Best (and economical) way to see Tulum?
Jan 26th, 2007, 11:21 AM
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Best (and economical) way to see Tulum?
We want to see Tulum for 1/2 day or a whole day if we can snorkel and stuff there. What is the best way to accomplish this??? I see tours that are around $70/person. I haven't been to Cancun for 10 years but I think the prices have gotten pretty darn high!
Jan 26th, 2007, 09:28 PM
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If you just want to see the ruins - it will take you about 3 hours to tour. No snorkling in the immediate area - Tulum is known for it's sandy beaches. You need to look for rocky, coral, seagrassy beaches for snorkling.
You should get some maps from cancmap.com - they will tell you the best way to get to Tulum from Cancun.
We have only ever rented a car from the airport and driven to Tulum - where we stay.
You should get some maps from cancmap.com - they will tell you the best way to get to Tulum from Cancun.
We have only ever rented a car from the airport and driven to Tulum - where we stay.
Jan 27th, 2007, 08:27 AM
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If the reef out from the beach near Tulum survived the hurricanes there should be some good snorkling 1/4 mile out. I've swam it years ago but it would be better to hire a boat. At the time I was there there was wonderful large deer, elkhorn, brain corals as well as many fish, lobster, crabs, eel, etc. The bus is very economical.
Jan 28th, 2007, 11:07 AM
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Collectivo (40 pesos each) or bus to ruins. Ruins admission is about 35 pesos each. You can hire a private guide at the ruins for about 200 pesos. Go early and stop at Casa Cenote - www.casacenote.com for lunch on the way back. Do some snorkelling there. An alternative would be La Buena Vida in Akumal for lunch and snorkeling.
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