In this section we will describe the various archaeological sites in Quintana Roo, the musts for tourists and what can they easily ignore; learn some history and get to know its culture.A worldwide place known for its beautiful beaches and splendid natural sights, Quintana Roo has one of the greatest archaeological sites of the world.
Tulum, a truly fantastic place, full of history and mystical touch makes it a favorite place to visit and enjoy.
How to get to this place?, It is quite simple, Tulum is located 128 kilometers from Cancún, taking the Federal Highway (307) to the south. It takes an hour and 55 minutes or buy a ticket at the bus station or a package tour to Tulum. The two-hour ride is worth. My advice, don’t forget to take a cushion to place it on your seat to be more comfortable and mosquito repellent, wear light clothes and walking shoes for long walks.
Now let's talk about the history of this majestic place. In ancient times was Tulum was known by the name Zama, which means sunrise or dawn. It was one of the most important cities of the thirteenth century and was one of the most important trade routes at the time, it is something like a customs office, where all goods had to be checked.
Translated to Spanish Tulum means “muro” (wall in English), referring to the wall surrounding the castle, this name seems to have been used to name the city when it was already in ruins back in the XIX Century.
This building has a very good structure, it appears that the Mayans were excellent engineers and architects. Tourists can see the buildings that once formed the heart of the city, surrounded by the majestic wall. These three side-walls delimit the boundary of the site, north, south and west. The Mayans had a perfect view of the Caribbean Sea as its eastern part was directly facing the beach.
The castle is the most important building of the complex, because of its huge size. With three entrances with columns decorated with snakes gives them quite a character.
In front of the castle there is a platform that used to be a dance floor. There are two other buildings that complement the ensemble.
The activities that can be done in Tulum are diverse and quite interesting. For obvious reasons, the hiking is the most important of all. Great sceneries to take beautiful pictures to remind of such a place. The beach is so near you´re tempted to try it. And speaking of memories you cannot miss the souvenir shops where you can buy your miniature replica of the castle.
For now, hope this small guide to Tulum can be useful to plan a trip to this lovely place and we’ll continue talking about some other archaleogical sites you will love too.
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