Journey from Cozumel to Tulum and Coastal Ruins
Meet at the Cozumel ferry pier 30 minutes before the ferry departs for Playa del Carmen. After a pleasant and comfortable 40-minute ferry ride to Playa del Carmen, an air-conditioned van will be waiting for the 45-minute drive to the famous ruins of Tulum.
During the trip, get acquainted with important facts about present and past life in Quintana Roo, including demographics, ethnic groups, gastronomy, and history, setting the mood for your immersion in the Mayan world.
Once in Tulum, take a 10-minute walk to the entrance of the site. For approximately 1.5 hours, become acquainted with facts and tales of ancient and modern Mayan life.
Discuss the culture as it was during the time of Tulum. Examine the inscriptions and murals on the temples, their decoration, rich iconography, and what they mean to the Mayans.
Take a shuttle ride to Tulum beach, where you will board a small boat and see the ruins from the sea.
