Our 2nd time to Tulum Ruins was great! We joined a tour this time and enjoyed it. Our guide was knowledgeable and very accommodating when questioned. We went on a March weekend and was surprised it was not crowded which was great. I would love to come back during sunset next time - the dramatic scenery, combining ancient ruins with a beautiful beach and the ocean view, will definitely be worth it! read more

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Absolutely worth the visit. The setting is hard to beat, ancient ruins perched above turquoise Caribbean water with a steady ocean breeze the whole time. The walking paths are easy, the grounds are well kept, and there are plenty of viewpoints where you'll stop every few minutes just to take photos. It does get hot and crowded, especially mid-day, but if you go earlier or later it feels much more relaxed and you can really take in how unique the location is compared to other archaeological sites. The beach access below the cliffs is a huge bonus and makes the experience more than just a history stop. Bring water, sunscreen, and patience, but the views alone make it worth it. You will see plenty of iguanas. :) read more

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This was our second time here and it was still a fun time. We explore the park with new friends and had so many opportunities for great photos along the beach cliffs, alongside huge iguanas and with the breathtaking ruins. We walk fast so it took us about an hour and a half (and we were trying to pace ourselves and take photos) to finish the whole park. We got a coupon through our resort to get a free lunch while on our tour but it was just going to a Subway in the little shopping area. Not the best food, but we were starving. It can be a lot of walking and there's steps all over the place. Someone in our group struggled with asthma a bit but overall it was nice to explore this National Park! read more

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This is an absolute treasure to visit. So amazing to see the past. I highly recommend coming with good hat, running shoes, water, and lots of sunscreen. Totally worth a visit if you're visiting in the area. read more

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Parque Nacional Tulum, or Tulum National Park, is a Mexican national park located on the eastern portion of the Yucatan Peninsula. It faces the Caribbean Sea. The land is over 1,641 acres and contains jungles, beaches, wetlands, cenotes, and six archaeological zones. Those zones include Coba, Muyil, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Xcaret, and Xelha. We visited the park to see the Mayan ruins in Tulum. I highly recommend it: https://www.yelp.com/biz/zona-arqueol%C3%B3gica-de-tulum-tulum-2 We also went to two wonderful cenotes, Xunaan Ha ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/cenote-xunaan-ha-ciudad-chemuyil ) and Taak Bi Ha ( https://m.yelp.com/biz/taak-bi-ha-zona-hotelera-tulum ). If you're visiting the area, I also highly recommend booking a tour with My Quest Concierge Private Tours, based out of Playa del Carmen. They're top notch and will take great care of you: https://www.yelp.com/biz/my-quest-concierge-private-tours-playa-del-carmen Visiting Tulum and the greater Riviera Maya region opened my eyes to the natural beauty that Mexico can offer. My wife and I love tropical vacations and Riviera Maya now ranks up there among our favorite tropical destinations that include Bora Bora, Thailand, and Hawaii. Parque Nacional Tulum is filled with dense jungle, lush vegetation, and amazing wildlife, mesmerizing cenotes that are unique to this part of the world, and it has sea cliffs with breathtaking views of picturesque white sand beaches and magnificent deep blue ocean. read more

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We visited tulum with a combo tour for this and Rio secreto. We were picked up by a shuttle from our hotel and taken to tulum. When you first get there. There are many vendors who will try to bully or push you into buying something. Also people wanting to take your picture with a monkey. Be fore warned they will tell you after the fact, the picture is $20 so don't be scammed/fooled. Our guide gave us wrist bands and we all went in together for awhile. It was easy to get in with the guide. She gave us a fair amount of useful information and then we were able to explore our own. It was very beautiful! And worth the visit. Even though it's smaller than some of the other ruins. My only real Complaint is that it was so very crowded. Everywhere you turn someone was stopping right in the middle of a walk way to take a picture or something. And there was literally mobs of people. I'd recommend a visit though! read more

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Even if you were only ever to visit Tulum once in your life, I'd advise to skip this. The ruins on the cliff over turquoise water are a gorgeous site, but the park is terribly overcrowded. There's an entrance fee to the National Park and then another entrance fee to the ruins, without signs or guides explaining such. You'll wait in long lines only to be turned around to buy more tickets and wait again. Long bathroom lines. Very persistent vendors and performers aggressively calling after visitors. Skip. Visit tranquil Mayan ruins in Belize or Guatemala, instead. read more

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Bucket list worthy. Everyone should see Parque Nacional Tulum. It's one of the most beautiful parks I have ever seen, maybe the most beautiful. The iguanas & monkeys you see everywhere against the natural backdrop of lush tropical swaying palms & a crystal blue ocean knock it out of the "parque." Go early & be your own tour guide. You can download the Tulum guide on your phone. You will need bug spray, the mosquitos are very very bad in the morning. Take your swimsuit, lunch & water. When the sun gets high in the sky, it's super HOT out there. Like walking around in dry rubble of dust, sand & stone. Spend your afternoon swimming in the little private beach there. It's the most gorgeous beach in all of Tulum & was the highlight of my trip. Can't wait to return just to swim there. Taking hubby next. Bucket list repeat. read more

If you're in Tulum this is a great spot to see some ancient architecture along the ocean. When you arrive in the official parking lot there is an information booth where employees let you know the different tour options. You have 3 tour options- admission to walk the ruins, admission which includes a boat tour in the waters surrounding the ruins, or having a personal tour guide for the duration of the ruins. We opted to just walk the grounds ourself which takes 1-2 hours. Once you enter the main entrance you will see a ticket booth and get your arm bands. A shuttle bus brings you closer to the start of the trails. There are nice mostly shady trails all throughout the site but those with limited mobility will not be able to walk much of the grounds as the trails include many larger or uneven stairs. read more

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Very cool history and lots to see. Shuttle service to and from the ruins from the main road which is helpful because it would be a very long walk. Beautiful view of the ocean as well. HOWEVER-- it's a tax of $450 pesos just to enter the park, then additional $100 pesos to enter the ruins. Plus parking fee if you drive there. You CANNOT access the beach for free-- you have to pay the $450 even if you are not going to the ruins. You are not allowed to bring ANY plastic bottles so if you want to bring water make sure it's in a metal bottle. No coke, no snacks in plastic wrappers, no cans, no alcohol, no speakers, no cigarettes. No cameras allowed except phone. They will make you throw it away at the gate. There are no lockers to hold your stuff to get later. Bring sunscreen as they do not sell any at the park. There are not very many signs so you might have to pay for a tour guide to know what's your even looking at inside the ruins. I wouldn't go again but for some people this would be an interesting activity. read more

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The Parque Nacional Tulum was one of the most incredibly beautiful places I've ever seen. Located on the Riviera Maya, a magnificent coastline running from Cancun south to Tulum. We booked the tour through Adventurous Mayas and they hooked us up with a wonderful tour guide, Flash. Flash was a descendant of the Mayans. Who better to guide us through this historic place. The Mayan ruins date back to 1200-1450 AD. Flash taught us history regarding the way the Mayans looked to the sun, moon and stars to determine when the rainy season would start. They used astrology to determine the seasons. They built the tallest structures with holes in the brick at the top. And when the sun appeared on a specific building's hole they would know which season had arrived. I so badly wanted to climb the many stairs of the biggest remaining ruin. But all of the structures were roped off for guest safety. There were so many huge grandpa looking iguanas just chillin on the ruins. We got a lot of steps in that day but it was worth the tired legs! The history in this park had a certain magic I can't explain. This was by far the best excursion I've ever experienced and I highly recommend a stop in Tulum! read more

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Such amazing history! 9 of us took a guided English speaking tour through the ruins which I highly recommend so you get all the details on the various buildings as well the overall site and surrounding area. Our tour guide, Josu (Josh) filled our heads with thorough history and did an excellent job in doing so. Extremely personable and knowledgeable! It was hot and humid when we went (1/19/24, 86 degrees and 89% humidity) but absolutely worth powering through the 1 1/2 journey to see this incredible piece of history! Tons of shopping and places to get food at drinks at the end. read more

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Bonito lugar de ruinas arqueológicas a la orilla del mar con unas vistas hermosas. Totalmente recomendado read more

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This is a must see Mayan wonder!! The Mayan Ruins set at top of Cliff with phenomenal views! This is a must see if in the Riviera Cancun area! Great History of the Mayan Culture! Easy 5 Stars !! read more

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When we planned a trip to the area, I knew I wanted to see some ruins. Tulum was the closest and most accessible and I'm glad to have seen it. Unlike Chichen Itza, Tulum was always more of a fort - only a select few lived within the walls and the rest lived outside. It's also the only preserved coastal ruin (I think). It's a smallish site but there are plenty of cool buildings to see, some still have carvings and original colors on them. If you go, know these things: *Good shoes, a hat, sunscreen and lots of water are essential. The paths are uneven and rocky, there's little shade and it's hot and humid. *A guide really helps bring the site to life, though there are placards available. *There is a beach to wade or swim at, so bring a towel if you're so inclined. *Its a long walk to the entrance from the parking areas and there are no toilets or shops inside - be prepared! *The bathrooms are not great. At all. *Watch for Iguanas, caotis, beautiful birds and other wildlife! Definitely worth visiting to experience some interesting history. read more

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Definitely recommend visiting this park when visiting Tulum. Great history and great picture opportunities. Keep in mind, you must bring your own water bottles, it gets really hot! Another thing to keep in mind is that there is an entrance fee.. overall, I'm happy I came here. read more

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This is a very inexpensive place to visit in Tulum. Take water as there is none there inside and it's a good walk. There is the entry way which charges about $5 USd per person. THere are some tour guides that accept donations inside throughout the ruins. Very safe place to visit. Parking in the area costs from $5-15 depending where you park. There are lots of small shops that sell souvenirs and food before entering. They also have good photo ops as well, even with monkeys for a small fee. read more

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I was super impressed with the Mayan Ruins. The guide that showed us around was very informative, witty, and kept us captivated. I learned so much about this ancient culture! So much technology and interesting historical facts about their calendars and tracking of time. The buildings are amazing. You really feel as though You have taken a step back into time, like 3,000 or 1,000 years ago! My only feedback, I wish there was a restroom somewhere in the area where you walk around. If you need to use the restroom, your only option is to walk back to the entrance. So be sure you use the restroom prior to the tour. The view of the ocean from the top of the mountain is absolutely breath taking. Be sure to wear a swimsuit underneath your shorts. Dress for the heat, wear shades and a sun hat to protect your skin. I am brown complexion and I burned. Pack sunblock and bug spray and water bottles to hydrate. Take a dip in ocean to cool off! Plenty of places to shop outside the park entrance. I mean tons of places!!! And great photo ops. If you take a picture with someone, they will want about $5-10 bucks. I think the park is well organized. I was very happy I went. read more

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This place is sort of a rip! They charge you for parking per person. And then they charge you for entry per person. The park and beach was nice. Place closed at Sun down so if you go get there early so you can enjoy. And there is a long ass line to get in. So be ready to wait for about 30 min. read more

Enjoyed our stop at Tulum. The ruins are not nearly as impressive as those of Chichen Itza but it took the whole day and fair more money to see Chichen Itza. We did that our first visit to Mexico and this time we stayed more local to the Playa del Carmen area .. we did the monkey reserve (the Jungle place, a few cenotes and Tulum and still made it back in plenty of time to get cleaned up for dinner reservation. The ruines are all the more photogenic with the ocean colors. very pretty. We didn't swim at Tulum this time but the water is gorgeous .. bright turquoise and several were cooling off in the lovely sea. We just looked around for awhile took a few pics and headed to the cenotes to cool off. read more

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Very beautiful place to visit. Keep in mind once you enter the park, there is no where to buy water or refreshments. Make sure to take some up with you. Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a hat because that sun is no joke. You cannot enter any of the ruins it is prohibited. I would've loved to be able to see the inside. It has a beach on the other side where you can bathe in. Also, there are tour guides there that you can get for an additional charge that can explain the history behind it. Keep in mind you will walk with a group of people instead of on your own if you do decide to go with one. read more

This is probably the most inexpensive local thing to do. Roughly $20 for our family of 4. We took a taxi from our resort, paid for a round trip trolly to the entrance. Waited in a very long line. I suggest going early. Unfortunately we are here during Hurricane Bud, even though it was on the other side, it's made the sea very rough and the seaweed has rushed to the beaches. Today was the first day out of the last 5 that the rain has finally stopped, but the clouds still loom. It's a blessing in a way, visiting the ruins is less hot and we weren't scorched by the sun. Simply breathtaking. The history and culture is astounding to say the least. We did not have a guided tour, we watch a lot of archeological television, History and Travel tv. If you don't know a lot about ruins, Mayans or their rituals, I recommend a tour. Tulum is the ONLY Mayan structure build above the sea on the coast. read more

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Our host recommended that we arrive at 8 am because the tour buses & cruise ships start arriving en masse at 9 am. We hopped in a taxi on the main road in playa paraiso, aka Tulum beach, then headed to "playa Maya." From there, take the path to the beautiful beach... make a left and keep going further on down the beach. Here you'll find more of a local scene and campgrounds... continue moving north up the beach until you see a cut-thru the jungle on your left (you'll see many old speed boats docked and that's the cut-thru spot) to the Parque Nacionales Tulum. Spray yourself down with more OFF and head up the road towards and into the jungle... make a right at the end of the road (it's only a right or a left option) follow this dirt road down about half a KM and there you will run right into the ruins site. 70 pesos per person, kid's are free under 6. A taxi back to town shouldn't be more than 150 pesos- a taxi to playa Maya on the front end of the trip should be around 130 pesos and the walk is a little ways, but we thoroughly enjoyed the sites on the beach. The ruins themselves are breathtaking... and we had the place to ourselves until TONS of groups wandered in after 9am.... that was our queue to go. read more

Stunning sites, amazing history, Everyone says to go early in the morning, that is obvious but if you over slept or it wasn't an option go in the later afternoon. Take the tour guided option, you get transportation to and from and it's shaded. The entire grounds there is no shade, sunscreen is an absolute must. When you finish there is a small beach with access. Not somewhere to layout all day but allows you to cool off before the journey back. A lot of walking is involved, sneakers, water, etc. Unfortunately we seen a lot of elders very uncomfortable, and an ambulance ride. I would not recommend for grandparents or small children. Again there is zero shade, and only transportation to and from if you purchase a guide or the transportation on its own. read more

This park is home to the ruins of Tulum, which are definitely worth a visit if it's your first visit to Tulum. The ruins are stunning and interesting to learn about. The park that is quite large, so you can definitely get in your exploring. It does get quite crowded, so be prepared for that! Also, we showed up around 4 pm, not knowing that they close down at 5 (for other visitors, see the next note for more on that). So around 4:45, guards began using whistles and herding us all off the property. There's not a lot of shade, so I'd go in the mornings if you want to stay cool. It's a very inexpensive ticket. Definitely an affordable activity for one day in Tulum! Note: You can pay more to enter before opening and after closing. The ticket is more expensive, but still affordable, and you can walk around with many fewer people. I think we'd do this if we went again! read more

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Beautiful historical landmark! The Tulum ruins are a must see...these impressive structures sit against the gorgeous backdrop of the ocean, creating the perfect opportunity for pictures. The paths through the ruins are well maintained and provide easy accessibility; most structures are labeled with interesting and insightful information on the Mayan civilization that once thrived in the area. You almost feel transported back in time! Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and bring a bottle of water as there is a LOT of walking and very little shade. Entry is $10 USD but free to Mexican nationals on Sundays. Bring some extra pesos to buy a cold popsicle after your tour, or (if you are brave!), a bag of roasted crickets from local vendors in the park! read more

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During our vacation to Mexico, we knew that we wanted to visit some ancient ruins. Visiting Chichen Itza would have taken an entire day out of our short vacation. And it would have been on a stuffy bus on a day that was pushing 100 degrees. However, visiting Tulum from our place in Puerto Aventuras was a short 30 minute cab ride, with air conditioning! We ordered our tickets to visit the Tulum ruins online and we splurged by paying extra for our own personal guide. He was the best! If you go, spring for a personal guide! You will learn SO MUCH that way! He really made the whole visit! The ruins were spectacular against the backdrop of the ocean! We'll never forget this. There's very little shade, so don't leave without sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. The heat was brutal at 1 PM and wore us down. Looking back, we probably should have planned to go first thing in the morning. Also, something we didn't realize until we got there is that you can go down a bunch of steps and enjoy the beach below the ruins. Coulda-woulda-shoulda. Everyone who wore their suits and ended their trip at the beach was a bigger winner on that oppressively hot day. Hot tip: when the heat and humidity is too much, spend extra and get tickets to ride the trolley the half mile to the entrance of the park. read more

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Way cool location and one of the cheaper local tourist attractions. The ruins are amazing and there are wild Iguanas everywhere. We had a good time. read more

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Beautiful National Park ! Get a private tour guide to show you the way and skip lines. Excellent personalized way to see things. Go early to avoid crowds. read more

Beautiful park setting with breathtaking view of the ocean. It is a great shorter excursion for Cancun or in our case Riviera Maya. There are street vendors leading up to the park as well as stores for shopping. The area outside the park is fairly clean and not overly aggressive with vendors. The walk back into the park is a bit of a hike...wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We had pre-purchased entry tickets and would highly recommend as the line there was quite long. The pre-purchased line was no waiting. We didn't use a guide, but would next time. Those using guides seemed to be enjoying them. The price was very reasonable...$20 for a guided tour. One inside the park it is beautiful...flowers were in bloom and wildlife was active! The ruins are amazing. There are well-kept paths and quite a few different ruins to see. The ocean view is breathtaking. Highly recommend as a shorter excursion. read more

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These Ruins are stunning! Please remember to bring water and snacks of you are going to the beach here. It's a long walk and is very hot. I can't wait to get back to Tulum and explore all it has to offer. I would love to stay for 8-10 days in this area to really explore! The ruins were beautiful, but we missed out on the cenotes & beaches because of the cruise ship schedule. We were so sick from a flu outbreak on our cruise ship, that the day ended so miserably. The life was sucked out me with just the single ferry ride from Cozumel. Our experience was still a beautiful one, although rushed, but we will definitely never forget our adventures here! When we do come back, we will visit Isle Holbox & Tulum and stay at the Andaz Treehouse hotel! read more

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After visiting Chichen Itza, I had large expectation for the Tulum Ruins. It is definitely beautiful but not as breathtaking. I visited as a member of group travel vacation in February (pre-corona). We visited very early in an effort to beat the crowds but nonetheless, the crowds were in full force. Walking to the site from our bus, we noticed a lot of vendors and some wildlife. Not bad of a walk but the hot sun will make it brutal. There is also a little ways of a walk up to the ruins so be sure to bring sunglasses, water, and wear comfortable clothing. We did not use tour guide so as a result, we ended up walking aimlessly along the trail which was lengthy and boring, in my opinion. It would be much better to have a guide providing fun facts, historical perspectives and the likes. The ruins themselves are wonderfully preserved and the sites allow for amazing photo-ops when backed by the surrounding beach. At one point along the trail, you can actually go down to the beach and enjoy it. Truly amazing! Aside from the sites and views, there were plenty of wildlife running around, so prepare to see some unique reptiles and other animals running around. Overall, I would recommend visiting at least once. I would not return however..,, read more

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Amazing architectural site with an incredible beach. Make sure you visit and learn about the people and culture of Tulum.

While some may say that aliens made the pyramids in Egypt and crop circles are proof that extraterrestrial life walk among us, seeing the ruins at Tulum bring wonder that people could build things this incredible without any of the modern conveniences we have today. While Chichen Itza gets most of the attention from tourists to Mexico, Tulum is just as impressive, and in most cases closer to many of the hotels. One important thing to note is that there is little to no shade here, and no readily available water - so bring plenty ahead of time. If you come with a tour group (which is how most tourists get to Tulum), they'll generally give you a nice tour around the ruins and explain the history behind it. However, the breadth and scope of the ruins often leave no need for explanation, just marvel in the incredible work that was done read more

Beautiful Mayan Ruins, located on the edge of a cliff overlooking the ocean... not as big as Chichen, much older ruins but the location is just breath taking ... this was part of our tour and it can get very crowded during peak hours which is anytime after 11am when all the tour buses come in. I would suggest coming here earlier and on your own..... bring lots of bug spray, sunscreen and a change of clothes because there's access to the beach.... Definitely one of the most beautiful places I have ever encountered..... read more

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The ruins are SUPER cool. It is almost a must see activity if in the area. It is certainly changed over the years. No longer are you able to get on or close to them but they are still awesome and the story is great. If you go, wear a bathings suit. There's a trail down to the beach from the Castille and you will definitely thank me for it. Like any jungle treasure, you have to go thru various trials and tests to get here. First you need to navigate your way thru and around all the hard selling tourist crap to get to the ticket booth. You extra points if you can get thru the dozens of hawking salesmen without being physically accosted. Next up is the super long walk from the ticket buying booth to the ticket taking booth. I'm in decent shape and it was no problem. Our older aunt was with us and had to unfortunately turn back. It's maybe a half mile just to the start and then a hike up and in. Older folks should consider the nominal fee (another payment) to take the shuttle. read more

The ruins are amazing, and the location and scenery are beautiful. It's cool how you can walk among the ruins and over ancient foundations along the paths. The grounds were clean and well kept. The only negative is the rude street vendors that you have to walk through to get in and out of the park. read more

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Get a guide! You get so much more information than if you went in without one. The ruins had little to no tree coverage and would recommend an umbrella and windscreen. I went early may and I was still soaked from sweat. Other than that 10/10 would go again. Also the beach right next to it is great! read more

I was in Playa del Carmen for a family wedding last January for a few days so one morning we took a day trip to Tulum. It was about a 45 minutes drive from our resort. It's definitely worth a visit. While the English speaking guide we got wasn't too informative and seemed to be in a rush to get his money & go off, we did enjoy the overall experience. It's interesting to walk around the ancient ruins and some pretty spectacular views of the beach area. read more

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The ruins were quite incredible sadly the sargassum made the beach less than picturesque. There was a significant effort to sell beach access prior to arriving in the ruins as well as a boat ride for Amir US$100 to take you through the muck and gunk shores of sargassum. The ruins are incredible but the pathetic sales approach near the parking lot & along the path to the ruins was worse than chichen itza read more