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While waiting for the rest of the gang to arrive at our meeting point, I did a quick survey of the little square in Tulum. You never know I might see something worth buying. Well, what did I see? You cannot get as touristy as this... Indian tribes for you for a few pesoses... And of course Mexico is proud of its booze... Tequila and beer. I have to admit that I love tequila. Give me a few shots please! My souvenir shot with Mr. Corona =) Now, Corona beer is usually served chilled and with a slice of lemon in it. I am not a beer gal, I prefer real alcholic drinks like wine and tequila... or whisky. And this is our Mexican driver leaning on the bar waiting patiently for the rest of the group to turn up. I think he wants a Corona... I could not make up my mind so I did not buy anything. Might be a good thing. Travel Period: January 2010 Destination: Tulum (Quintana Roo), Mexico Keep in touch and follow me on Facebook: Travel & Lifestyle Di...

The ruins in Tulum are said to be the second most visited Mayan ruin and the next best to Chichen Itza in the Yucatan and Quintana Roo regions, while I have seen fotos of the Coba ruins nearby and I know some people swear on Coba as a must place to visit, Tulum is by far enticing and bigger but not nearly half the size of Chichen Itza. On a national scale, Tulum is the third most visited ruin after Chichen Itza and Teotihuacan (in the Valley of Mexico). OK, some facts: Earliest inscription found in the site is said to be around 564 A.D. What make Tulum special are not only its well preserved Pre-Columbian ruins, although quite remarkable --- it is its location! The once gated Mayan community is set adequately on top of vast rock cliffs, 12-meter high facing the inviting Caribbean Sea, and the white sandy beach coves lurking below its precipice gives Tulum that ultimate X factor that every tourist would have a weakness for. On the highway going south to Tulum which is not far fr...