Map of Tulum Mexico

Written by Cesar Martinez

August 15, 2022

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Map of Tulum Mexico

You can click on extend screen on the map of Tulum Mexico to use the map in fullscreen and be able to filter the sites by map categories such as ATMs, gas stations, energy stations for electric vehicles, archaeological sites, Hospitals, Mayan train route in construction, Tulum cenotes, services and “Tulum things to do” and things to do throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, Tulum Restaurants, Tulum mexican grill, Tulum Beaches and Ruins Tulum & Coba.

Tulum

The city of Tulum is a city in Mexico in the state of Quintana Roo and is located at the southern end of the Riviera Maya, Tulum is one of the main international tourist destinations, it was founded approximately in 1860 by María Uicab with the name of Tulum Because this city is next to the archaeological ruins of Tulum built by the Mayan civilization.

The distance of cancun to tulum is 130.7 km.

María Uicab who founded Tulum’s contemporary city was a priestess of the “Parlante Cruz” to which the inhabitants of the area called the “Patroness Holy” during the caste war fought in the Yucatan Peninsula between the Yucatecan government and the peoples Maya, the Yucatan Republic Army chased María Uicab and her destiny is unknown.

The small town of Tulum remained a long time as a place of passage between the south of the state of Quintana Roo and the north of the state of Quintana Roo and as tourism in the state of Quintana Roo increased considerably, Tulum developed as a tourist destination, in 2015 Tulum was appointed in Mexico “Pueblo Mágico(Magic Town)” and has had considerable population growth since it has natural attractions and Mayan vestiges, the Tulum Airport & Mayan train are under construction. You can see the “Tulum Airport” in the “Map of Tulum Mexico”

In Tulum they live approximately 304,942 inhabitants according to the last 2020 census.

Tulum can currently be considered a multicultural city due to the large number of foreigners who have decided to live in Tulum, it is a very quiet city and with many attractions nearby, it is very common to observe the inhabitants of Tulum to use bicycles in addition to finding many hotels Ecological since the Eco Friendly culture in Tulum is widespread.

Tulum’s climate is warm subhumid with rains in summer and the average annual temperature is 25 ° C.

Tulum Meaning:

Tulum means wall in Maya and its name is due to the wall that protects the archaeological site of Tulum, but in ancient times during the Mayan Apogee the archaeological site of Tulum was called “Zamá”, what means dawn in Mayan.

In Tulum and near Tulum there are several Interesting Sites:

 

Ruins Tulum

The Ruins Tulum were built by the Mayan Civilization and are the main attraction which receives many tourists from Cancun and Playa del Carmen; You can see the Ruins Tulum in the Map of Tulum Mexico.

Ruins Coba

Another site of interest near Tulum is the archaeological ruins of Coba that are about 40 km northwest of the city, these archaeological ruins are considered of the classic period of the Mayan culture; You can see the Ruins Coba in the Map of Tulum Mexico.

Tulum Beaches

Tulum Beaches that until the mid -80s were very rare, but following the hotel boom in Tulum, the visit to its beaches was considerably increased, you can observe the Tulum Beaches in the Map of Tulum Mexico

Beach Club Tulum

The Beach Club Tulum are popular since they offer dishes and drinks in the beautiful Tulum Beaches, which generates another way to enjoy being on the beach. You can see the Tulum Beach Clubs in the Map of Tulum Mexico

Tulum Cenotes

Tulum Cenotes are also a very frequented attraction since there are many underground rivers complex like Gran Cenote (Great Cenote), Cenote Calavera, Cenote Zazil-Ha and Cenote Cristal; Near Tulum you can also visit “SAC Actun”, which is considered the largest underwater caves system in the world and the second longest underground river in the world with 368 km, you can see it the Tulum Cenotes & Sac Actun in the Map of Tulum Mexico

Park Xel Ha

Another attraction near Tulum is Park Xel Ha; Xel Ha is a natural park where you can relax contemplating the impressive creation of nature such as the lagoon, rivers, underground rivers, flora and fauna of the area, you can learn more information about this water park by clicking here. You can see it in the Map of Tulum Mexico.

Tulum Restaurants

The Tulum Restaurants are characterized by being restaurants with Mexican and varied international dishes in addition to finding themselves at a short distance, which facilitates decision-making when choosing a restaurant tulum and focusing our cravings towards different types of menu, In Tulum we can find abundant Mexican dishes, Japanese, Italian, French, Kosher and many seafood restaurants such as El Camello Jr  Restaurant Tulum, you can click on any restaurant icon in the Map of Tulum Mexico to see the score given to restaurants in Tulum by users.

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“SAC Actun”, is considered the largest underwater caves system in the world

Near Tulum you can also visit “SAC Actun”, which is considered the largest underwater caves system in the world and the second longest underground river in the world with 368 km, you can see it the Tulum Cenotes & Sac Actun in the Map of Tulum Mexico

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