The Tulum archaeological site directly faces the sun as it rises. The 900 year-old fortress is surrounded by an enormous wall on its 3 landward sides. Within the fortifications are some 50 buildings many of which were dedicated to worship, others were administrative buildings or living quarters.
Many of the representations on the monuments relate to the Descending God although only one Temple built for this deity can be found. Some of the major structures are: The Castle, The Temple of the Descending God, House of the Columns (The Great Palace), and The Temple of the Frescoes, among others.
The main buildings lie in the center of the city with 2 roads branching out to the north and south along which houses were aligned sitting on top of platforms. Plebeians lived in the surrounding countryside as the inner city was inhabited by the upper echelons of society. Visiting Tulum will take you 600 years into the past when man embarked on one of the greatest adventures of all times.
The Tulum archaeological site is one of the most amazing Maya ruins you can find in the Riviera Maya.
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