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Playa Pescadores
Playa Pescadores is a relaxing beach in Tulum. Enjoy the soft sand and clear water.
Rated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 5,246 reviews.
- Quintana Roo
- City
Tulum
Maya ruins on a cliff above the sea, a long beach road of hotels and cenotes in the jungle behind.
Photo: Sasha India · CC BY 2.0Our take
Tulum, in short
Maya ruins on a cliff, a beach road of boutique hotels and cenotes in the jungle behind. Pricier and busier every year.
Beautiful, and no longer a secret. Book ahead for everything.
Good for
- Yoga
- Eco-hotels
- Cenotes
Worth knowing
- Rent a bike. Traffic on the beach road crawls, and cycling is quicker.
- Grand Cenote is famous, but Cenote Calavera is closer to town and perfect for a quick, adventurous plunge.
- Visit the ruins at 8:00 AM sharp to beat the tour buses from Cancun.
In pictures
Around town
Photo: holachetumal · CC BY 3.0
Photo: Eduardo Manchon · CC BY-SA 3.0The numbers
At a glance
- State
- Quintana Roo
- In the directory
- 35 beaches
- Within 20 km
- 8 hotels
- Population
- 18,233
Before you go
Common questions
Where is Tulum?
In Quintana Roo, on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.
How many beaches in Tulum are in the directory?
35 beaches are listed for Tulum, Quintana Roo, most-reviewed first.
Which beaches in Tulum do visitors review most?
Parque Nacional Tulum, Xel-Há, and Gran Cenote, by number of Google reviews.
Where can I stay near Tulum?
8 hotels are listed within 20 km, among them Onyx Tulum, Tulum Beach Hotel, and Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club.
What is Tulum best for?
Yoga, eco-hotels, and cenotes. The vibe: bohemian and spiritual.
Getting there
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Most reviewed
Top beaches
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El Paraíso Tulum
El Paraíso Tulum is a charming beach club and restaurant. Enjoy delicious food and relaxing vibes by the Caribbean.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 2,269 reviews.
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Playa Ruinas
Playa Ruinas offers stunning views and soft sands. It's a great spot for swimming and relaxation.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 1,612 reviews.
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Playa Las Palmas
Playa Las Palmas offers a lovely beach experience. Enjoy calm waters and soft sand.
Rated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 943 reviews.
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Playa Santa Fe
Playa Santa Fe is a tranquil spot in Tulum. Enjoy soft sands and clear waters.
Rated 4.0 out of 5 on Google from 526 reviews.
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Playa Mirador
Playa Mirador is a lovely beach in Tulum. It's a great spot to relax and enjoy the Caribbean sun.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 511 reviews.
Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim · CC BY 2.0Tulum Beach
Tulum Beach is a serene escape in Quintana Roo. Enjoy the soft sand and clear waters.
Where to stay
Hotels near Tulum
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Onyx Tulum
2.8 km awayRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 3,856 reviews.
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Tulum Beach Hotel
3.1 km awayRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 43 reviews.
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Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club
3.7 km awayRated 4.2 out of 5 on Google from 1,536 reviews.
Photo: Lee Vilenski · CC BY-SA 4.0Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
4.8 km awayRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 7,527 reviews.
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Papaya Playa Project
5.5 km awayRated 4.0 out of 5 on Google from 2,603 reviews.
Photo: Azulik · CC BY-SA 4.0Azulik Resort
5.8 km awayRated 3.7 out of 5 on Google from 2,235 reviews.
Photo: Micyaotl Garcia · CC BY 2.0Amansala Resort
7.2 km awayRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 1,292 reviews.
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Casa Tortuga Tulum
8.0 km awayRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 8,261 reviews.
The full list
Every beach in Tulum
35 listed, by town, most-reviewed first.
Tulum
- Parque Nacional Tulum
- Xel-Há
- Gran Cenote
- Laguna de Kaan Luum
- Playa Pescadores
- Cenote Zacil-Ha
- Playa Paraíso Beach Club
- Vesica Tulum
- Parque Dos Aguas
- Cenote Calavera
- El Paraíso Tulum
- Cenote Santa Cruz Tulum
- Playa Ruinas
- Cenotes Sac Actún
- Cenote Corazón del Paraíso
- Cenote Taak Bi Ha
- Playa Las Palmas
- Cenote Cristal
- Cenote Yax-kin
- Cenote Nic Te Ha
- Cenote Zemway
- Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich
- Playa Santa Fe
- Playa Mirador
- Cenote Caracol
- Cenote Aldea Zamá
- Cenote Tankah
- Soy Tulum Beach Club
- Playa Punta Piedra
- Cenote El Pit
- Cenote Manati
- Tuuch Cenote - Shibari Tulum
- Imix Beach Club
- Playa de Tulum
- Tulum Beach
Hotel occupancy · Riviera Maya
When it's busy
DataTur hotel occupancy for Riviera Maya (Quintana Roo). DataTur reports by tourism destination: these are the figures for Riviera Maya as a whole, not for Tulum alone.
Busiest, on average
February, December
Occupancy averages about 82% in December. Book ahead.
Quietest, on average
September, October
Occupancy averages about 62% in September, so rooms are easier to find.
In 2024: busiest February (86.4%) · quietest September (59.4%)
January 2024 to December 2024, 0–100% occupancy scale.
Source: Official hotel occupancy statistics from DataTur (SECTUR Mexico). Aggregated across registered lodging categories.