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Some of essentially the most stunning white sand seashores I’ve ever seen are in Tulum.
So it’s no surprise that the airport making Tulum much more accessible to international vacationers has been an enormous success.
According to new figures launched as Tulum International Airport celebrated its first birthday, the airport has already welcomed 1.1 million passengers.
That’s exceeded expectations (by greater than 30%), and Tulum International Airport has turn out to be the second busiest airport within the state.
So why is Tulum so in style?
Tulum’s Stunning Beaches
People go to Tulum not simply because its airport is convenient; additionally it is recognized for its unimaginable seashores.
When you image a typical seashore in paradise, these are the seashores that come to thoughts.
I’m an actual seashore bum, and these are a number of the greatest I’ve seen.
Although in style (code for crowded), you actually shouldn’t miss Playa Paraíso. This is a large stretch of white sand fringed with heat and shallow turquoise waters.
It was one among our favourite seashores for swimming.
The seashore golf equipment right here seemed luxurious and stylish, however as this can be a public seashore, we didn’t use these, preferring to go it alone (and save a couple of dollars within the course of).
Perhaps essentially the most well-known seashore in Tulum is Playa Ruinas, which sits beneath the well-known archeological ruins. It’s a tremendous seashore and an iconic picture spot.
We checked out this seashore from above however didn’t head all the way down to discover the shoreline.
When we visited (in May), the staircase from the ruins to the seashore was closed for security causes.
The ruins listed here are fascinating, though very completely different from Chichen Itza.
This coastal metropolis’s location means the buildings sit a lot nearer to the bottom.
If you need rest and calm with fewer guests, then attempt Playa Las Palmas.
You gained’t discover any showy services right here, however the seashore is free to entry and the right place to put a towel and skim a ebook whereas the youngsters construct sandcastles.
Worth Travelling For
Finally, though it’s barely additional away (round half-hour), we liked the seashore at Playa Akumal so it deserves a point out
A surprising seashore in its personal proper, this seashore is dwelling to a sea turtle nesting floor.
You can solely swim with the turtles right here if in case you have a information and we employed a tremendous information with the Akumal Dive Shop. Their packages start from MXN$750 ($37) per person.
We opted for the non-public tour possibility (which I might suggest as a result of then you definitely aren’t restricted by the swimming velocity of the slowest swimmer in a bigger group) and had been amazed by the quantity and number of turtles and different ocean life we noticed.
It’s value noting that there’s a price to entry Akumal Beach to cowl the price of conservation within the space. This is MXN$100 ($5) per person and consists of entry to the showers, lockers, and restrooms.
Swim In Icy Cold Cenotes
As stunning because the seashores are (and the actually are) in case you’re a water child like me and also you like to swim then it’s important to experience Tulum’s cenotes.
Their icy chilly water was refreshing break from the warmth and the ethereal, otherworldly environment solely added to the magic.
The warmth of Mexico was overwhelming for my British children (who put on raincoats greater than T-shirts), so the cenotes had been the right tonic for all of us.
Some of the very best within the space embrace the Gran Cenote, the Cenote Dos Ojos, and the Cenote Carwash.
The best-known attraction within the space is the Gran Cenote, which might get very busy. Arrive early to beat the crowds, and you may take pleasure in floating within the blue waters earlier than the vacationer coaches arrive.
But even when it’s crowded, that doesn’t detract from the enjoyable.
There are turtles dwelling on this cenote, and in case you’re fortunate you may spot one!
Less thrilling had been the bats that stay on the roof of the cave. It’s value noting that sporting lifejackets is obligatory right here, however you possibly can rent these on web site. Entry costs MXN$500 ($25) per person.
We liked the semi-open cenote carwash (named after a carwash that was as soon as situated close by). The official identify of this cenote is Aktun-Ha.
The water right here is pristine, and in the course of the summer season months, algae turns it a vivid inexperienced.
There’s a swing rope to leap into the pool, which is numerous enjoyable! This can be an important spot for snorkeling. Entry prices MXN£200 ($9.86) per particular person.
Further afield however nonetheless value mentioning was the Cenote Hikbuku, which we visited on our manner from Tulum to the archeological ruins at Coba.
Core reminiscences had been made on this underground cenote as we took turns to take the ‘leap of loss of life’ from the excessive wall into the icy chilly water beneath.
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