Beaches in Tulum
3 best beaches to visit in Tulum
Sandy beach, Coast
Punta Allen is a small fishing village tucked away deep within the Sian Ka’an reserve. The village itself is not the main reason to visit. The highlight is a boat trip through the lagoons, mangroves, the sea and the coral reef. During the trip, you can spot dolphins, sea turtles, stingrays and a wide variety of birds. The programme usually also includes snorkelling and swimming in shallow natural pools. Punta Allen is one of the best day…
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Sandy beach, Resort
Zona Hotelera is an approximately 10 km-long stretch of beaches, boutique hotels, restaurants and shops between the Caribbean Sea and the jungle. It is all linked by the narrow Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila road. In my opinion, the beaches here are the best easily accessible beaches on the entire Mayan Riviera during the peak season. The sand is exceptionally fine, the beach is wide, and the combination of the turquoise sea, sloping palm trees…
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The Cove, Sandy beach
Akumal Bay is one of the best-known spots on the entire Mayan Riviera. This is not only because of its sandy beach, but above all because of the sea turtles that feed on seagrass in the shallow bay. At first glance, however, a visit seems unnecessarily confusing. The beach is public and you can access it for free, whilst the main entrance is subject to a charge. You can swim in the sea on your own, but you may only enter the protected area…
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