Tulum Travel Forum

Hi,

I am planning a group trip to Tulum Mexico. I remember a place call Tribal Village, but don't number or website name...can anyone help? Also, any cool places to visit in the area that might not be as available in a regular tour? We are planning to rent a car. Any information is welcome.

Thanks

Just wanted to hear any info anyone has to offer!
I'm going alone for a few days and then my husband will join me. We thought Zazil Kin looked great...any other advice? We just want to snore on a hammock, meet cool people, see pretty fish, eat and drink well...

Does anyone know if this hip bar has a web page? or an address? thanks!!

Hello everybody! My girlfriend and I are in Mexico already and plan to go to Tulum next. We have trouble making reservations for a cabana. Does anybody know if you can really go there and find one without reservation? And would this be a safe place? Thank you!!

Hi,
Does anyone know what Zahra cabanas are like? There seem to be some good reviews, and some bad reviews - does anyone have any other suggestions on where to stay? Preferably on the beach, but not too basic or cheap.
Thanks,
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My girlfriend and I are going to Tulum. We're a little afraid of spring break though, is it swamped with drunk American college kids?

i'm going to Tulum with a teacher friend and the only time he has (sigh*) is spring break. We want to stay in a beach cabana (ie: cheaply). None of these types of places offers advance reservations. Will it be near impossible to show up the monday before easter and find a place? This is also our very first time in Tulum so if you can offer any bus from cancun or best places to eat (vegetarian/cheap) that would be awesome. I know I keep harping on the budget constraints but it is a major consideration.
thanks! thanks! thanks!

Hello - I am travelling to Mexico on January 2nd and plan on visiting Tulum. I am travelling on my own, but I would like to meet other people and not end up with lots of couples! Can anyone suggest anywhere to stay that isnt too expensive but is a bit nicer than basic? Security is a must as I am on my own. Any ideas?

what is the damage after octobers hurricane? is there still plenty of cheap beach accomodation? we are hoping to visit in february.

Has anyone ever taken a "real" mexican taxi from Cancun to the Tulum area and what can one expect for cost. Arriving late afternoon at airport and want to get to villa just north of Tulum before it gets too late - don't want to rent a car - would prefer to rent one in Tulum next day for any local travel.

Hi. I'm planning my first trip to Tulum, probably in February. Anyone else going to be there then? Anyone care to correspond regarding resorts, food, sights, etc.? E-mail me direct (if you'd like) at jridetroit@aol.com

Should I reserve accomodations for Christmas or are there plenty of budget places to stay? I know it's a busy time of the year, but maybe less people are going to Cancun and thus less people at Tulum (because of Hurricane Wilma)?! Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone,

I have a question: when I take the bus on the Highway 307 is it possible just to get of in Xel Ha? is that just the Cenote, or a place with people living (sorry I have no idea and didnīt find anything in the net)
It said that it takes about an hour to look at the cenote and that I shouldnīt swim because of crocodiles????
and then the next bus would stop and take me to Tulum? how often do they drive again between PDC and Tulum?

Thanks in advance for your help

bye
verena

I'm planning on going to Tulum late September/early October. Any tips on what the weather will be like? only going to be there for 10 days and looking for sunshine! understand there'll probably be rain, but only for an hour or so a day??

Any advice gratefully received.

Also any tips on travelling from Cancun to Tulum would be welcome.

Thanks!

Hello

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to leave my backpack at the Tulum ruins? Will be arriving in the morning from Palenque and going straight to Playa del Carmen..

I know that in Chichen Itza and Uxmal this is not a problem as storage for the backpack is included in entry ticket. is this the case for Tulum too? Thank you for your help

E-kat

Anybody have any specific news about Tulum since Emily hit? What places got wrecked, did the beach shrink back? All I've heard is that damage to the ruins was minimal and a team of Mexican archaeologists will be sent to further assess the damage. I've also heard that many of the cabanas were completely destroyed, that the water came all the way up to the coastal road, and that the area has been temporarily designated a "disaster zone." The army was blocking any traffic from attempting to access the beachfront.

It's horrible, my favourite place in the world all beaten up!!

i m going to tulum with six of my friends, and i want to know if we can find clubs and bar opened after 2 am?
what is cool to do for girls between 21 and 26 years old?

Heading to Mexico this autumn and planning on doing the Yucatan and Chiapas.. Have lloked at buses going from Palenque to Tulum and the one that would be the easiest for us to take is the one that leaves Palenque at 17.30. Which means we arrive in Tulum at 3.30 am.. Anyone done this? Is it dangerous arriving in the middle of the night? Can one find a place to sleep at that time? Any suggestions? Is it better to reserve? Is there a better way to get to Tulum from Chiapas? All help would be greatly appreciated.. thank you so much...

This place opened in Dec/04 and I cannot find any info about it. If you have been there, please let me know what you think of it. Thanks.

OK I've pretty much figured out that we need to take the collectivo bus. I'd like to go to Playa one day too. Can you take the collectivo to Playa? When does the first bus run, what about the last? Is the ferry ride to Cozumel worth it? Is there better shopping there? Where is the BEST shopping possible? What's the money situation? Should I bring it all in cash? USD or pesos? Thanks SOOOO much for your help.

Hi!

From what I've read here and other places, our resort isn't the way to go for touring the ruins and such in and out of Tulum. So, I figure it may be benificial to hire a driver/tour guide. Has anyone done this? Do you know how much it will cost? I'd really appreciate it. We're leaving the 11th.


Thanks!

D

Hi All --

From doing a bit of research, I *think* there is at least one working ATM in Tulum (at the Ruins site). Can anyone confirm whether this sucker is still there and if there are any others? Trying to figure out how much cash to bring.

Thanks!

We are going to be going to Tulum May 1 for a week. I want good snorkeling right from the "doorstep", beach front cabana, tent site, or palapa, a long beach to walk on, with out lots of screaming kids.

Tribal Village and Playa Papaya sound like our kinda place!!! Do they have good snorkeling? Which one is best? Also, since it looks like we will spend less on accomdations than planned, should we rent a car instead to take us to the cool spots around Tulum or can we just save the money, eat better instead and get around via bus etc?

Anyone know of a good place to get good airfare?

Thanks!

We are 1st time visitors to the Yucatan, going to stay at Bahia Principia 2/27/05. Any suggestions on things to do or avoid?

I'm going to Tulum with my girlfriend Dec 14-22, and looking for a cheap place to stay (under $60 a night), that is also romantic, clean and friendly. Do you guys have any suggestions?

Thanks!
dave

I am trying to plan a vacation for our family. We are in our early 40's. Our children are 14, 17, 22 and 25. I was in Playa 2 yrs ago. To tell you the truth my friends and I only had 5 days. We were so busy we never got to stop and smell the roses! My brother might let me use his vacation club which I have to find out if they have any in this area. Plus I am trying to wiegh the costs or this, AI, or EP. And weather we should stay in like Playa or Tulum. Considering transportation ect...

Any advice?
Thanks Sherri

Hello,

My husband and I will be staying at the Sunscape Tulum in October. I've heard that you can actually walk along the beach to get to the ruins. Is this true and is it still possible to get a tour of the place once you get there? Also, if anyone has any experiences or advice they would like to share about staying at Sunscape during the month of October, that would be so much appreciated. Thanks so much!!

My boyfriend and I are traveling for 3 weeks to the Yucatan, Guatemala and Belize. I am so excited about Tulum, and am wondering how much time we should plan on spending in Tulum. Any tips on what to see or do in the area? I have seen other posts mentioning Xel-ha and Xcaret. Anyone been to these places. Are they close to Tulum?

Thanks for any advice!!!
Suzanne

My boyfriend and I are planning on heading down to Mexico in mid April for about 10 days. We do not like touristy (nothing like Cabo or Cancun). We want a cabana style place to stay with a bathroom and hopefully hot water. We stayed in Belize in Placencia and also Caye Caulker off the beaten path.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Peace

Hi,

I'll be traveling to the Quintana Roo region in March and want to get recommendations for places (posadas/cabanas) to stay that are on the beach south of Tulum. I'm not looking for luxury resorts but ones that have at least hot running water, private bath, possibly a ceiling fan, and is clean. Also, what is the weather like in that area during March.

Thanks,
Dan