Well Travelled reader, Pamela Allen, shares with us her experience in Tulum, a resort town in Mexico with a 13th-century walled Mayan archaeological site.
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How would you rate your experience?
5-stars
The one thing not to be missed is?
One thing not to be missed is swimming in Grand Cenote. Whether you choose to scuba dive or snorkel is up to you. Swimming through this incredible natural sinkhole was a mind blowing experience which I can’t recommend enough. The waters were incredibly clear and teeming with wildlife.
If I had more time, I would have …
I would have explored more ruins. I only saw one site and heard there were many more. Some were located inland, while others were on the beach front. The different architecture of the ruins really makes you wonder how these were built in ancient times!
My hot travel tip is …
My travel tip is to visit the Tulum Ruins in the Riviera Maya – bring your swimmers with you as there is a staircase down to a stunning beach which was a welcome respite from the Mexican heat. The sand was white and the waters were cool!
How do you rank this trip?
Tulum was absolutely beautiful. It might not be my number 1 but it’s certainly top 3 (New York is definitely my number one!).
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My favourite meal was …
I could not get enough of the guacamole! I think I ordered it everyday. It’s just so fresh and delicious in Mexico. They make it to order with fresh ingredients and they also make their own corn chips! It’s just so delicious.
I never travel without …
A device on which to take photos – normally my mobile phone so I can add images to Facebook and Instagram to share with friends and family back home.
Some final thoughts:
Although the beaches, ruins and cenotes are not to be missed, try to make some time to visit some of the local art and craft shops also. Just be careful of wooden artefacts as they may not be allowed back into Australia.
