Visiting Playa Paraíso

About Playa Paraíso

Just south of the ruins, this long stretch of fine white sand and shallow turquoise water is the classic Tulum beach, with palm trees, a few beach clubs and views north to El Castillo. Snorkelling trips to the nearby reef leave from the beach.

Tip: Go early in the morning for calm water and a quiet beach before the clubs fill up.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: Half a day.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Zona Hotelera Norte, beaches and beach clubs between the ruins and the main T-junction.

Best time to visit Playa Paraíso

Playa Paraíso is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:

• March: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, very busy crowds.
• February: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
• April: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, busy crowds.

When to visit Tulum has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Tulum itinerary visits Playa Paraíso on day 1, together with Tulum archaeological site, Gran Cenote and Beach road and Zona Hotelera.

• No. 2 of the 13 sights in our Tulum things-to-do list.
• Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
• Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
• Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
• Listed in free things to do in Tulum.
• One of the picks in outdoors in Tulum.
• A family favourite in Tulum with kids.

Near Playa Paraíso

Also in Zona Hotelera Norte, so you can walk between them:

• Tulum archaeological site — 2 hours, low cost

If you like Playa Paraíso

• Beach road and Zona Hotelera — Zona Hotelera Sur, Half a day
• Casa Cenote — Tankah Bay, 1.5 hours
• Laguna Kaan Luum — South of Tulum, 1.5 hours
• Cycling the ciclovía to the beach — Tulum Centro, Half a day

Staying near Playa Paraíso

Stay in Zona Hotelera Norte ($$$) to walk here: beaches and beach clubs between the ruins and the main T-junction. All areas to stay in Tulum.

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