U.S. News Insider Tip: Just a five-minute drive north of the Tulum Archaeological Site, escape to Caleta Tankah, a beach club and open-air cenote area that's accessible to the public. White sand ...

The cenotes stay quiet until about 11 AM, giving you plenty of space to swim and take photos without crowds. However, if you are going to visit the Tulum ruins on the same day, it’s better to go ...