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\u2013\u00a0This post was written by\u00a0Megan Witkin \u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Tulum<\/a> a must-see place on your visit to Mexico\u2019s Yucatan coast. There\u2019s so much more to Tulum than its pristine beaches and golden sunsets \u2013 but if that\u2019s your vibe, there are plenty of options. Feeling like the main character in your own adventure story? There are activities in Tulum for that, too! Kickstart your Mexico adventure with the ultimate list of things to do in Tulum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical things to do in Tulum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most unique activities in Tulum is the ancient Maya ruins, built over generations and rediscovered in the last century. Tulum\u2019s convenient proximity to these ancient wonders makes a visit to more than one archeological site realistic. Check out these activities at the ancient Maya ruins, one of the best things to do in Tulum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Turn back time at the Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 Ruins<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Admiring the pyramids at Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 is ranked one of the top things to do in Tulum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Giant stone pyramids, ancient altars to the gods, a beautiful tropical backdrop \u2013 and the occasional human sacrifice to promote the health and well-being of the community \u2013 are what legends are made of. The mighty Maya city of Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 boasts five ancient sites located just west of the scenic Yucatan coast, which puts this at the top of our Tulum activities list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built between two sacred cenotes, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 draws millions of visitors each year to study its rich \u2013 and complicated \u2013 significance in Mexican culture. Just four square miles in area, nearly 35,000 ancient Maya people lived, worked, and worshipped within this once-inhabited archeological site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look closely for intricate details as the structures are full of symbolic meaning; the four-sided pyramid El Castillo<\/em> has a combined total of 365 steps \u2013 the number of days in a solar year. Additionally, during the summer and fall equinox, shadows align between the structures to create the illusion of a snake slithering down the staircase. It is details and hidden meanings like this that make visiting Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/a> one of those most interesting things to do in Tulum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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