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Tulum Mexico - Mayan Ruins, Beaches and more Tulum is the largest Maya construction built on the coast. Today it is Mexico's most visited pre-Hispanic site. Tulum was a very important center of commerce and a place of pilgrimage in the past.
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Cruising to Mexico's Mayan Ruins - Foster Travel Publications Though other cruise areas of the Caribbean boast of spectacular beaches and good snorkeling, no competing cruise destination offers an archeological experience equal to the Mayan ruins of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.
THE TULUM RUINS: JUST ME AND THE MAYANS - lynnseldon.com I love the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The convenient combination of sun, sand, and crystal-clear surf never get old. But I also like the old side of the Yucatan, where the history of the Mayans can easily be explored from almost any peninsula base. Whether you're coming from a Cancun, Cozumel, a cruise ship, or somewhere else, it's easy to become one with the Mayans.
Escapes from Cancun - Ambassadair Travel Club The jaw-dropping beauty of the Tulum site is only about two hours from Cancun by organized bus tour. Visitors can also rent old-style VW Beetles and head out for a look on their own.
Archaeology in Yucatan Peninsula - go2mexico.com The entire Yucatan Peninsula used to be sprawling with Maya settlements. Over time, the jungle reclaimed its territory, but the hundreds of mounds dotting the Yucatan peninsula show what once was.
Mayan Mexico - GORP The most traditional Maya communities on the Yucatan peninsula are concentrated in the Zona Maya, an isolated area of central Quintana Roo.
Pyramid Power - TravelLady 1999 "Aren't we even going to stop in Cancún?" asked my college-age daughter Marcy as I signed the papers on a rental car at the Cancún airport. "Trust me," I said. "There's a lot more to Yucatán than Cancún."
Maya Tankah by Freedom Paradise: Tulum
The hotel has 112 standard rooms with either 1 King Size or 2 Double beds. Discover the magical meaning of the Mayan Culture at Maya Tankah by Freedom Paradise given by the wonderful and quiet ...
Bahia Principe Tulum: Akumal/Tulum
The Gran Bahía Príncipe Resort is formed by three 5 stars resorts: Gran Bahía Príncipe Akumal, Gran Bahía Príncipe Tulum and Gran Bahía Príncipe Coba. Bahia Principe Tulum is an all inclusive resort ...
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa: Tulum
The Dreams Tulum (formerly the Allure Mayan Riviera/Sunscape Tulum Resort) has succeeded in creating a unique blend of warmth, tranquility and fun excitement offering a variety of 4 restaurants and ...
Entry and Exit Requirements Entering: Every island in the Caribbean has its own entry requirements. Most countries allow you to visit for up to two or three months if you show proof of U.S. citizenship and a return or onward ticket. Some countries, however, require that you have a valid passport. If you are arriving from an area infected with yellow fever, many Caribbean countries require you to have a certificate of vaccination against yellow fever. Some countries have an airport departure tax of up to $25. For ... more
Wet Clothes You can cut your clothing drying time in half. Roll the wet laundry in a towel, push down hard on the roll, and your washed item is partly dry.
Currency Mexican peso (US dollar is widely accepted)
Entry Requirments A valid passport or a birth certificate with an official state seal (official document only). A valid photo I.D. if you don't have a drivers license. All drivers will need a drivers license.
Electricity 110 volts, 60 cycles, same as in the U.S.
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