Blue Tulum Resort & Spa - Local Area
Blue Tulum Resort & spa, a luxurious retreat, is an oasis nestled amidst lush tropical blossoms and palm trees on a white sand beach just five minutes south of Tulum and within walking distance from Tulum’s ancient Mayan Pyramids. It is 130 kilometers south of the Cancun International Airport, 30-45 minutes south of Playa del Carmen, 30 minutes from Playacar Golf Club and 20 minutes from Puerto Aventuras.
Luxe Top 10 Must See Attractions
Zama
Zama, Tulum's unparalleled location atop a spectacular cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, suggests that it served as an ancient watchtower to protect Maya trade routes. It was formerly an important center for commerce and astronomical observation. The Maya called it "Zama" (dawn). It encompasses the vestiges of one of the most exquisite cities ever built by the ancestral Mayan people.
Muyil
The Sanctuary of the Goddess Ixchel and the Temple of the Watch of the Lake, also called Xlahpak, are at Muyil. Located pproximately 20 kilometers from the hotel.
Coba
Located 42 kilometers northwest of Tulum.
Chichén Itzá
An extraordinary site voted recently as part of the 7 New World Wonders. Mayan ruins approximately 159 kilometes from the hotel.
Mesoamerican Reef
As with all towns and cities along the Caribbean coast of the Riviera Maya, Tulúm is situated next to the Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest coralline system in the world. This makes Tulúm a natural playground for divers and snorkelers who wish to experience its tranquility and crystalline waters filled with hundreds of fish and coral species. Snorkeling is always conducted in groups. The waters of the turquoise sea are calm and the reef is not too deep so it is not necessay to be a good swimmer, just delve into the adventures offered by this new experience.
Cenotes
Visit the following cenotes: Hidden Worlds (Dos ojos y Dos Palmas), Aktun Ha - Gran Cenote and Cristal Escondido o Maya Blu - D'zinup. Millions of years ago, the peninsula of Yucatán was covered by the ocean. Today, its singular calcareous soil consists of fossilized coral and former ocean floor. The entire area's lack of above ground rivers is duly compensated by the existence of a network of underground rivers, caves and caverns that are fed by rainwater, which filters through the limestone and then flows towards the sea. During the ice age, most of the underground cave systems dried up and the water that dripped through the porous limestone created the most extraordinary rock formations, which boast an incredible series of stalactites and stalagmites. When the underground rivers began flowing again, parts of the limestone vaults eroded, weakened and finally collapsed, unveiling a series of fresh water sinkholes. These were called "cenotes" by the ancient Maya, who considered them the entrance into the spiritual underworld.
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Sian Ka'an, translated from Mayan is “Gift is born of the sky." It is located 24 kilometers south of Tulúm and was decreed a nature reserve in 1986. It currently stretches over a total area of 650,000 hectares in the state of Quintana Roo. The reserve encompasses all the main ecosystems in Central America and the Caribbean and its flora boasts 800 classified vegetable species. More than 2.000 different animal species have been registered to date, including over 300 types of birds and 100 mammal types. Reptiles in the area include the green loggerhead and hawksbill sea turtles. Its coast boasts 120 kilometers of coral reef barriers, with unparalleled coral formations of 80 types, more than 450 fish species and countless other life forms. Boca Paila Fishing enthusiasts will find themselves in a true paradise in both the Caribbean Sea and the extensive protected lagoon. Boca Paila has staked its reputation as one of the premiere permit fisheries, and offers a high success rate for bonefish, snook, barracuda, yellow tail jack and tarpon. Jungle Other attractions include authentic jungle tours aboard small boats or kayaks, which sail through the ancient canals that were once used by the Maya. These magnificent tours offer a firsthand experience at watching birds and crocodiles. Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen offers a day of shopping and fun.