It's a tiny municipality on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Oh, and it's also a bonafide tropical paradise.
But hey, tropical paradises, they're ten a penny these days. What makes Tulum so special?
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It's only an ancient Mayan Coastal Fortress city (and you don't see those every day).
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There are some truly breathtaking vistas.
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It definitely doesn't need any retouching.
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(Although it does go well with a nice filter.)
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Tulum's all natural, baby.
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Which makes for some incredible natural wonders, like these cavernous cenotes.
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Cenotes are natural freshwater swimming holes formed by collapsing limestone bedrock.
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There's the world's largest natural acquarium: Xel-Ha
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Its hidden beach is well worth finding too.
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Tulum even has its own shipwreck.
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The locals? They're super friendly.
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There's a whole range of colourful characters.
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Tulum has both modern art....
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...and ancient art at the Temple of Frescoes.
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It'll make you wonder why history was never this interesting in school.
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You'll find what it means to have an authentic Mexican mojito.
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And you'll soon realise you've been doing Mexican food all wrong.
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You never knew coconuts could be so good.
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And we haven't even told you about the seafood.
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In fact, everywhere feels like you're on the end of some famous family recipe.
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Did we mention Tulum's "Muy Fuerte" Margaritas?
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You'll be pleased to know the locals adopt a liberal approach to happy hour too.
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And when it's time to come home, you won't leave with "tat".
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It's just fitting it all in your suitcase that's the problem.
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All said, Tulum has it all.
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So, the only question left is... When should we expect you?
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