Top 3 Activities To Do in Tulum
Updated: Mar 30, 2024
Tulum is known for its food, drinks, beaches, and eclectic life. Figuring out what to do after booking your hotel and flight can be overwhelming. Well, there’s some good news. The Riviera Maya, with its diverse range of activities, including snorkeling in the Great Maya Reef, exploring the ancient ruins of Coba, and swimming in the cenotes, offers a wealth of experiences, all filled with incredible history and adventurous excitement.
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Tulum Ruins
Whether you’re staying in the heart of Tulum or enjoying the beachfront of Tulum Beach, the Tulum Ruins are just a stone's throw away. This historical gem, with its ancient Mayan structures and stunning coastal views, is within easy reach even if you stay in the vibrant Playa Del Carmen.
I was staying on Tulum Beach, a 40-minute bike ride from the hotel… and rode the bike in the rain. Despite the weather, the Tulum Ruins were not as crowded as expected. The park area fee was a budget-friendly $10 (MXN 168). It was a walkable and overall incredible experience, enhanced by the unique atmosphere created by the rain. And there were so many iguanas.
Zip-Lining & ATVs
I had an absolute blast doing this. I cannot recommend this excursion enough.
The first part of the adrenaline-pumping adventure begins by strapping in and soaring over a virgin jungle canopy in the Riviera Mayan outback. This unique experience will leave you breathless. Then, imagine feeling the rush of driving on the wild, rugged roads, a thrilling activity that will test your driving skills. Then, end it with a refreshing rinse-off in one of Mexico's many cenotes. Explore the watery cave with a cool dip and feel like Lara Croft as you marvel at the stalactites hanging low on the rocky ceiling. It was truly the perfect day and left me feeling satisfyingly exhausted.
Chichén Itzá
This invigorated me to want to see the rest of the Seven Wonders of the World. If you are fascinated by ruins and cultures, Chichén Itzá is the place to be. Our tour guide joked that if you accidentally call it “chicken pizza,” the Mayan warriors will descend and sacrifice you.
Pro Tip: Clap in front of the stairs with the two snake heads, and you’ll hear the quetzal—or the Messenger of the Mayan Gods—calling back.
Then, we ended the day with a drive-through tour of the colonial town of Valladolid and yet another dip in a cenote. Listen, the Riviera Maya is chock full of these beautiful sinkholes, which are highly refreshing. I recommend bringing sunscreen, as the sun is especially strong in Chichén Itzá, a bathing suit, and walkable shoes on all these excursions.
Tulum is a truly magical place to visit. There are many activities to be done in Tulum, but these are the top ones I can highly recommend, as I did them on my latest trip.
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