Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tulum, Mexico?
Tulum and Akumal are located in Quintana Roo which is on the eastern part of the Yucatán Peninsula. As Mexico's easternmost state, Quintana Roo has a coastline to the east with the Caribbean Sea and to the north with the Gulf of Mexico. Quintana Roo is the home of the city of Cancún, the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres, and the towns of Bacalar, Playa del Carmen and Akumal, as well as the ancient Maya ruins of Chacchoben, Cobá, Kohunlich, Muyil, Tulum, Xel-Há, and Xcaret. The Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve is also located in the state.
What is the primary language and currency?
Spanish is the primary language and the currency is the Mexican Peso.
What is the climate like?
Quintana Roo's temperature is rather consistent year-round, with average temperatures around 78 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (25.5 to 26.5 Celsius). Highs in the summer can reach 97 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (36 to 36 Celsius) and in the winter lows can average 54 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit (12 to 14 Celsius). September is the rainiest month, with an average rainfall of 6.7 inches.
How do I get there?
The nearest major airport is Cancún International Airport (CUN). There are numerous direct flights from the US to CUN such as: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Seattle to name a few.
What is the population of Quintana Roo?
According to the 2020 census, the population of Quintana Roo is 1.85 million. Tulum currently has a population of 46,721 and Akumal has 2,154.
What is there to do?
It's Caribbean coast offers seaside Mayan ruins, nature trails, sandy beaches and beachside restaurants, undersea caverns, and nightlife. Visit these helpful links for more detailed information about the area. There is so much to do and see!
Tulum: https://www.islandlifemexico.com/tulum-visitors-guide/
Akumal: https://internationalliving.com/countries/mexico/akumal-mexico/
* Information cited is courtesy of Wikipedia, USA Today, Expedia, and Google.
