–3 h), Maya Train (about 1.5 h), shared shuttle (2–2.5 h), driving on Highway 307 (1.5–2 h, no tolls) or colectivo (two legs, 2.5–3.5 h).
• Check train station logistics and the onward transfer before recommending it.
• A rental car or scooter helps to move between town, the hotel zone and the cenotes.

Where to eat

Well-rated places on TripAdvisor (2026-09).

• Negro Huitlacoxe

  Mexican, downtown
  5.0
• La Negra Tomasa

  Mexican and brew pub, downtown
  4.9
• Restaurante Estrada

  Fish and seafood, downtown
  4.9
• La Zebra Beach Restaurant & Bar

  Mexican, beach zone
  4.8
• Kin Toh by Azulik

  Fine dining, beach zone
  4.6

Tours & activities

• Tulum Archaeological Site
  Walled Maya city by the sea
• Gran Cenote
  One of the most popular cenotes
• Dos Ojos Cenotes
  Connected caves, snorkel and diving
• Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
  Mangroves, dolphins and birds; day tour
• Akumal (sea turtles)
  Snorkeling with turtles

Where to rent

Most popular areas to rent a property.

• La Veleta
  Favorite of remote workers; rising rents and some construction nearby.
• Centro
  Most practical without a car; mid-range rents, with noise and tourist activity.
• Aldea Zamá
  Planned community, secure and polished; notably more expensive.
• Región 15 y colonias locales
  The most affordable options, with local character and fewer amenities.
• Zona Hotelera (playa)
  Built for tourists: expensive and impractical for residents.

Commonly used rental sites: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Inmuebles24.

Where to stay

Well-rated options on TripAdvisor (2026-09).

• Kanan Tulum Hotel & Spa

  Luxury jungle and sea retreat
  4.9
• Akumal Bay Beach & Spa Resort

  All-inclusive beachfront (Akumal)
  4.8
• Azulik Tulum

  Romantic eco-resort
  4.3
• Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya

  All-inclusive, family
  4.3
• Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club

  All-inclusive, boutique style
  4.0