A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Tulum is a beach town on Mexico's Caribbean coast, known for Mayan ruins above the sea, white-sand beaches and freshwater cenotes. It scores 9 out of 10 for beaches, romance and wellness, and 8 for food, making it a favourite for couples and wellness retreats.
The best time to visit Tulum is November to April, the dry season, with sunny days and calm seas. Hurricane season runs from June to November.
Visit the Tulum ruins early in the morning, then swim at the beaches below. Swim or snorkel in cenotes such as Gran Cenote and Dos Ojos. The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has lagoons, mangroves and wildlife. The town is known for yoga studios, beach clubs and boutique hotels, and the ruins of Cobá are an easy day trip.
Tulum suits couples, honeymooners and wellness travellers.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney