Visit The Oceanfront Mayan Ruins In Tulum - Review 2025

By: Tom Gaffey & Annie Gunton - Updated: June 2025

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Tom Gaffey

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Tom Gaffey is a journalist, and sailor from the University of Connecticut.

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Where to Book Visit The Oceanfront Mayan Ruins In Tulum:

Tulum Ruins

While Chichen Itza is certainly the ultimate Mayan ruins experience, you don’t have to drive two hours to enjoy some incredible and marvelously-photogenic Mayan ruins.

What makes Tulum’s ruins incredible is their location. They are perched just along the coast, which offers visitors stunning views of ancient ruins with crystal blue water in the background.

These stunning coastal ruins are what’s left of the ancient Mayan city of Tulum. These structures date back to the thirteenth century and are well-preserved. You can visit these ruins as part of a tour or on your own. The ruins are enclosed by a well-preserved 784-meter limestone wall that helped keep invaders out during the time of the Mayan Empire.

Even if you visit without a tour, there are always tour guides available at the ticket entrance if you want a detailed guided tour of this expansive archeological site. The access to these ruins is very affordable – approximately $5, so splurging on a guide, especially if you are a group of two or more, might be worth it.

These ruins are located on the coast, and a quick trip to the beach is recommended after walking through these ruins. This makes for a great morning activity before heading to Tulum town for some wellness, or even a dip in a cenote.