Tulum by boat: snorkelling in front of the Mayan ruins

When to go to Tulum

Tulum has a warm tropical climate. The calendar on the trip page shows the dates on sale.

• Dry season

  December to April

  Warm, sunny days and generally calmer weather.

  €€€The most requested months: book ahead.

• Shoulder season

  May to July

  Hotter days and warm water for snorkelling.

  €€Prices are usually lower than in winter.

• Rainy season

  August to November

  Hot and humid, with more rain; this is also the Atlantic hurricane season, so check the forecast.

  €Fewer visitors and lower prices.

Our pick: the dry months for calm morning seas. Bring biodegradable sunscreen in any season.

How to get to Tulum

Tulum is reached from the Cancún area or from its own airport, then by road.

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  By plane

  Tulum has an airport, and Cancún is a few hours away by road. Check the airlines for the current routes.

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  By car or bus

  Tulum is on the coastal highway of the Riviera Maya. Check the bus and transfer operators.

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  From your hotel

  Hotel pick-up is not included: you make your own way to the meeting point.

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  To the boat

  Agua Clara Diving Tulum (Lot 1, Calle Luna Pte.), with the 8:45 departure. The minimum age is 12.