Where should I go Cancun or Tulum?
Table of Contents
- 1 Where should I go Cancun or Tulum?
- 2 What is there to do between Cancun and Tulum?
- 3 Should I fly into Cancun or Cozumel to get to Tulum?
- 4 Is Cancun or Riviera Maya closer to Tulum?
- 5 How far is Tulum from Cancun airport?
- 6 Which is closer to Tulum Cancun or Cozumel?
- 7 Where do you fly into for Tulum Mexico?
Where should I go Cancun or Tulum?
Cancun is our destination of choice, but Tulum is also worth visiting. If you’re looking for comfort, great nightlife, an abundance of activities, and somewhere affordable – then Cancun is the destination for you.
What is there to do between Cancun and Tulum?
9 Ways To Do Riviera Maya from Cancun to Tulum
- Beach, Shop & Lunch in Playa del Carmen.
- Feast on Mayan Cuisine in Isla Mujeres.
- Sample Fresh Corn Tortillas in a Traditional Mayan Home.
- Take a Dip in a Cenote.
- Tour Mayan Ruins Overlooking the Sea in Tulum.
- Take a Yoga Class by the Sea in Tulum.
- Swim with Whale Sharks.
Should I fly into Cancun or Cozumel to get to Tulum?
Fly into Cancun. Cancun and Tulum are both on mainland Mexico. It doesn’t make sense to fly into Cozumel and then deal with getting over to the mainland.
What is the difference between Cancun and Tulum?
Whereas the atmosphere in Cancun is very one dimensional, Tulum is a destination that can be whatever you want it to be. If you are there for sightseeing and exploring, then Tulum offers enough cenotes, beaches and Mayan ruins to fill up a bucket list.
Is Tulum next to Cancun?
Tulum is a magical place, and one of the jewels of the Mexican Caribbean. Roughly 80 miles south of Cancun, Tulum was a backpacker hideaway for decades, and before that, it was a well-kept secret, a former coastal capital for the Mayan empire that extended throughout southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala.
Is Cancun or Riviera Maya closer to Tulum?
Tulum is part of the Riviera Maya. Riviera Maya stretches for miles down the Caribbean coast south of Cancun. Tulum is a Town on that coast. If you want to get away from the AI, purpose built, Hotel complexes, Tulum and Akamal is well worth a good look.
How far is Tulum from Cancun airport?
approximately 118 kilometers
The distance from Tulum to Cancun Airport is approximately 118 kilometers, or 73 miles. It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to drive from Cancun airport to Tulum. There are several options for getting from Cancun to Tulum, Mexico; they vary in terms of cost and ease of getting to Tulum.
Which is closer to Tulum Cancun or Cozumel?
If you are wondering about the airport in Cozumel, bear in mind you must take a ferry from this island to Playa del Carmen and then drive south to Tulum, a 45 minute ride. Tulum is 81 miles or 131 Km south of Cancun, so the best option is to fly into Cancun International Airport.
What is the closest airport to Tulum?
Cancun International Airport
The closest airport to Tulum is Cancun International Airport. Tulum is located 120 kilometers away from the airport, approximately a 1.5-hour drive. We can arrange a private driver service for your convenience, either one way or return trip.
Which is safer Cancun or Tulum?
Thousands of tourists travel to Tulum every year and it’s become a very popular tourist destination. In fact, because of its laidback nature, I’d say Tulum is even safer than Cancun. In fact, it made it to the top spot in the US News list of the best places to visit in Mexico.