Mayan Ruins of Tulum By Airplane

Fly Cozumel will bring you to the Tulum Mayan Ruins in only 20 minutes by Airplane from Cozumel.

You will arrive at the Ancient City of Tulum before the crowds and before the hot weather.

No more traveling by ferry and by bus for hours!

Visit Tulum where Mayan history meets the amazing colors of the Caribbean sea, and one of the best beaches in the area.

This is the perfect Cozumel shore excursion: the Mayan ruins of Tulum, plus some time on a picture-perfect beach with lunch.

Mayan Ruins of Tulum from Cozumel

Tulum is quite different from other Mayan sites; the ruins are situated on steep cliffs overlooking the ocean.

Tulum is the site of a Pre-Columbian Maya walled city serving as a major port for Cobá.

The ruins are situated on tall cliffs above the beautiful coastline.

Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico.

Visiting the Mayan Ruins of Tulum during the day can be hot and hectic; it’s a very popular attraction in Mexico.

Wouldn’t it be much nicer to have the whole site (almost) to yourself?

Flying from Cozumel by airplane allows you to visit Tulum early in the morning, out of the hot sun and without many tourists that arrive on day trip tours by bus/car.

About the Tulum Ruins

This Maya site may formerly have been known by the name Zama, meaning City of Dawn, because it faces the sunrise.

Tulum is also the Mayan word for fence or wall.

There are three major structures of interest at the Tulum site: El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes, and the Temple of the Descending God are the three most famous buildings.

The site’s main structure, El Castillo (the Castle), was used as a lighthouse! Two small windows at the top allowed sailors to navigate the ocean reef at dusk. If the captain could see daylight through both windows, that meant he was on the right course.

Below the temple is a secluded beach that you can actually swim at while you’re visiting the site. Make sure to bring your swimsuit! Swimming under the old ruined temple on the cliff above you is an incredible experience.

Tulum archaeological site is relatively compact compared with many other Mayan sites in the area and is one of the best-preserved coastal Mayan sites.

We will fly you in our comfortable Airplane from Cozumel in 20 minutes to Tulum and you will arrive before the crowds. The flight is beautiful over the Caribbean waters and partly over Cozumel.

Our private guide will be waiting for you in Tulum to show you this amazing MUST SEE archaeological site.

After visiting the ruins a traditional Mexican lunch will be served. The total time of this Tulum by airplane shore excursion is between 4 and 5 hours.

Tulum Ruins Excursion Itinerary

Departure times for Tulum tours from Cozumel begin at 7:00 a.m. and continue up until no later than 2:00 p.m. Please let us know if you’d like a specific time. Otherwise, we’ll plan a time for you in the early morning or early afternoon, depending on your availability.

Preparations (15 minutes)

Meet & Greet at the Airport
Discussing Flight Plan & Special Points of Interests
Safety Instructions
Bathroom Visit

Flight (20 minutes)

Flight Cozumel – Tulum
Points of Interests During Flight
Fly Over the Mayan Ruins to Take Pictures/Video

Transportation (10 minutes)

Bathroom Visit at Airport Tulum
Transfer to Mayan Ruins of Tulum
Introduction to Private Guide

Visit Ruins (1.5 hours)

Private Tour of Archeological Site
Bathroom Visit

Transportation (15 minutes)

Transfer to Restaurant for Brunch

Brunch (1 hour)

Brunch at a Traditional Yucatan Restaurant

Transportation (10 minutes)

Transfer to the Tulum Airport
Bathroom Visit

Flight (20 minutes)

Flight Tulum – Cozumel

TOTAL EXCURSION TIME = 4 HOURS

Mayan Ruins of Tulum From Cozumel

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