As spectacular as Tulum itself is the pristine beach preserved below it. On a good day during the…read moreright time of year, expect warm, crystal blue waters and decent swimming in the shadow of the ancient man made wonders above. Just in terms of beaches and beauty, this is well-worth the price of admission all on its own. I have paid two visits to this park and, depending on the season, had two different experiences. One was the aforementioned slice of paradise when the beach was nothing but picture-perfect beauty. The other was during a summer tropical storm where the water was brown from all the kicked up sand, full of seawood and the waves were high and dangerous. Pick the time of year carefully to visit (the fall or early in the winter is better) and you'll be fine.

It's a very natural beach and not overcrowded while we were there…read more Lots of good food and drinks available in the beach area. We got a small boat excursion with snorkeling for $40.

First off, do not use Apple maps to find this place as it will divert you to some dive shop in the…read moremiddle of town. You'll need to use Google maps to get you to the exact location. This was our very first cenote on this trip. It's 500 pesos for adults and 250 pesos for kids that are less than 4'5" or so. Cash only. (If paying in US dollars, it's $30 US and $15 for children.) Be sure to collect your ticket. There is free parking out front as well. Once you go in, there are outdoor showers that you are expected to use to rinse off. No sunscreen is allowed. And before you get your Personal Flotation Device (PFD), they will check that you have showered. However, no one is actually watching you as you rinse off as some reviews have mentioned. They'll also provide a snorkeling mask too. You'll need to walk down some stairs and there's an option to rent a locker for 30 pesos. Some people left their belongings unattended, but you'll get a key for your locker and they'll hold your ID card until you return the key. It's a small area to snorkel around and you'll see a lot of turtles. There are some darker areas, and a waterproof flashlight would have been very useful during those parts. The water is super clear, so let's keep it that way. There's a large grassy area to dry off and relax. I would suggest bringing some snacks if you want to relax out in the sun because it does get cold in the water after awhile. There are no in and out privileges though. Overall, it's a nice little cenote to visit. I would recommend 1-2 hours depending on how much time you want to swim around. Park hours: 8:10 am to 4:45 pm, last entrance at 4:15 pm.

One of the best cenotes in Tulum. The entrance cost at the time of this review was 500 pesos in…read morecash per person. They didn't have any ATM and they didnt accept credit. Locker rental was 30 pesos and equipment rental (livejacket) was included, just need to leave a security (ID, passport, etc) The experience was amazing as you get to swim along fish and turtles. You get to see them in action underwater. The sights underwater are incredible. The water is pretty clear and a bit chilly at the beginning but as you keep on swimming your body temperature adapts to it and it gets used to it Overall, it was really pretty and an amazing experience. Definitely worth coming here and checking it out. : )

Priced at MX250/person and an additional fee if you want a life jacket, this cenote is on the…read moresmaller side. It is an open-topped semi-cave cenote with a large sturdy wood ladder leaning into the middle. The main entry point is to just jump in, which was the exciting part! There were also two smaller holes you could jump into if you dared. There was also one swing hanging above the water's edge. It was fun to watch people gather the courage for their first jump-in. There were also a lot of chairs and hammocks around the perimeter of the cenote for relaxing as well as a small offering of food and drinks on site.

By far my favorite cenote! So cool, and was super close to the hotel. Do not let anyway, I.e. the…read morehotel event guide team, talk you out of this. They said it was not safe. It is. They said they have no life jackets. They do, for $3 usd. And if you swim you don't need it. And we went early enough to have it to ourselves and just a few folks. Go early! And they close a 4pm. Definitely a must cenote in Tulum.

Sian Ka'an will forever be a special place. Not just because it's an UNESCO world heritage site,…read morebut because of it's natural beauty, biodiversity and the fact that I got engaged here. I highly suggest getting out on a boat to tool around the reserve, photograph the Beautiful birds, check out the manitees, and float in the Mayan channels. It's a special place!

This review is for Punta Allen, at the end of the Sian Ka'an bioreserve. Holy moly where do I…read morestart? We were thinking about a day trip to Holbox, but we met a local Yucatan couple at a cenote one day that said Punta Allen would be a much better option. The main deterrent is the road to get there, and that's what keeps the place such a hidden gem. They told us we would be fine in our little tiny rental car, but every blog/article online said you needed a 4x4. I read horror stories about getting stuck in the sand and the idea of getting a flat on a tiny strip of land in the middle of the ocean with nobody around for miles definitely scared us. We proceeded to ask local people, and they pumped us up to go, so off the hell we went! It was definitely the craziest drive I've ever experienced. There are so many dips everywhere, if you're not a good driver or a nervous driver it might not be a good idea. It is also one of the most beautiful drives through the jungle with glimpses of the ocean every now and then and watch out for the iguanas crossing the road. And then finally you reach the little town of Punta Allen, with no cell phone service and electricity only at certain times of the day. Amazing. There are plenty of eco tour options in the area, they're all connected so you're going to get the same price and tour. We were having lunch at one of the restaurants on the beach, and one of the tour boats was right there, so we finished up our super fresh seafood lunch and got right on the boat. Our host was amazing and man can he drive a boat! He's a local that's dedicated to this and knows this part of the ocean like the back of his hand. He took us to see dolphins, then to see sea turtles, then to snorkel around the coral reefs, and finally to the "natural pool." This was such an amazing experience! This was one of the most magical experiences in Tulum, which is already magical. The hardest roads sometimes lead to the most beautiful places. I don't know whose bumper sticker I read that on but it fits. The rough journey makes it that much sweeter, and I'm so glad we made it.

Visiting this beach club was hands-down one my favorite parts of our recent trip to Tulum. We are a…read morefamily of 5 that wanted to have a fun and relaxing experience, that wasn't over the top cubby since we have kids. And Balabamba is just that. Great vibes, food, friendly staff, and child friendly. The space is beautiful and stylish, exactly what you would expect from a nice beach club in Tulum. As you walk through the lobby and restaurant, you pass the gorgeous pool that also has beach club seating options, you then step down onto the beach where there are beach beds on the sand, which is where we sat. The venue has lots of food options to choose from. Each person selects an appetizer, entrée, and unlimited cocktails. While pretty pricey, it's totally worth it. Overall the food was decent, not amazing. But with the fun music blaring from the DJ booth, the gorgeous ocean, and the delicious drinks, I wasn't too concerned that the food wasn't knocking my socks off. I highly recommend this beach club.

Must try: Catch of the Day Ceviche and Balabamba Pizza with a Basil Bala Cocktail!…read more Why: Ceviche was delightful and refreshing mixed with mango, watermelon, onion, radish, mint, and cilantro. The tortilla chips were moon shaped, thicker, and crunchy - great to dip in ceviche for added texture. Balabamba Pizza had lobster on top of charcoal dough with some pesto and truffle. We really enjoyed great flavor mix. I washed it down with a Basil Bala Cocktail, which had bourbon, mixed berries, and sparkling water - refreshing! Notes: We went on a Monday so it was a relaxing chill vibe with awesome music to jam to while sitting in pool or lounging around. Also beach front neat and convenient. Fun cabanas and lounge furniture to relax on. Great service - friendly, helpful, and attentive. There's a 1600 pesos table minimum or 800 per person minimum, which we came for the food, drinks, and good vibes so it was totally worth it. Had a fantastic late lunch while relaxing under the sun, in the pool, with a drink in hand and music to dance to!

This was the best day of our recent trip to Tulum! Their website makes everything so easy, finding…read morethem at the Ahau Hotel was super simple, & Mauricio is hands down one of the nicest guys you will ever meet! Go to TripAdvisor to read all the 5 star reviews they have, you can see how many times they've gone out of their way for people, the level of customer service they have, and the amazing time you'll have! My husband and I paddleboard in CA and had no idea you could in tulum, so as soon as I found this place I read a few reviews and knew I found a great company to go with. Their packages are very fairly priced for the day you're going to get. Do it & you wont regret it :)

TULUM- Stand up paddle surfing was such an amazing experience with Mauricio and his team…read more Communication with Rocio was perfect and she answered all my questions. My girlfriend and I paddle surfed at the incredible casa cenote. Saw pancho the croc, free dived, and just had an overall great day. Mauricio is a great instructor and teaches you a lot about paddlesurfing, free diving and history of cenote's. Then we went to the Ahau beach club and relaxed in a cabana and soaked up the sun. If you are looking for an incredible activity during your stay, Mexican Caribbean kitesurf and paddlesurf is a must.

If you're cenote diving in the Tulum / Playa del Carmen areas, these are your people…read more Roxy and Guadeloupe's refreshing positive energy and kindness welcomed me into this unforgettable adventure. Roxy's patience and 25 years of professional dive competency made all the difference for a safe and fun dive at Dos Ojos. Grateful to Get Wet for giving me one of the most exciting and memorable experiences of my life. Can't wait to do it again! Also a great way to support a women-owned business!

Can't say enough about how great this business is. Roxy and Guadalupe are incredibly professional,…read morefun, and provide amazing experiences. My partner and I have gone on many ocean and cenote dives, (including a bull shark observation! ) with Get Wet and we couldn't be happier. We keep coming back.

Great diving experience here. Did the 2 tank ocean dive and saw Dreams Reef and then a nearby spot…read morewith some great underwater caves. Instructor Peggy was very patient and gave me a refresher before we got in the water. She checked on us frequently throughout the dive and pointed out unique fish and turtles, Will definitely dive with them again.

Do NOT book a charter trip with this company. If anything goes wrong, the owner, Chucho, will…read morepromise to make it right and keep your money. In May 2023, 6 of us were registered to go on the Southern Sport charter to Socorro through Ko'ox. We had *each* paid $5000 for the trip in advance. We boarded the boat Southern Sport (which was a dump, btw) and, after 24 hours, never left port because the boat had a mechanical issue. Because the operator canceled the trip, travel insurance did not cover the situation. Chucho, the owner, who was with us on the trip, promised us all that he would refund our money and make it right. "Just trust me." We had no choice, so I did. Chucho and his colleague Andrea promised they would pay on a payment plan over 8-10 months (no interest, but at least I'd get my money back). I agreed. I receive a payment in October and one in November. In December, Chucho asked if he could half it (claiming hardship) and wait a few weeks to receive it. Then he ghosted me - simply stopped answering and stopped paying. I am still ~$4,000 and the others are out their full $5000. Keeping our money was unethical and illegal. They got away with it with us -- don't let them get away with it with you as well.

The idea of kite surfing always appealed to me, but I presumed that learning to kite would be time…read moreconsuming and difficult. The friendly, knowledgeable and gorgeous guys at the Sian Kite outpost at Papaya Playa made it easy. They had me in the water and flying in a matter of hours. Equipment was clean and in good repair. My instructor, Matias, was patient and highly competent. The owner, Sian Macondo, made sure we had all the right gear to match the wind and surf conditions. When wind conditions weren't right, we took a break and had a bite at the beach bar directly adjacent to the kiting center. If you are a guest of the Papaya Playa Project resort, the center is easy to find. If not, come to the main entrance of Papaya and tell them you are going to the kite center. A beautiful location with knowledgeable, multi-national locals who were a joy to meet and hang with for the day. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Kitesurfing Lessons Tulum, Learn to Kitesurf Mexico With…read moreSiankite you can book private courses / group courses / refresher courses or rent a complete kite rig, or just a board or even just the kite, anything from half a day to an entire week is possible, which can make your holiday quite simple. We have a range of rental and demo gear on offer for those not traveling with their own equipment. Feel Free to contact us direct on Tel: +52 (1) 984 185 1151 or email on siankitebookings@gmail.com

Went to Harmony for yoga classes while I stayed in Tulum! It was awesome, Kike the ashtanga teacher…read moreis amazing. One day there was a girl in the front, that honestly hated her job or being there! I was for yoga so ignored her attitude, but other than that! Is clean, wished I would stay there honestly! If you looking for a city of Tulum experience, Harmony is a very cool place!

I had a fantastic experience here! I had initially booked one of the bell tents, but as it was very…read morehot and humid the first two days I stayed in Tulum on the beach, I decided to upgrade to their Toscana suite. I am so glad I did! Having a mini split A/C that was completely under my control and a shower in my own room was a luxury that I was grateful to have after being active outdoors all day everyday! Had I been in one of the tents with what seemed like questionable ventilation, my experience may have been quite different. First of all, they have an easy system to book online. Any emails I sent received a response within a day! That was very helpful! There are three different wifi options depending on your location in the two main buildings, so that was also nice. The location is on the southern end of Tulum pueblo, not by the beach. There are bikes for rent at 120 pesos/day (you can get one cheaper in town for about 100 pesos/day, but at the time of this writing, it's only about $1/day difference. It was about 5 min ride to the Meztli Spanish school in the center of town, but you do have to cross the main Avenida, which can be busy with traffic. The tents ran about $60 USD/day and you have common restroom/shower you share with the other tents. 2stalls & showers for men and 2 for women. The suite I was in was $85 USD/day, not cheap by Mexico standards, but in the US you'd get a crappy room at a cheap hotel for that price! There us a solid wooden gate for security and each patron is given a key so if they need to enter past 11pm they can access the gate. You walk in and directly walk up to reception on a gravel walkway. There are several tents to the right and the shower/bathroom are just beyond that. Behind reception is a small building are two suites, a large one and a smaller one (where I stayed) which shares a porch. Just beside that and past the tents is a small two story building with three more suites. Beside that, a lovely little pool and to the right of the pool, the restaurant Flow, with a great outdoor seating area covered with trees and a covered part with 5 tables with a bench along the wall and swings on the other side of each table! Just past the restaurant is a large screened-in open air gazebo in which they have yoga lessons at 8:30 am and 7pm every day for 100 pesos a class. You must pay at the reception and receive a ticket which you give to the instructor. I did yoga there during a thunderstorm and it was so cool, it was almost cliche! The staff is super friendly and are happy to let you practice your español! I will definitely stay here next time I am in Tulum! Me encanta Harmony hotel!