Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comTulum and Xel-Ha from Cozumel
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Location: Cozumel, Mexico
Product code: 2895COZTULUM
Visit the mysterious ruins of Tulum. Enjoy the view as you explore this abandoned walled city that towers above the deep turquoise of the Caribbean. Then visit Xel-Ha, a beautiful natural aquarium, home to many varieties of colorful tropical fish. Here you can learn to snorkel or simply sit in one of the beach chairs and soak up the sun!
TULUM - the 'Walled City', is mounted high on the edge of a cliff, this abandoned city towers above the deep turquoise of the Caribbean and a beautiful white sandy beach. The city within the walls was only inhabited by the nobles, high priests and esteemed citizens such as astronomers whereas the lower classes lived in simple wood and thatch huts beyond. The buildings in the city were originally covered with brilliant paintings and carvings stark white, deep red or vibrant blue, but only faint remnants of these now remain.
A guided visit of the site takes about 45 minutes and then some time at leisure to take photos of the picturesque views.
Then continue to XEL-HA (pronounced shell-ha). A large area of protected inlets and lagoons, Xel-Ha is a beautiful natural aquarium, home to many varieties of colorful tropical fish. Here visitors can learn to snorkel and enjoy observing the fish at an arms length or simply sit in one of the beach chairs and soak up the sun! Xel-Ha is 15 minutes north of Tulum, ideally located to combine the day with a visit to the ruins. There are several restaurants in the park giving the option of arranging a group lunch in one of them or guests can be at leisure.
Tulum
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- January 01 (New Years Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- 6:45am
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- Bilingual guide
- Return ferry transportation
- Entrance to the park
- Snorkel gear
- Lunch
- Soft drinks and beer
- Gratuity (optional)
- Additional Activities
- Transportation to/from hotel
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
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- Actual time spent at Xel-Ha is approximately 5 hours
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We were extremely dissatisfied. Tulum and Xel-Ha were fabulous, but the tour was run so poorly. Much ... Read more ›
Michelle B, United States, January 2007
A must see! I loved it, and will definitely go back. Read more ›
Ephraim R, United States, June 2007
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