Tulum, Mexico: Top 10 things to do and money-saving tricks and the cost of living cheap in paradise.
I had never stayed in Tulum before. I normally stay in nearby (50 km) Playa Del Carmen and take day trips to the Tulum Ruins. Next time I come, I’ll spend more time in Tulum and less time in Playa Del Carmen. Tulum is one of my favorite places because of a unique combination of White Sand Beaches, Hippy-Art Vibe, Scuba Adventures, Cozumel, Chichen Itza, Authentic Mexican Experience, Cenotes, and Excellent food.
White Sand Beaches: I will let the pictures in the video accompanying this, speak for themselves.
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Authentic Mexican Experience: Tulum is really at least two worlds, a Beach Scene and an Authentic Mexican Experience. The Beach Scene is mostly high-end tourism ($200/night hotels) where people stay for a week and then go home. The Beach Scene does have some lower cost choices like camping but the demand is high so you may need to book a year in advance. Luckily, there is also Tulum downtown, which is just a 2 km bike ride away from the Beach Scene. The bike ride is down a concrete bicycle path lined with palm trees. Tulum downtown is an Authentic Mexican Experience because it feels like you are living in a small Mexican Village which is quite charming. Rent a bicycle if it is not included with your accommodations because you will want to be able to pop over to the beach when desired and explore the quaint Mexican village also.
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