Hotels near Playa Paraiso & Tulum Beach

Just below the ruins, Playa Paraiso lives up to its name with soft white sand, shallow turquoise water and swaying palms - regularly ranked among the finest beaches in Mexico. It anchors the long coastal strip of Tulum Beach, a ribbon of sand backed by boho beach clubs, boutique hotels and seafood shacks. Public access points let day-trippers spread out a towel for free, while the beach clubs offer loungers, food and cocktails for a minimum spend.

Pro Tip: Come in the morning for the calmest water and clearest sand; seasonal sargassum seaweed is worst in summer afternoons, and beach clubs closest to the ruins tend to keep their sand cleared.