An Iguana sunbathing at Tulum ruins

To Tulum and beyond

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August 21st 2010
I remember reading Tulum described as "Eco Chic" and I think the phrase describes it well. We based ourselves in Tulum pueblo, the town, about 1km or so from the beach but with a larger choice of restaurants, bars and more importantly, cheap hotels. We were lucky enough to find a pretty new hotel with a little kitchenette (Hotel Nadia Suites 500MXN) just off the main road. The bed and pillows were ... read more

North America » Mexico » Quintana Roo » Tulum

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more