Like Cancún, Tulum is actually two cities; the ancient abandoned Tulum ruins and Tulum Pueblo, a city 1 1/4 miles (two km) south of the archeological zone. The Sian Ka'an Biosphere is accessed through Tulum Pueblo.
The exact origins of the Mayas remain unknown. What is known about them is that they dedicated an immense amount of time to erecting giant monuments of stone, in the form of temples, pyramids and palaces.
Coba Ruins
The Cobá ruins are located about 45 minutes from Tulum along a quiet highway through the jungle and are well worth visiting by either car or bus.
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Mayan Ruins at Tulum The Mayans' extraordinary architectural and cultural accomplishments rival those of the world's other great civilizations, and Mayan history is inseparable from that of the New World.
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People of the Yucatan The Yucatan is home to some of the friendliest folks in the world. Whether in Cancuns lively restaurants downtown, Meridas fashionable Paseo de Montejo, Campeches old walled forts,
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Ancient Maya The ancient Maya had a large number of gods in their complex religion, each with clearly defined characteristics and purposes. Here's the list of the top five Maya gods of all time:
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In December I had the pleasure of staying in Tulum, an amazing area... I arranged accommodations at Cabanas Copal, a small Cabanas Property on the beach and was not sure what to expect. When I checked in and got to my cabana, I realized there was no electricity ('here goes the hair dryer' was my first thought...), or ceiling fans (Oh' oh, Humidity check... ???) I must admit I was a little apprehensive but decided to be adventurous and live like a jungle woman for a day and try it anyway... (If you knew me... you would laugh, I am the type of person that likes my creature comforts... especially when it involves out of control hair in humid weather). The Simple and Rustic Cabana seemed comfortable and the beach was amazing... the mosquito nets over the bed and the candle light added a lot of romantic appeal and suddenly it seemed very charming and mysterious.
The long stretch of beach is very secluded and private, the tranquility and peaceful sense was completely relaxing and healing to the mind and body. I couldn't care less at that point that I looked like jungle woman and ended up staying 2 nights instead of one... If I didn't have to go back home the next day I would have stayed for a few more days.
If you want a few more ideas how to spend a week at Cabanas Copal... here is what they recommend....
The Mayans' extraordinary architectural and cultural accomplishments rival those of the world's other great civilizations, and Mayan history is inseparable from that of the New World.
The long stretch of beach is very secluded and private, the tranquility and peaceful sense was completely relaxing and healing to the mind and body. I couldn't care less at that point that I looked like jungle woman and ended up staying 2 nights instead of one... If I didn't have to go back home the next day I would have stayed for a few more days.
