Where is Tulum

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One of the last cities inhabited by the Maya people, Tulum was once an important trading hub, generating enormous wealth exporting jade and obsidian.
Now, it's a fascinating city-museum, with well-preserved temples & stunning coastal views.

Where is Tulum located?

Tulum is 102 km from Valladolid, 48 km from Coba, and 133 km from Cancun. See also our Tulum Ruins Travel Guide for more info. The site is also just 144 km from another famous Mayan site, the Chichen Itza.

Getting to Tulum By Buy Bus

Most hotels in Cancun (the closest city to Tulum) and around either have bus tours to Tulum or information on the nearest station to catch a bus. Don’t hesitate to ask at Your Hotel Reception, No Matter where you are in the area!

Tulum Ruins on the Map!

If you are driving from Cancun, take Mexican Highway 307 south out of Cancun. See the Tulum location on the map and get more specific directions: