7.26.2011

Tulum, Mexico: Part Three

One of the defining features of Tulum is the collection of ancient Mayan ruins that line the coast. For a few pesos, you can enter what used to be a bustling mecca of Mayan culture. Plan on spending at least two hours exploring this one-of-kind marvel. Here's another shot from inside the Tulum ruins:


Less than two hours away (by car) from Tulum is the area of Coba. There you can rent a mountain bike for approximately one US dollar and explore jungle paths even more ancient ruins.

While you're exploring the jungle in Coba, do yourself a favor and climb this pyramid:

It's almost 150' tall! Here's the view from the top:


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