Tulum Mayan Ruins GPS Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Tulum Archaeological Site

  Your tour of this incredible archaeological site kicks off right next to the parking lot, where the path to the ruins begins. From here, you'll simply follow this path to discover an ancient, fascinating ruin. NOTE: The tour is over 1.5 miles long, with more than 28 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Casa Cenote

  The first major landmark you'll encounter is the Casa Cenote. You'll step through the entrance and find yourself in another world entirely.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3

  To our left stands the Platforma Funeraria, where the ancient Mayans conducted their funeral rites. Before a body was buried or cremated, the Mayans would place maize in their mouth. This served as food for their journey to the next world, but also represented life and rebirth.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  El Castillo

  It's impossible to miss the next stop, El Castillo. Standing at 40 feet, The Castle was built to honor the Mayan God Kukulkan and stands at the highest elevation in Tulum, making the already imposing structure even more striking.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Temple of the Frescoes

  As you keep walking, you'll see the Temple of Frescoes, renowned for its detailed paintings of various Mayan deities.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Tulum

  Then you'll visit the Temple of the Wind, one of the most interesting structures in Tulum. The Temple sits atop a cliff and was built to serve as a warning of approaching storms. The round platforms seen here indicate that this is a temple to the Wind God.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7

  The genius of Mayan architecture is epitomized in this building, The House of Chultun. Here, rainwater harvesting ensured that the people in Tulum had enough fresh water for all their needs. The building is structured in a manner so that rainwater would drain into the reservoir.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  If you look closely you can see that there is an intricate web of holes in the temple. When hurricane force winds blow from the Caribbean, the holes start to whistle loudly and function as an efficient warning system.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  Now continue past the platform and stop in front of the ruins of a house on the right. This is Casa del Noreste, or the Northwest House. This house would have been home to important members of Mayan society.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10

  There are niched figurines of the Maya ‘Descending God’ or Venus which finds prominence across the main facade of the temple reflecting the work of artisans of Mayan era. The “Descending God” is manifested as a stucco figure on the western wall in the temple situated in central precinct of the site, giving the temple its name as the “Temple of the Descending God”.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Entrance Ticket: The Tulum Ruins Entrance Tickets can be purchased by following this link: Entrance ticket Important Update: Please be advised that there are ongoing construction activities at the Tulum ruins site. We recommend planning your visit accordingly.
• Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
• Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
• At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.

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