From our cabañas you can enjoy all kinds of activities. THE BEACH Just lay in our comfortable sun chairs, enjoying the whitest sand and a good swim. You'll get the best Caribbean Sun tone!   SNORKELIG In front of Tierras del Sol, the most exciting coral refs are there for you to discover the many exotic tropical species of colored fishes and sea life.   CAVE AND SCUBA-DIVING Enjoy the second longest coral reef barrier of the world. You’ll find an amazing ecosystem with more than 100 feet visibility. Padi professional instructors will provide you the best tours and certification courses if you like to. You can ask for prices and more information in your comments(reservation page).       ENJOY THE TIPICAL MEXICAN MEALS Mexico has a very diverse cuisine culture. Remember just because you've had a taco or enchilada doesn't mean you've experienced Mexican food, you can also try the following traditional meals: Ceviche- raw fish marinated in lime juice. Chalupas- Tortillas with chicken & beans... Chilpachole- Spicy shellfish soup. Mole Poblano- A sauce made up of chocolate, chiles & spices served over chicken Cochinita Pibil- Suckling pig. Huevos Rancheros- Fried eggs, sunn-side up, served on a tortilla & covered with red chili sauce. Machaca con Huevos- Shredded meat jerky & eggs. Common throughout Mexico. Papadzules- Tacos stuffed with hard boiled eggs in squash seed sauce. Pescado a la Veracruzana- Red snapper w/tomato sauce, olives & chiles. Common in Veracruz.   If you don’t like Mexican food you have a large list of international dishes to choose as well.       TULUM RUINS 10 minutes drive from our bungalows   The Tulum Ruins, Maya-Toltec, are just 10 minutes car from Tierras del Sol, and are the only Mayan Ruins constructed on the beach. They are from the 12 century, with city walls of white stone atop coastal cliffs. The temples were dedicated to the God of the Sunset. The main structure is the Castillo, which commands a view of both the sea and forested Quintana Roo lowlands stretching westwards. Take a towel and swimsuit if you wish to scramble down from the ruins to one of the to beaches for a swim.   SIAN KA´AN S BIOSPHERE RESERVE less than 10 minuteswalk from Tierras del Sol Sian Ka´an means "the start of heaven" in the Mayan language. The Reserve covers 1.3 million acres of Quintana Roo coast. About one third is covered in tropical jungle, one third is savannas and mangrove and one third costal and marine habitants, including 110 Km. of barrier reef. Mammals included jaguar, puma , ocelot, and other cats and monkeys , tapir, peccaries, deer, turtles nest on the beaches, there are crocodiles and a wide variety of land and aquatic birds. Our bungalows, at Tierras del Sol, are just in the he entrance of the reserve. Walking 700 meters from Tierras del Sol along the beach or the road you get to the Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka´an CENOTES   (limestone wellsprings) The cenotes are a true oasis in the Mayan jungle and they are a special feature of Tulum. You can scuba dive, snorkel or just swim in these clear waters and, they’re also a great diversion when the sea is rough. There are so many Cenotes in the area that you can choose between some quiet, non-develop spot or some more tourist ones. From Tierras del Sol you can just go walking( 5 minutes) to the nearest cenotes. It´s worth to have a swim in one of these: - Aktum cenote - Gran cenote - Cenote Escondido - Casa cenote - Dos ojos You can ask for more information at Tierras del Sol reception. COBA RUINS 47 Km. from Tulum   An important Maya city in the 8th an 9th centuries Ad, whose population is estimated to have been between 40.000 and 50.000, but which was abandoned for unknown reasons, is 47 Km in land from Tulum. The present day village of Cobá lies on either side of Lago Cobá, surrounded by a dense jungle. It has the tallest pyramid in the northern Yucatán, a magnificent structure, from with the views of the jungle from all sides are superb. You will not find in Cobá the great array of buildings which can be seen at Chichén Itzá or Uxmal, nor the compactness and sea views of the Ruins of Tulum. Instead, the delight of the place is the arquitecture in the jungle, with birds, butterflies, etc. Take insect repellent.     PLAYA DEL CARMEN half an hour drive from Tulum   A fast growing beach, with many new hotels and restaurants. In Maya times it was a departure point to Cozumel, modern services have resumed with the development of Playa del Carmen as a resort. `Playa´, as it usually known, has several kilometers of white sand beaches. All along 5th Av. , the street which is parallel to the beach, there are restaurants and small craft shops.         ISLA MUJERES   The island (which got its name from the large number of female idols first found by the Spaniards) has long silver beaches, palm trees, and clean blue water. With only 5 miles long and less than half mille wide, Isla Mujeres is like a pearl neckless in the Caribbean sea. The Rustic and colorful constructions, and sand streets surrounded by palm trees make these island a kousy place to visit. COZUMEL   This island is famous for the beauty of its underwater environment, with it’s coral reef and exotic tropical species . Anyway, this island is not only a marvelous place for snorkeling and scuba diving, but it’s also described as a jewel of nature, possessing much endemic wildlife including pygmy species of coati and raccoon, the bird life has a distinctly Caribbean aspect and many endemic forms also" ­ Jeffrey L. White, Tucson Arizona. The name " Cozumel" means land of swallows. By the 14th century AD, Cozumel had also become an important trading center. You can get ferries or even car ferries from Playa del Carmen to get there. CANCÚN 1 hour drive from Tulum   This famous resort is a thriving holiday resort and city, a lot of night live and shopping combined with the fabulous beach. The city is on the main land; the resort, usually known simply as the Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone). Beside the city movement you can also visit some small arquelogical zones as El Rey y Las Pinturas, La Duna y el Meco. RECREATION PARKS   XEL-HA Only 13 km from Tulum   This beautiful clear lagoon inside the jungle is full of fishes but no fishing is allowed as it’s a national park. This is a nice place for snorkeling and canoeing any time of the year. In the arquelogical zone of Xel-há you can find small ruins, around beautiful cenotes. XCARET 20 minutes drive from Tulum   This was once an undeveloped spot, with the unrestored ruins near three linked cenotes and sea water lagoons. It has now been redesigned as a day trip fixed. The small ruins and lagoons form part of a clean, well-tened park, catering exclusively for day trippers. PLAY GOLF   PUERTO AVENTURAS provided with 9 holes, 20 minutes drive from Tulum. PLAYA CAR with 18 holes, is 35 minutes drive from Tulum.