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Beach Zone (Zona Hotelera)
beachCaribbean beach strip with eco-hotels and beach clubs.
Tulum Pueblo (Centro)
localTown center with local restaurants and shops.
Aldea Zama
localNew development between town and beach with restaurants.
La Veleta
natureEmerging neighborhood with cenotes and local vibe.
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faq.subtitle Tulum
Gran Cenote: $30 USD (increased in 2025). Most popular cenotes: $20-25 USD. Budget cenotes like Cenote Cristal: 150 pesos (~$8). Only free cenote is tiny Cenote Aldea Zama.
Beach Zone: luxury eco-hotels $500-2000+/night, limited AC, Instagram-worthy. Pueblo: budget-friendly $30-100/night, authentic food, nightlife, 24h electricity. Split your stay for best of both.
ADO bus from Cancún Airport: ~$15 USD one-way, 2h ride directly to Tulum bus station. Private transfer: $100-150. Colectivos from Playa del Carmen are cheaper but slower.
Combined entry fee is now ~515 MXN (~$25 USD) including the new Jaguar Park fee. Go early morning (8am) to avoid crowds and heat.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Tulum
Rent a bicycle ($10/day) or scooter to get around. Taxis from Pueblo to Beach Zone cost 300-500 pesos ($15-25) each way.
Book beachfront hotels months in advance for Dec-Mar peak season. Prices triple during major festivals and holidays.
Beach Zone hotels often have unreliable electricity. Many use solar and generators. AC may work only at night or not at all.
Visit cenotes early morning (before 10am) or late afternoon to avoid crowds and tour groups from Cancún.
Sargassum seaweed can cover beaches March-August. Check recent photos before booking. South beaches usually cleaner.
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
23°
23°86%5 м/с
Today
27°20°
27°20°Tomorrow26°20°
26°20°Wed28°17°
28°17°Thu27°17°
27°17°Fri
27°14°
27°14°Sat27°17°
27°17°Sun27°18°
27°18°28°
20°Jan
29°
20°Feb
30°
21°Mar
32°
23°Apr
33°
24°May
33°
25°Jun
33°
25°Jul
33°
25°Aug
32°
24°Sep
31°
23°Oct
29°
22°Nov
28°
20°Dec
Water temperature
26°
26°
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28°
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27°
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
3 - 8 $
Mid-range
15 - 30 $
Fine dining
50 - 100 $
Drinks
Coffee
4 - 7 $
Local beer
3 - 7 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
30 - 50 $ / night
Hotel 3★
150 - 300 $ / night
Hotel 5★
500 - 2,000 $ / night
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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common
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Cash preferred! Beach clubs often 5% surcharge for cards. Cenotes, collectivos, street tacos cash-only. USD and MXN both accepted. Tourist tax 283 MXN. Bring small bills - change scarce. Very cash-oriented beach town.
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Limited ATMs on main Tulum avenue. Many charge high fees and show exchange rate before withdrawal - AVOID these. Decline Dynamic Currency Conversion - always pay in pesos! Beach clubs often add 5% card surcharge. More cash-dependent than Playa del Carmen. Bring cash from Playa or Cancun.
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18%
15-20% expected in restaurants. Beach clubs $2-5 per service. Dive guides $10-15 per dive. Tipping culture strong.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
US State Department Level 2 advisory. Violent crime has increased in Tulum. Avoid walking alone after dark. Use official taxis from stands. Tourist areas generally safe during day.
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$1500-3000
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