Tulum Beach, Public beach at Caribbean Sea in Tulum, Mexico
The 90-meter shoreline features clear turquoise waters against white sand, bordered by limestone cliffs and palm trees along the coast.
The beach sits below ancient Mayan ruins, constructed in the 13th century as part of the last operating Mayan trading port.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing practices along this coast, using methods passed down through generations of Mayan communities.
Visitors can access the beach through public entrances or beach clubs, with rental equipment and facilities available at multiple points.
Sea turtles nest annually on protected sections of the beach between May and October, laying eggs in carefully monitored zones.
Location: Tulum
GPS coordinates: 20.21381,-87.42890
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:35
The Caribbean holds beaches that have kept their natural shape and offer travelers a different view of the region. Some sit on small islands, others along coasts protected by coral reefs. Eagle Beach in Aruba draws visitors with its white sand, while Flamenco Beach on Culebra in Puerto Rico is known for its clear water. Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman stretches along the western shore, and Anse de Grande Saline in Saint Barthélemy remains secluded and backed by hills. Tulum in Mexico pairs beach with Mayan ruins, Bathsheba in Barbados shows rocky coastal formations, and Treasure Beach in Jamaica is a quiet fishing village with dark sand. Caribbean beaches vary in character and location. Rendezvous Bay in Anguilla and Long Bay in Saint Martin offer wide stretches of sand, while Half Moon Bay in Antigua stands out for its protected cove. Shoal Bay in Antigua is popular with snorkelers, Sorobon Beach in Bonaire sits in a shallow mangrove area, and Pigeon Point in Tobago features a long wooden jetty. Zoni Beach on Culebra sees few visitors, La Sagesse Bay in Grenada is lined with palms, and Varadero in Cuba runs for several miles along the northern coast. These beaches work as starting points for travelers looking to explore the region beyond the standard tourist circuit.
Maya Ruins of Tulum
102 m
Sistema Sac Actun
5.2 km
Xel-Ha Park
13.8 km
Sistema Dos Ojos
12.9 km
Muyil
24.5 km
Xelha
13.3 km
Xpu Ha Beach
33.8 km
Cavernas de Tulum
3.5 km
Xcacel Beach
16.2 km
Cenote Angelita
17.8 km
Native Park Tulum
9.7 km
Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich
9.8 km
Cenote Tak Be Ha
12.9 km
Sfer Ik Uh May
23 km
Cenote Cristal
9 km
Cenote Car Wash
9 km
Playa Chemuyil
18 km
Tulum National Park
315 m
LabnaHa
8.9 km
Cenote Zacil Ha
9.1 km
Cenote Manati
7.1 km
Cenote Calimba
5.7 km
Xcacel Beach
16.2 km
Cenote Xunaan-Ha
16.1 km
Playa Xpu-Ha
33.8 km
Cenote Calavera
3.5 km
Playa Paraiso, Tulum
1.2 km
Laguna de Kaan Luum
14.3 kmReviews
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