Why visit
Tulum pairs cliff-top Mayan ruins with white-sand Caribbean beaches, cenote cave-swimming, and the Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve next door.
Mexico at a glance
Country center
23.0°, -102.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
1,964,375 km²
758,449 mi²
Country population
128.5 million
65/km²
Subregion
North America
Currency
Mexican peso ($)
MXN
Dial
+52
Language
Spanish
Demonym
Mexican
Internet
.mx
UN
Member state
ISO code
MX / MEX
Where in the world
23.0° · -102.0°
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Did you know
- Mexico City is slowly sinking: up to 50 cm per year in some districts: because it was built on a drained lakebed.
- Mexico has 34 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: more than any other country in the Americas.
- Chocolate, chili peppers, and corn all originated in Mexico.
- The Mexican national anthem is one of the longest and most dramatic, written in 1853.
Bordering Mexico
Traveler notes
- Tulum ruins early morning before crowds
- Cenotes: Dos Ojos, Gran Cenote, Calavera
- Coba ruins 40 minutes inland
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Frequently asked about Tulum
What currency is used in Tulum?
Tulum uses the Mexican peso ($), ISO code MXN.
What languages are spoken in Mexico?
The primary language is Spanish.
What is the international calling code for Mexico?
The calling code is +52.
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