Timeline
17:45
Grab a fresh juice and a bite of beach food at Lymbo. This simple beach club opens at 10:00 and closes at 18:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the evening rush.
18:05
Walk to the Tulum Archaeological Site. You need both the M$100 entrance ticket and the M$415 national park fee to enter. Find a spot on the grounds that faces west to catch the final moments of daylight.
18:30
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light fades quickly after 18:30, so this is the moment to appreciate the silhouette of the ruins against the sky.
19:00
Head down to Playa Santa Fe. It is a less crowded beach with a smaller beach club, offering a quiet place to unwind after the main attraction closes.
Local tip
The entrance to the ruins requires cash for the site ticket. Carry M$100 in cash and a card for the park fee.
Check before you go
- Lymbo closes at 18:00, so arrive before then.
- Bring M$100 in cash for the archaeological site entrance.
- Beach access below the main temple is restricted, so enjoy the view from the ruins level.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tulum (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).