Playa Ruinas
Tulum’s reputation for stunning aesthetics rests largely on Playa Ruinas, which boasts well-preserved Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful (and photographed) sites in the Americas, the beach combines white sand, turquoise waters and a site of genuine historical importance. The clifftop Castillo was built as a watchtower in the 13th century and is now the third most visited archaeological site in Mexico after Teotihuacan and Chichén Itzá.