There are the ruins right at Tulum of course, the ruins at Coba are maybe an hour from Tulum and the ruins at Chitznitza are maybe 2 to 3 hours away. The ones at Chitznitza are the most restored. If you go to any of the ruins, I highly suggest you get a private guide. Not expensive at all and you get so much more out of your visit to the ruins.
Tulum is also the departure point for the Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve. There is some excellent fishing in the preserve, as well as tours and educational programs. They actually have ecotourism accomodations right in the Preserve too.
We rented a private house right on the beach, about 5 minutes north of Tulum, most come with staff to take care of the properties, even cook for you. There are also resort type accomodations right by Tulum.
Tulum area is very quaint and more isolated compared to Cancun or Playa del Carmen which are more party centrals. So decide what type of atmosphere you are looking for.
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