Experts' Choice Award Tulum Beach
What the experts agree on
Tulum Beach dazzles with powdery white sand and glassy turquoise waters, but the real magic is the dramatic Mayan pyramid backdrop. It's perfect for lounging or exploring nearby ruins, though increasing development from bungalow hotels is changing
Fodor's "Tulum's main beach is a tropical paradise comprised of glassy water and powdery sand, set off from the jungle by dunes and, increasingly, low-slung bungalow hotels...amenities: food and drink; toilets." Full review
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Best For : swimming; walking.
Fodor's "Talk about a beach with a view! At Tulum's archeological site, the Caribbean's signature white sand and turquoise waters are framed by a backdrop of Mayan pyramids." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It’s absolutely gorgeous here—after all, it is the area’s main attraction...it’s easy to spend the day here, whether you’re lounging in the sand or hopping around the hotel bars." Full review
Afar Magazine "Running three miles along the Tulum coastline, this massive beach has some of the Riviera Maya’s best conditions: soft white sand, waves tame enough for a calm swim, plus incredible..." Full review
