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Tulum
 Tulum
is the most visited archaeological site in Mexico and
arguably the most photogenic. Its location on the shore
of the Caribbean makes picture taking a delight. It's
only a small site, and will only take about an hour
to look round and photograph.
The
best times to visit Tulum are first thing in the morning
and late in the day. It's far better to visit and take
pictures without the place being overrun with other
tourists, who tend to get in the way of a good photograph.
 Tulum
is one of the last cities built and inhabited by the
Mayan people. Its main occupation occurred during 15th
and 16th centuries. The original name was Zama, which
means dawn, because it is located on the eastern side
of the Yucatan Peninsula, facing the sunrise.
Tulum
is surrounded by a wall on three of its sides. This
could reflect the complicated social and political conditions
of the time. Experts assume that the Mayans used this
site as both a religious centre and fortress look out.
The temples and rooms of priests and important lords
were located here.
Tulum,
is a beautiful site but can be a little disappointing
if you like to climb the ruins, like in Tikal, as due
to the heavy volume of tourists, it's not permitted,
plus the site has no tall pyramids.
Pictures
of Tulum Ruins
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