Tulum Travel Guide
Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and seeTulum was an important port and trading center for the Yucatan's east coast Maya. Within the walls of the city lies a series of platforms and buildings, including ruined palaces and elevated temples. The most impressive structure is "El Castillo". The temple of the Frescos is also interesting. It has murals that are similar to the designs of the Paris Codex, one of the few surviving Mayan books.
Go early to Tulum, no later than 9:00 a.m. to avoid the bus loads from Cancun. This area has heavy tourist traffic. Large market, bargaining is expected. The pueblo has Money exchanges at good rates.
GAS STATION HERE! FILL UP YOUR TANK BEFORE YOU HEAD NORTH!
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March 11, 2006 change by modir