Arriving in Tulum, 27th Dec. '24.

Up and out and there for the bus in plenty of time. The coach was a lot more comfortable than some, and I had a good seat at the front so I could see the hazards before they arrived.
I arrived in Tulum around midday, leaving me with ample time to get my bearings and find my digs - hold on, not so fast.
I've come to realise that asking the locals for directions is a hiding to nothing. Time and time again, nobody seems to know any street names, or where anything is on a map. People throughout Central America must just memorise where they live and be done with it. I must have asked a dozen local people where the Avenida was, and I got vague looks, mystified and embarrassed half-smiles, and several contradictory suggestions. Eventually, I found the place and I'd walked past it twice - doh!
Tulum is a lot bigger than most places I've visited recently. Everything seems to be a long way from everywhere else. I dropped into a dive centre to ask about a possible scuba trip: $230 US ! (So I won't be booking that in a hurry.)
The town looks to be okay, quite arty/trendy in parts, but I think I'll need a hired bicycle to really get around.
Prices are mostly high, but the food's improved though :)
The Christmas buzz hasn't left yet, so I reckon New Years celebrations might be a bit lively.Leggi altro