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About Tulum Riviera Maya

What most folks really need to know, and only manage to figure out once there, is the fact that there are really three different areas all referred to as Tulum only minutes away from each other, not close enough though to walk to and from. You need a scooter or car, bicycles won't really work to get around because everything looks closer on Google Maps but in reality, is farther than it looks and travel is often on bumpy unpaved roads.

Tulum Pueblo sits split by highway 307 running South-North. "El Pueblo", as referred to by locals, is home to most workers of the tourist industry and where many of the stores, supermarkets, two bus stations, inns, hostels and small hotels are found. This section of town has a definite feel of existing mostly to cater to the Tulum ruins. Tulum pueblo is indeed a destination for shopping, great restaurants, a modest night life, studying the language at Instituto Chac-Mool Spanish School, booking tours, banking, shopping for food, local vegetables, fruits, cafes, and local flavor. Do not miss it. From Pueblo to Playa is around 3-5 miles (5-8 km) and takes between 15-45 minutes depending on traffic on the 2 lane road.



Taxis have a near monopoly on transport to and from the Playa (expect to pay around $10 - $20 USD for the 10 minute trip) There is no Uber in Tulum (Dec 2020). Buses come from time to time, but hitchhiking can also get you where you need to go. There are typically police check points at nights out of the Playa area so if you plan to drink, take a taxi.

