TULUM
Considered to be one of the most beautiful Mayan archaeological sites, Tulum is by no means the largest, but its location serves as a striking backdrop to its history.
The only Mayan archaeological site to be in use at the time of the Spanish conquest, Tulum, means wall in Mayan. Also known as Zama, or city of dawn, this beautiful site sits on 15-meter high cliffs above the sea.
One of the most striking buildings, the Templo del Dios Descendente, features the diving, or descending god. His image appears all over the site, but his true name and meaning are not known. Linked to rain, lightning, and water, he may be a bee god, as honey was one of the major trade products of the Mayans in this region.
Tulum has easily-accesible, beautiful beaches, so you can have a refreshing swim after exploring the site.
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