--- title: "Tulum" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Tulum." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/tulum" locale: "en" --- # Tulum Primary place hint: Tulum ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [Mexico](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/mexico) > [Quintana Roo](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/quintana-roo) > [Tulum](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/tulum) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/tulum) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Tulum ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Tulum with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/mexico/yucatan-peninsula/tulum) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel publication and guide site focused on professionally edited destination research and trip-planning resources. Its Tulum travel guide is a strong planning resource for turquoise waters, cenotes, Mayan ruins, jungle escapes, attractions, local spots, and expert tips. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/tulum/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Their Tulum guide gives a well-rounded view of Mayan heritage, Caribbean coast scenery, ruins, cenotes, eco-conscious accommodations, dining, and nearby experiences. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-tulum-mexico/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a practical travel blog by long-time travel bloggers Caroline and Craig Makepeace. Their Tulum activities guide is useful for visitors balancing chilled-out ideas with more adventurous ways to spend time there. - [Expert Vagabond](https://expertvagabond.com/tulum-things-to-do/) (expertvagabond.com) Expert Vagabond is Matthew Karsten's adventure travel and digital nomad blog with strong practical destination coverage. His Tulum things-to-do guide offers practical visitor planning context around the beach town's main activities. - [Tales of a Backpacker](https://talesofabackpacker.com/where-to-stay-in-tulum/) (talesofabackpacker.com) Tales of a Backpacker is Claire Sturzaker's solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog. Her Tulum accommodation guide is helpful for budget-conscious travelers comparing areas and places to stay for a vacation. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-tulum-travel-guide/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog by Kiersten Rich. Her Tulum travel guide gives readers a helpful overview of planning basics, beaches, nightlife, and the wider visitor experience. - [Hand Luggage Only](https://handluggageonly.co.uk/heading-to-mexico-what-every-visitor-must-know-about-visiting-tulum/) (handluggageonly.co.uk) Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home blog by Yaya and Lloyd with visual destination and trip inspiration content. Their Tulum article is a practical primer on what visitors should know before a trip, especially for understanding the destination’s coastal Maya context. - [My Adventures Across The World](https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/tulum-cenotes/) (myadventuresacrosstheworld.com) My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog focused on practical destination guidance. Her Tulum cenotes guide is useful for comparing Riviera Maya swimming spots and choosing this activity with clearer trip-planning context. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/tulum-ruins-in-mexico/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle business resource by Nick and Dariece. Their Tulum Ruins guide offers a well-rounded look at visiting the archaeological site, including costs, history, tours, activities, and beach access. - [Travel Off Path](https://www.traveloffpath.com/top-7-daytrips-from-tulum-you-dont-want-to-miss/) (traveloffpath.com) Travel Off Path is an independent travel news publication focused on tourism developments and destination trends. Their day-trip roundup is a good resource for travelers who want to pair Tulum with nearby ruins, beaches, reserves, and cenotes. - [Dreams in Heels](https://dreamsinheels.com/3-days-in-tulum-itinerary/) (dreamsinheels.com) Dreams in Heels is Olga Maria's solo female travel and lifestyle blog with a Latina travel perspective. Her three-day Tulum itinerary gives short-trip planners a practical framework for making the most of a weekend or brief beach-town getaway. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/is-tulum-safe/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site for backpackers and independent travelers. Their Tulum safety guide is helpful for independent travelers looking for current crime-awareness advice and practical ways to move beyond standard tourist areas. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/is-tulum-safe/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is Kristin Addis's solo female travel blog and travel business. Her Tulum safety guide gives solo female travelers a focused set of practical tips for visiting the destination independently. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/tulum-solo-travel-guide/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site by Jessie Festa. Her Tulum solo travel guide is a strong fit for independent visitors planning how to navigate and enjoy the beach town on their own. - [Bucket List Journey](https://bucketlistjourney.net/tulum-mayan-ruins/) (bucketlistjourney.net) Bucket List Journey is Annette White's bucket-list and experience-planning travel site. Her Tulum Mayan Ruins article is a helpful guide to touring the archaeological site as a meaningful Yucatan Peninsula activity. ## Travel Videos - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuejo3Cb7II) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing travel videos, adventures, and practical travel information. This Tulum video gives a timely look at current tourism conditions, focusing on the destination being quieter, less busy, and more affordable than before.