Tulum is a coastal town on the Caribbean side of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula , in the state of Quintana Roo.

Where exactly is Tulum?

  • It sits on the eastern (Caribbean) coast of Mexico, roughly 130 km (about 80 miles) south of Cancún and around 65 km (40 miles) south of Playa del Carmen.
  • It lies at the southern end of the Riviera Maya , a popular stretch of beach and jungle‑lined coastline known for white‑sand beaches, cenotes, and Mayan ruins.

Region and context

  • Country: Mexico
  • State: Quintana Roo
  • Region: Riviera Maya, Yucatán Peninsula
  • Nearest major hubs: Cancún to the north, Playa del Carmen slightly north of Tulum, and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve just to the south.

Quick reference table

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Item Detail
Country Mexico
State Quintana Roo
Region Riviera Maya, Yucatán Peninsula
Coast Caribbean Sea
Distance from Cancún ≈130 km (80 miles) south
Distance from Playa del Carmen ≈65 km (40 miles) south
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