My brother-in-law and his wife are planning a stay at the La Vita e Bella hotel in Tulum in March. I'm good with what to do and how to get around in Cancun but other than Xel Ha and the ruins at Tulum, I'm at a loss of what to do in the area. He'll have a car so he'll be mobile. So wondering if you all can help me out and let me know what I need to tell him about to make his anniversary trip really good. Thanks.... Jamie
I like Tulum a lot but it´s hard to give advice without knowing someone's interests. Tulum.info is a good site and should be helpful to him. Having a car makes it easy to explore the town and beach areas as well as Sian Kaan, well worth a day trip.
Thanks.... I'm not sure of his interests either except some snorkling and maybe some deep sea fishing. I'll check out the site. Thanks again... Jamie
Jamie This area is one of our favourites. With a car he can go along the beach road. About 500 m-1 km from the ruins along the beach road is the fishermans cooperative and bar. Perhaps one of the best beaches I have ever seen. Further along the beach road are all the small hotels 5-15 rooms. Stop in at Las ranitas- best guacamole around. The beach in front here has lots of waves. A little further closer to Sian Kaan are lots of small hotels with a wide, deserted (except for the topless and nude beach walkers) beach. Then go through Sian Kaan to Punta allen. Lots of great beaches to stop and have a swim. Then in Punta allen there is great fresh fish. If they are into ruins, Coba is very easy to get to from there.
If youre in Tulum you can go see the ruins, snorkel or find some nice small fishing towns and enjoy a super cheap, super delicious meal there. Tulum itself doesnt have much, so im glad you mention you have a car. Alternatively, smaller hotels often open their doors to guest from other hotels and offer activities for a low cost. (im posting this so late because sometimes people still read old thread that might answer their questions about similar subjects)
caro, Great info but unfortunately Jamie's family's trip was 3 months ago. On the chance someone will see your recent post let me also suggest that Akumall is about 15 miles north and a great place to snorkel and see some huge sea turtles. Xel Ha, which Jamie did mention, is about 8 or 9 miles north of Tulum and a great eco park. If I were staying in Tolum and had a car, I would head north on Hwy 109 to the ruins of Coba. This location has the tallest structure in all of the Yucatan Peninsula. There are also lots of cenotes for enjoyment in the Tulum area.
Too bad they don't like diving! We are headed back next week and diving the Cenotes! You can snorkel and swim in most though. Try Dos Oros I believe.
