Leaving behind the old world charm of Cuba, we arrived in Playa del Carmen, Mexico for some ancient ruins, good food, sun and sea. We stayed at the Thompson Hotel Playa del Carmen for our visit. The first day after our arrival, we headed to Tulum about a 40-minute drive away. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya. It is built on 12 meter tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and served as a major port for Coba. It is probably the most picturesque Maya ruin overlooking the ocean in the Riviera Maya. We enjoyed a day of exploring the Tulum ruins, swimming in a nearby cenote, and just chilling on a beautiful beach at Soliman Bay.



























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Nice pictures. Is there a special season to visit this place, or is it good for all seasons. For a guy visiting California— how far is it from San Francisco, and is it a good idea to travel from there?
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June, Sep, Oct are supposedly the rainiest here and peak is the winter months for us in the Northern Hemisphere. From June to Sep, it is also whale shark season where you can snorkel/dive with these giant animals :)
The flight is about 5.5 hours from San Fran to Cancun. From Cancun, it’s about hour and half drive. You can also check out Chichen Itza, the most popular Maya site in the area. I will write about it in my next post. Hope this is helpful!
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