Tulum

The Great Mayan Walled City – Tulum

This 1200-1500 Mayan sea port looks magical towering 39 ft above the Caribbean on it’s seaside cliff. The Mayans here observed astrology and performed trade. They worshiped the sun and this would have been an ideal location.  This is the highest point in the area and nothing would have obstructed their view.   They also wanted to be safe from intruders so they fenced their city between giant walls up to 16 ft high and 26ft thick!