Tulum
Maya temples stand above a turquoise Caribbean cove, with El Castillo perched on the limestone cliff.
From the path near the Temple of the Wind God, look across the cove toward El Castillo. Morning light reaches the seaward walls before the busiest crowds arrive. Stay on the set paths: buildings cannot be climbed or entered. Bring water and sun protection, and check whether the beach stairway is open.
- Best light
- Morning
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
- Time needed
- Half a day