Going to Cozumel on a cruise.I would like do the Tulum Mayan Ruins excursion. Any suggestions I need to know?

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Gevera Bert

It's REALLY REALLY REALLY hot at Tulum. Did I say it was hot? I went in late September and I thought I was going to melt. I saw people with umbrellas as I was getting off the bus and I wondered why. Within fifteen minutes I would have strangled someone for an umbrella.
I don't know how long RC gives you--I went through Carnival. I don't remember how long the tender ride was from the boat to the dock. The bus ride was about an hour each way. We stopped at a gift shop on the way there. The bus was air-conditioned. We had an hour or so at the ruins proper and then took the tram to the nearby complex of shops (near the parking lot). They had some people in native dress you could photograph, and also that day they had men jumping off a pole and flying (very cool).
There's a lovely little beach there--I didn't have time to go into the water, but it's beautiful. After the bus returned us to the dock, the tender then took us to Cozumel where the boat was waiting which was a longer ride.
Personally, I was disappointed in Tulum. It's very small, there's no real pyramid, you can't go into any of the buildings. It's interesting historically because it was inhabited when the Spanish arrived. It's decadent Mayan architecture, and not what I expected. Unfortunately Carnival only offers trips to Chichen Itza on the very short cruises which don't do the rest of the Caribbean--that's what you really want to go to if given the choice.
If you have time to go around Cozumel as well, go to Chankanaab Park. Snorkeling, swim with dolphins, and a lovely (hot) walk through a jungle filled with life-size reproductions of pre-Columbian artifacts including the Sun Stone, the moon stone, and more. There are some pictures on my web site of the park (been there 2x) under the heading of "fun".
If you want more details, contact me through IM or my 360 page or my web site.

ya_ss_ef

When i went to Tulum I didn't get there through Royal Caribbean but I can tell you that you should really go. It is a very beautiful site with some of the best beaches I have ever seen. I got there from Cancun on a shuttle bus that was very comfortable with A/C and lavatory. The beach is very clean and the ocean is clear. You will get to see some ruins and explore among the places where the Mayas resided. Again... I HIGHLY recomend you take this excursion. There is beautiful wildlife (mostly iguanas and small friendly reptiles) and the ocean shores is full of colorful fish and coral. Have fun!

maat13101

My experience with the Tulum ruins tour was that it wasn't really a tour at all. The air conditioned bus drops you off, you walk into the site, it's beautifull and you can lay your hands on it and the beach is prestine. You can't climb the temples though (at least you couldn't when I was there 3 yrs ago). Bring water or gatorade as it gets muggy there and gatorade is expensive at the shops. And then the bus picks you up again later.

Here's a link for you.

http://www.travelyucatan.com/tulum_mexico.php

fluffernutter

is cozumel even there anymore? when i was down there last it was in hurricane wilma and the ocean met the lagoon and pretty much destroyed cozumel. that ***** wilma ruined my vacation. anyway we didn't get a chance to visit the tulum ruins but we did see chichen itza. tulum i think is a 3 or 4 hour bus ride(with the time for the boat taking you to shore). plus you spend a few hours at the ruins so it's definitely an all day thing. they use the really nice big tour buses like we have hear. a/c and all but the tour guide is talking a lot of the time. oh yeah they also generally stop for a meal on the way back but i suggest you take a small bag with water and food. if you have anymore questions email me.

alexisc0798@sbcglobal.net

Ive been there and im 9! dont say it is your first time? bring a one piece bathing suit. I didnt and got stung by a jellyfish and went to the er.OUCH!!!

Shaney

There is about 100 km from Cancun, I don't know from Cozumel.
We spend just a half day in Tulum and I'd like to spend the other half on the beautiful beach they have there, but we have been to Xel Ha and have a wonderful snorkeling experience.
Very nice place, good guides, a lot of walking and plenty of iguanas.
Time - January 05
I encourage you to go and visit. Seems like Chicken Itza ruins is a lot more interesting but never been there.
Good luck

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