Tulum, Gay Travel Guide
September 21st, 2009 by Ricardo d Argence, under Travel and Leisure. No Comments
Without a doubt, Mexico is a top spot for a vacation. This is a great place, and not only to catch up with the sun on the beach. Some popular locations like Tulum combine history and fantastic beaches to enjoy truly amazing vacations.
Tulum is a city with fantastic archeological findings and amazing beaches. It is located just south of Playa del Carmen and Akumai. Sited on the limestone cliffs, Tulum looks out over the Caribbean Sea.
Tulum is a very good combination of history and Mexico’s beaches are well known. Instead of traveling all over to see different sites, you’ll get to have both kinds of experiences in the same area.
Tulum was part of the Mayan Riviera. The archeological site here was built between 1200 and 1450.
It was a trading post due to its location off the water. The city’s skyscraper El Castillo is used as a lighthouse to help and direct travelers through the reefs.
The city which was surrounded by walls in its three sides is its distinct feature. This wall is seven meters thick and up to five meters tall. Warriors could defend against attack from a walkway on the city wall. The remaining side of the city is protected by the sea.
Today 60 buildings still stand at the site, which are all open for touring. Plaques adorn the walls to guide visitors, this allows for a self guided tour of the ruins.
Tulum also features amazing beaches, like those you expect from Mexico’s coastline. They are considered some of the world’s top scenic beaches, attracting visitors from around the globe.
The beaches contain a gorgeous shade of white sand and the water is a perfect blue. The waters welcome kayakers, divers, and fishers.
Tulum’s reef is part of the Great Mayan Reef which spreads from Cancun, Mexico, to Roatan, Honduras, and which is the second biggest in the world. It is 1000 kilometers with 120 kilometers at the Tulum beach.
Like to provide opportunities in the sea off the beach and see eighty four types of people, fish and other sea creatures of more than 450 varieties of coral. It is a true adventure.
I can guarantee you that Tulum is one of the most special places on earth. This area is unforgettable since there are so many nice things to do when you visit.
