Tulum is one of those magical places in the East Coast of Mexico that sucks you in and makes you want to stay forever. With crystal clear blue water, sandy-clear beaches that go for miles and a climate that’s suitable year-round, you’ll question why you have to leave Tulum. With ancient Mayan ruins a backdrop to the beaches, cenotes where one can go diving, snorkelling and swimming and lagoons with tropical fish only native to the area, Tulum is a dream family vacation.
The Ruins of Tulum Are Historically Significant and Beautiful
Located in the Yucatan province of Mexico, Tulum is in the eastern part of the province, two hours south of tourist hot-spot Cancun and much more underground and reserved. Frequented by more Mexican locals than
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A reserve featuring several acres of pristine mangrove swamps and wetlands, the biosphere is a tourist attraction that you’d have to spend the entire day in to truly understand. There are numerous tours and fishermen offering you unofficial tours of the biosphere, but if you’re an experienced swimmer, it’s highly recommended to walk the kilometre long road to the biosphere from the entrance with your own equipment and take a dip right into the water. The water is calm and clear with an abundance of fish in every possible direction. It’s a gorgeous location and in the hot, humid days of Tulum, you can’t think of a better place to spend it.
Tulum Is Your Go-To Family Vacation Spot
Apart from the tourist attractions, Tulum has an abundance of restaurants that will satisfy your hunger after a day of doing nothing but lying on the beach. If you’re brave enough, venture out to the food trucks to ingest some delicious local tacos, but otherwise the main stretch of the city offers you scrumptious options with every restaurant. The crime problem in Tulum is minimal with the locality so unknown and small that most foreigners don’t even know of the place. You’re guaranteed to feel safe for your entire stay in