The Cancún International Airport (CUN), which is about 75 miles north, is another option, though you’ll have to drive for about two hours to reach Tulum after landing in Cancun. Driving from ...

Mexico, with its vast coastlines and warm climate, has become an ideal destination for fitness lovers and tourists, ...

but take caution when driving at night, as some foreign travelers have experienced robbery. That being said, Tulum occasionally sees violent crime, though it's not usually against tourists.

You could easily drive from Cancún to Tulum in three hours, but it's better to linger for a couple of days. Dubbed the "Riviera Maya," the coast along Highway 307 is full of diversions.