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- Tulum is one of the best-preserved Mayan coastal sites and has become a major tourist attraction.
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Tulum, located on the Yucatán Pennisula south of Cancún and west of the Riviera Maya, is believed to have been a center of commerce for the Mayans and a resort destination for Mayan royalty. The site has 60 structures, many of them in remarkably good shape considering they have been standing for 900 years. The entire city is built on a cliff above the water and is protected by large stone walls on three sides—in Mayan, Tulum means “walled city.”
Destination Facts
- Population: 8,390
- Time Zone: America/Merida
Articles on Tulum
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Riviera Maya: Playtime at the Playa
by Cindy Richards May 16, 2008Pristine beaches, ancient ruins and eco theme parks—there is something for everyone at this jewel on Mexico’s Caribbean coast.
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Treasures of Tulum
by Cindy Richards May 16, 2008After visiting this Mayan site rich in history, check out the nearby theme park Xel-Há.
Editor's Take
Mayan Vacation Expedition
by Donna M. Airoldi May 16, 2008Mexico’s Riviera Maya is a great place to take the family for some fun in the sun and a cultural education.
