Tulum Ruins
At one time in history Tulum was the site of a busy port, where commerce and the sea provided a living for an ancient people, well versed in both. In the beginning archeologists believed that Tulum was a fortress of sorts, but found that the area was a bustling hub of business and such industry as the time and climate could provide.
Farmer, nobleman, scientist, and laborer all lived and worked here side by side. Astrology, farming, government and many other things took place in Tulum on a day-to-day basis. The city was a home for trade, culture, architecture, and so many things that we consider the province only of modern day man.
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Three tall walls defended the city, while the fourth side was approached only by the water. A naturally defensible area, Tulum was among the best places for an ancient city and the finds here prove that it was indeed a modern -for that time- place of business. Trade would have prospered, the sea giving rise to the foods that were required on a day-to-day basis as well as offering methods of transport to other areas.
Mayan structures that may once have served as homes exist here, side by side with the burial places of kings and royalty. Devices that may have served as guides for planting, as well as evidence of the use of this area for navigation planning and astrology are also here.
Situated in close proximity to the white sand beaches, Tulum offers you the opportunity to swim, to sun, to investigate the amazing wildlife, and to roam the ruins that lie along the cliff side. The proximity to the seashore makes the Tulum ruins one of the most popular of the ruins visited in the area, but the ruins themselves are also a great pull.
The view of the deep blue waters from the ruins is outstanding and the ruins themselves hold a great deal of interest. You will find that there are also opportunities to purchase handcrafted items from the local people who have booths of both food and gift items available. This is a bonus that many of the ruins don't offer you.
Plan to take at least four or five hours to view Tulum in order to see all that this bustling former city has to take in.
