Think of a tropical beach… swaying palm trees; the clear ,blue-turquooise water of the Caribbean sea; the pearl-white soft sand of pristine beaches... and a hammock..... This is Tulum. A world-famous destination known for relaxation or adventure travel, Tulum, Mexico boasts some of the world’s most amazing beaches and  snorkeling reefs, among other exciting and fun activities.

Stay at cabañas right on the beach where one could easily spend many days forgetting about the rest of the world.
And for those that rather explore and discover: Tulum has much more to offer.

The late Mayans built their only sea front port right here and Tulum ruins are a unique experience with temples overlooking the ocean next to beautiful beaches.

A few more kilometers to the south lays Sian Ka’an nature reserve: 5,260 square kilometers of protected area with mangroves, jungles, cenotes and coral reefs.

More inland you will find many caves and cenotes. Cenotes are underground river systems that have accessible openings on the surface. Snorkeling or scuba diving in a cenote is an experience of a lifetime, as the water is crystal clear and the caves are naturally decorated with the most amazing rock formations.

Original article from Duende Tours: www.onejungle.com

More information on travel in Mexico:
Hiking through the Jungle
Cave of swallows (very impressive movie!)