Tulum Archaeological Site Mexico

Spectacularly situated on a cliff overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea, Tulum is a Late Mayan site that was active from around 1200 until the arrival of the Spanish.

Quick Facts

Go Historic ID: 249214
Names: Tulum Archaeological Site
Tulum Archaeological Zone
Tulum Spanish
Zama Spanish
Location: Mexico
North America
Coordinates: 20.2148094° N, 87.4292844° W
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Dates: c. 1200

Location Map

Map showing the location of Tulum Archaeological Site, Tulum, Mexico. (Note: The address shown in the upper-left panel is sometimes inaccurate.) Click here to view larger.

Aerial View

Aerial view of Tulum Archaeological Site, Tulum, Mexico. (Note: The address shown in the upper-left panel is sometimes inaccurate.) Click here to view larger.

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Timeline

c. 1200: Construction of Tulum Archaeological Site