Tulum - the best place ever

Two weeks ago we organised a trip to one of the most beautiful spots at Riviera Maya: Tulum

As almost everybody was thinking about going to Tulum this weekend - if just to relax or to go to Full Moon Party - we had quite a lot people who wanted to go with us. But as we alreday had made reservacion with our hostel in Tulum we couldn't bring more than 24 people.So we started early on friday morning to made it on time tour first destination: the ruins of Cobá - some 40 km west of Tulum. The ruins of Cobá are with 40 m height one of the largest at the Yucatan Peninsula. Located at the jungle you can discover it by feet or on bike - what the majority of us decided to do. Regardless of the hot and humid climate the whole group took the challenge of climbing up the pyramids which was pretty much worth it.

Discovering the ruins of Coba by foot and by bike 

Chilling at the beach

Once all had taken their pictures we continued our journey and arrived at Tulum in the afternoon. After checking in to our Hostel - a literally round experience we spent the afternoon at the beach (Playa Paraiso - the name says it all)) and Adelita Beach Bar where they serve the best coconut shrimps (Camarones al coco) I've ever had. We passed some hours there doing nothing but relaxing, having some chelas and walking along the beach. At night we went to Playa del Carmen for dinner and some drinks (most of the beach restaurant in Tulum are either kind of expensive or are closing around 6 pm).

Most famous photo spot of Tulum

The next day we visited the ruins of Tulum which are in second place after Chichin Itza the most visited ruins - or at least they seem to be due to loads of tourists from all over the world wandering around and taking the obligatory picture with beach and ruins in the background (of course we did so as well). After that we spent the afternoon at the beach with some of us doing a snorkeling tour and later a fishing tour and others just were handing around relaxing or exploring the beach and nearbys.


Those who went fishing brought some calamaris and fish which they cooked at night. Everywhere close to seaside around Yucatan you can find that delicious dish made of all types of seafood: Ceviche. While preparing it we realized how much time it takes to make it as you have to make sure that the fish is properly cleaned and pickled. It was a great feeling preparing the food that you just fished out of the caribbean sea. After dinner and some pre drinks the majority of us went to Full Moon Party hosted by Papaya Playa Project - a hotel and beach club directly at the beach.

Beach of Akumal 

The next day was "Sunday off" meaning that everybody could do what they want. Some went to the beach again, some had to stay in the hostel due to bad hangover and others went to the beach of Akumal, snorkeling with turtles - which I definitely would recommend. By entering the beach there a lot of guides waiting and wanting to sell their "snorkel tours" saying that you only will see turtles when you go with them. Don't trust them! You will see a lot of turtles when you rent the equipment on your own (less expensive) and share it with some friends (we rented two and shared it with four people).

Tired but full of new amazing impressions of the treasures of Mexico we made our way back to Merida in the late afternoon.

Tulum - we will miss you. We'll be back soon.