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Stunning Beaches & Cenotes! Tulum’s New Airport Sees 1 Million Passengers In First Year
Dec
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Some of probably the most lovely white sand seashores I’ve ever seen are in Tulum.
So it’s no marvel that the airport making Tulum much more accessible to world vacationers has been an enormous success.
According to new figures launched as Tulum International Airport celebrated its first birthday, the airport has already welcomed 1.1 million passengers.
That’s exceeded expectations (by greater than 30%), and Tulum International Airport has grow to be the second busiest airport within the state.
So why is Tulum so common?
Tulum’s Stunning Beaches
People go to Tulum not simply because its airport is convenient; it’s also identified for its unimaginable seashores.
When you image a typical seaside in paradise, these are the seashores that come to thoughts.
I’m an actual seaside bum, and these are a few of the finest I’ve seen.
Although common (code for crowded), you actually shouldn’t miss Playa Paraíso. This is a large stretch of white sand fringed with heat and shallow turquoise waters.
It was one among our favourite seashores for swimming.
The seaside golf equipment right here appeared luxurious and stylish, however as it is a public seaside, we didn’t use these, preferring to go it alone (and save a couple of bucks within the course of).
Perhaps probably the most well-known seaside in Tulum is Playa Ruinas, which sits beneath the well-known archeological ruins. It’s an incredible seaside and an iconic picture spot.
We checked out this seaside from above however didn’t head right down to discover the shoreline.
When we visited (in May), the staircase from the ruins to the seaside was closed for security causes.
The ruins listed below are fascinating, though very completely different from Chichen Itza.
This coastal metropolis’s location means the buildings sit a lot nearer to the bottom.
If you need leisure and calm with fewer guests, then attempt Playa Las Palmas.
You gained’t discover any showy services right here, however the seaside is free to entry and the proper place to put a towel and skim a e book whereas the youngsters construct sandcastles.
Worth Travelling For
Finally, though it’s barely additional away (round half-hour), we liked the seaside at Playa Akumal so it deserves a point out
A shocking seaside in its personal proper, this seaside is dwelling to a sea turtle nesting floor.
You can solely swim with the turtles right here in case you have a information and we employed an incredible information with the Akumal Dive Shop. Their packages start from MXN$750 ($37) per person.
We opted for the non-public tour choice (which I might advocate as a result of then you definately aren’t restricted by the swimming pace of the slowest swimmer in a bigger group) and have been amazed by the quantity and number of turtles and different ocean life we noticed.
It’s price noting that there’s a charge to entry Akumal Beach to cowl the price of conservation within the space. This is MXN$100 ($5) per person and contains entry to the showers, lockers, and restrooms.
Swim In Icy Cold Cenotes
As lovely because the seashores are (and the actually are) in the event you’re a water child like me and also you like to swim then you need to experience Tulum’s cenotes.
Their icy chilly water was refreshing break from the warmth and the ethereal, otherworldly environment solely added to the magic.
The warmth of Mexico was overwhelming for my British youngsters (who put on raincoats greater than T-shirts), so the cenotes have been the proper tonic for all of us.
Some of the very best within the space embody the Gran Cenote, the Cenote Dos Ojos, and the Cenote Carwash.
The best-known attraction within the space is the Gran Cenote, which might get very busy. Arrive early to beat the crowds, and you may get pleasure from floating within the blue waters earlier than the vacationer coaches arrive.
But even when it’s crowded, that doesn’t detract from the enjoyable.
There are turtles residing on this cenote, and in the event you’re fortunate you may spot one!
Less thrilling have been the bats that stay on the roof of the cave. It’s price noting that sporting lifejackets is obligatory right here, however you possibly can rent these on website. Entry costs MXN$500 ($25) per person.
We liked the semi-open cenote carwash (named after a carwash that was as soon as situated close by). The official title of this cenote is Aktun-Ha.
The water right here is pristine, and throughout the summer season months, algae turns it a vivid inexperienced.
There’s a swing rope to leap into the pool, which is plenty of enjoyable! This can be an important spot for snorkeling. Entry prices MXN£200 ($9.86) per particular person.
Further afield however nonetheless price mentioning was the Cenote Hikbuku, which we visited on our means from Tulum to the archeological ruins at Coba.
Core recollections have been made on this underground cenote as we took turns to take the ‘leap of dying’ from the excessive wall into the icy chilly water under.
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