Tulum is a coastal town along Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. The town is known for its beaches as well as for being the preserved site of an ancient Mayan port town. Many vacationers come to Tulum as it is one of the most convenient sites to see ruins near the popular Caribbean resort towns. The centerpiece of the ruins is El Castillo, which sits on a cliff above the beach. There is also a national park nearby for those who wish to get out and explore nature. The Parque Nacional Tulum features mangrove forests, ruins, limestone rock formations, and natural sinkholes. Map

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