CancúnvsTulum
Can't decide between Cancún and Tulum? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Cancún
Cancún is Mexico's Caribbean playground, where turquoise waters lap white sand beaches lined with mega-resorts. Beyond the Hotel Zone, discover ancient Maya ruins, cenotes for swimming, and the vibrant culture of the Yucatán.
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Tulum
Tulum is Mexico's boho-chic beach paradise, where ancient Mayan ruins overlook turquoise Caribbean waters. This trendy destination offers jungle cenotes for swimming, wellness retreats, beach clubs, and Instagram-worthy eco-hotels surrounded by jungle.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Cancún offers Hotel Zone Beaches, Chichen Itza, Isla Mujeres
Tulum offers Tulum Ruins, Cenote Swimming, Beach Road Hotels
Food & Dining
Cancún is famous for its local dining scene
Tulum is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Cancún has legendary nightlife
Tulum offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
December to April
December to April
Weather
Summer: 33°C, Winter: 26°C
Summer: 32°C, Winter: 25°C
Top Attractions in Cancún
- 1Hotel Zone Beaches
- 2Chichen Itza
- 3Isla Mujeres
- 4Cenotes
- 5Tulum Ruins
- 6Xcaret Park
Top Attractions in Tulum
- 1Tulum Ruins
- 2Cenote Swimming
- 3Beach Road Hotels
- 4Gran Cenote
- 5Sian Ka'an Biosphere
- 6Beach Clubs
Cancún is Popular With
Tulum is Popular With
Joyas Ocultas
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Joyas Ocultas en Cancún
- 1
El Rey Archaeological Zone
A small but fascinating Maya ruin site right in the heart of the Hotel Zone, surrounded by mangroves and inhabited by friendly iguanas.
- 2
Isla Blanca
A long, pristine strip of sand and shallow turquoise water north of Cancún, past the Hotel Zone, leading towards the Holbox channel.
Joyas Ocultas en Tulum
- 1
Cenote Calavera (Temple of Doom)
A quirky, less-polished cenote just outside Tulum Pueblo, featuring three holes in the ground (like a skull) and a ladder to jump into the refreshing water.
- 2
El Paraiso Beach
A public beach located just south of the Tulum Ruins entrance, with soft white sand, stunning turquoise water, and a rustic beach club.
Barrios para Explorar
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Mejores Zonas en Cancún
Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone)
The iconic, 14-mile-long strip shaped like a '7' that put Cancún on the map.
El Centro (Downtown Cancún)
The authentic heart of the city where locals live, work, and shop.
Mejores Zonas en Tulum
La Veleta
The rapidly developing, more local heart of Tulum, moving inland from the coast.
Tulum Pueblo (Downtown)
The bustling town center along Avenida Tulum (Federal Highway 307).
Comparación de Presupuesto
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Presupuesto en Cancún
Presupuesto en Tulum
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Getting There
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Our Verdict
Both Cancún and Tulum are incredible destinations. Cancún excels in beaches and resorts, while Tulum stands out for Mayan ruins and cenotes.
Best destination for:
nightlife
Cancún
beaches
Cancún
families
Cancún
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