Gloria & Johel
Things To Do
Cenotes
Cenotes are pits or sink holes of water. This region has some beautiful cenotes, some of which are hidden in caves and some which are in open air environments surrounded by jungles. Get there early in the morning (and preferably on a weekday, if possible) to avoid the crowds. Some popular ones include Dos Ojos Cenote, Sac Actun Cenote, and Taak Bi Ha Cenote, which are all off the same unpaved road within about 20 min of the resort. Here is some more information on Taak Bi Ha Cenote, though the other cenotes in the region are accessed in a similar way: https://www.boundlessroads.com/cenote-taak-bi-ha/
Tulum Archaeological Zone (Mayan Ruins)
Learn more about the culture and history of the Mayans by exploring the ruins in the area: https://www.islandlifemexico.com/tulum-ruins-visitors-guide/. Get there early in the morning (and preferably on a weekday, if possible) to avoid the crowds.
Reserva de la Biósfera Sian Ka'an - UNESCO World Heritage Site
This is a UNESCO World Heritage site with diverse wildlife, including jaguars, toucans, tapirs, manatees, sea turtles, and more! If you love watching nature documentaries, this is like getting front row tickets to Planet Earth!
Tulum Centro
The town of Tulum has cute restaurants and cafes with bazaars, street vendors, and boutiques if you want to go shopping and pick up some unique souvenirs: https://www.hotels.com/go/mexico/best-shopping-tulum
Playa Paraiso
People claim this is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Come and decide for yourself! Many of the beaches in Tulum have beachfront restaurants and bars that require a food/drink minimum if you want to use the beach loungers. We will also have access to a beach from our resort, further south in the Akumal area, though it is probably more like a cove
Playa Akumal
This lively beach is family-friendly and includes restaurants and bars. Sea turtles, fish, and stingrays often swim by here and you can snorkel with them (as long as you don't touch them!). This beach can feel a little touristy though (and there is an entrance fee), but there is a good reason why it's popular!