Things to do in Tulum

18 activities, venues and outings in Tulum, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Cacao Spa
Massages, facials, and packages, including couples massages. Comfortable facility in town.
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Coba
– 50 km. A beautiful site; it was one of the largest Maya cities in ancient times. It boasts the tallest pyramid of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Nohoch Mul. You can still climb it, and the view from the top overlooking the forest for miles around is impressive. A fun and efficient way of exploring the ruins is renting a bike (M$50); just go to the rental place inside the ruins.
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Jaguar Park
Jaguar Park is a conservation area for the protection of jaguars. The area opened in 2024. It comprises two federally protected areas, Jaguar National Park (Parque Nacional Jaguar) and the Jaguar Protected Area for Flora and Fauna (Area Protegida de Flora y Fauna). Dubious environmental value and locals complain that government is simply regulating what has always been free and open beach access.
Daily 07:00 - 17:00M$60
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Ko'ox Diving
Offers various adventures - learning to scuba dive, exploring cenotes, admiring local wildlife, kite surfing and paddle boarding lessons and day trips to Sian Ka'an and Isla Blanca for practice. Ground tours to Punta Laguna and Coba, Sian Ka'an, Muyil and Tulum Ruins are also available upon reservation. The shop has PADI certified Dive Master instructors, senior level 2 (IKO, KISS, PASA, IBO) kitesurfing instructors and local guides speaking English, Spanish and Italian. Diving tours start at 08:00 and 11:00 every day, private kite surfing and paddle boarding trips are with the following duration: 09:00-16:00. All gear, equipment, transportation is provided.
Open now · closes 9 pmUS$85-250, varies by trip
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Playa Paraiso
Maybe the most popular public beach in Tulum with many beach clubs and a relaxing atmosphere.
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Playa Pescadores
More lively beach with seafood options and options for ocean activities.
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Punta Laguna Spider Monkey and Nature Reserve
– 60 km. It's serene and authentic. Entrance fee M$200 per person, M$800 for an hour guided tour.
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Quinto Elemento Spa
Massages and holistic spa services that include aromatherapy, sound therapy, and steam vapors.
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Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
– 20 km. A wonderful nature preserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park features acres upon acres of pristine mangrove swamp and wetlands. Find a sea kayak and explore the lagoon side. There are a few fishermen that dock here and are willing to take you on a tour that is much cheaper than the organized tours offered in the area. The fishermen will take you on a one or two hour boat tour of the reserve anytime of the day. Expect to pay M$1000. Still there are also organized boat tours available.
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Tulum Jungle Gym
Very unique tropical/beach themed gym with custom equipment made out of wood and stones. Definitely has a very Instagram-focused clientele, but is a very fun place to workout. Locations both right on the beach and within the town.
US$30/day at beach, US$15/day at town
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Xcaret (ecopark)
– 55 km. An eco-archaeological park near Playa del Carmen. Here you can admire tropical flora and fauna typical of the region as well as different expressions of the Mayan culture. In its facilities you can find an archaeological site, snorkeling in underground rivers, beach, butterfly pavilion, orchid greenhouse, regional fauna breeding farm, Mayan village, jaguar island, among others. For additional cost visitors can swim with captive dolphins; enjoy the Temascal and Spa services. At night you can admire the unique night show “Xcaret México Espectacular” which features a variety of performances from ancient Mayan culture to traditional Mexican music and dances.
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Yaan Wellness Spa
Peaceful, tranquil spot for healing waters and holistic massage treatments.
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Hidden Treasures Cenotes Park
Closed as of April 2022. 16 km from Tulum. Hidden Worlds is on the most extensive system of underwater caves and caverns on Earth. The park is home to some of the most incredible cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula, as featured in the 2001 IMAX movie Journey Into Amazing Caves and the 2007 BBC Planet Earth series.
Daily 08:00-17:00Cenote only US$35; adventure packages adult US$60-80, child US$45-60. 10% tip for guide recommended
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Muyil
Chunyaxche
Archaeological site adjacent to Sian Ka'an reserve, includes a steep, walled watch tower that you can climb.
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Maya Therapy Spa
Holistic spa specializing in Mayan treatments.
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Playa Ruinas
Beach connected right to the ruins at Tulum.
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Playa Santa Fe
Less crowded beach with a smaller beach club.
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Infinity 2 diving
British-owned dive shop specializing in cenote diving.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Tulum (CC BY-SA 4.0).