Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Tulum, Gay Travel Guide

By Ricardo d Argence

Without a doubt, Mexico is a top spot for a vacation. This is a great place, and not only to catch up with the sun on the beach. Some popular locations like Tulum combine history and fantastic beaches to enjoy truly amazing vacations.

Tulum is a city with fantastic archeological findings and amazing beaches. It is located just south of Playa del Carmen and Akumai. Sited on the limestone cliffs, Tulum looks out over the Caribbean Sea.

There is a nice mix of history and the beaches (which Mexico is well known for) in Tulum. You will have the chance to see both in the same vicinity so you are able to stay in one area and relax while travelling.

Tulum was part of the Mayan Riviera. The archeological site here was built between 1200 and 1450.

It was a trading post due to its location off the water. The city's skyscraper El Castillo is used as a lighthouse to help and direct travelers through the reefs.

The city which was surrounded by walls in its three sides is its distinct feature. This wall is seven meters thick and up to five meters tall. Warriors could defend against attack from a walkway on the city wall. The remaining side of the city is protected by the sea.

Now, sixty buildings are still at the scene, those are all open for visitors. There are information panels on the walls to help visitors on their self-guided tour of the site.

Tulum also features amazing beaches, like those you expect from Mexico's coastline. They are considered some of the world's top scenic beaches, attracting visitors from around the globe.

The beaches contain a gorgeous shade of white sand and the water is a perfect blue. The waters welcome kayakers, divers, and fishers.

The reef at Tulum, the Great Mayan Reef, goes from Cancun, Mexico to Roatan, Honduras making it the second largest in the world. It is 1000 kilometers with 120 kilometers at the Tulum beach.

It is possible to see 84 varieties of coral and more than 450 kinds of fish and other sea animals in the ocean. It is a true adventure.

Tulum is without a doubt one of the most amazing places in Mexico and has so much to offer. You will always remember your visit to this place, so rich this place is.

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