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Tulum in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Tulum covers Mayan ruins, cenotes and the wider Riviera Maya. Here is how to spend three perfect days in the Caribbean — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: ruins & cenotes
  2. 2Day 2: Chichén Itzá
  3. 3Day 3: Eco-park or Cobá
  4. 4Maya, sea & jungle

Day 1: ruins & cenotes

Tulum ruins, Akumal turtles and a cenote.

Day 2: Chichén Itzá

The great pyramid, a cenote and Valladolid.

Day 3: park or Cobá

An eco-park or the jungle pyramid of Cobá.

Tulum in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Tulum?
Three days is ideal — the ruins, cenotes and turtles on day one, Chichén Itzá on day two, and an eco-park or the jungle pyramid of Cobá on day three, covering Mayan culture, sea and jungle.
What is the best day trip from Tulum for 3 days?
Chichén Itzá is the most iconic, the eco-parks the most fun, and Cobá the most adventurous; all reward a third day.
How do I plan a 3-day Tulum itinerary?
Spend day one on the ruins and cenotes, day two at Chichén Itzá, and day three at an eco-park or Cobá, booking the popular tours ahead.