Tulum Mayan Ruins and Beach

My sister, Carolina, and her boyfriend, Matt, recently came to visit me in Mexico :) We first met up in Cancun for a few days and enjoyed the beautiful beaches, warm weather, and festive atmosphere (yes there were plenty of spring breakers!!) and then they came with me to Chiapas to my cold mountain town of San Cristobal. It was amazing to me how much has been invested in the tourism infrastructure in Cancun with their hotel zone, shopping malls, and entertainment centers. I felt like I was in Florida or California and not in Mexico!
Anyways my absolute favorite day was our excursion to Tulum...Impressive Mayan ruins along the majestic turquoise blue Caribbean Sea! We first explored the ruins and then made our way down to the beach and spent the afternoon basking in the sun and swimming in the delicious ocean:) Tulum was a commercial center for the Mayans, they sure chose an incredible location to build their city! Check our more pictures from our trip in the "Photos" link!