3 archaeological sites · within 60 km
There are 3 archaeological sites within 60 km of Tulum in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Xel-Há ruins, 16 km away; the farthest, Cobá, is 41 km. They are all listed under Tulum, a Pueblo Mágico that makes a good base.
Most archaeological sites are run by INAH and open from about 8 or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a small fee. Midday is the hottest and busiest time, so go early.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.
The Ruins 3
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Xel-Há ruins · Archaeological site · 16 km from Tulum
A Maya port with rare painted murals of birds, reopened in July 2026 after four years of work, with a new regional museum. -
Muyil · Archaeological site · 21 km from Tulum
One of the oldest Maya sites on the coast, in the forest beside the Sian Ka'an lagoons; reopened in 2026 after restoration work. -
Cobá · Archaeological site · 41 km from Tulum
A huge Maya city in the forest between two lakes, with long white roads to bike and the 42-meter Nohoch Mul pyramid.
On the map
Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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