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# [Attractions near Tulum that you probably haven't visited yet](https://blog.grupoemerita.com/eng/attractions-near-tulum-that-you-probably-havent-visited-yet)

 Written by [Grupo Emerita](https://blog.grupoemerita.com/eng/author/grupo-emerita) | Jan 5, 2023, 3:08:46 PM

Tulum has become one of the most popular destinations in the Mayan Riviera, as it’s **a great spot** **to live and vacation in**. Its white sandy beaches, turquoise-blue sea, extensive vegetation, and famous archaeological site make Tulum a complete paradise. But Tulum holds even more surprises, including little-known attractions nearby that you should definitely visit on your next trip:

 

 

## **1. The Bacalar lagoon**

The Bacalar Lagoon is one of the most beautiful places in Quintana Roo; it is known as the **"Lake of the Seven Colors”** or "the Blue Lagoon", because of the water's seven distinct shades of blue. Visiting from Tulum is very easy; it's an approximately **two-hour drive**, so you could leave early in the morning and have a full day in Bacalar.

This destination became a trending topic worldwide as a member of the Korean super group **BTS**, **Kim Tae-hyung**, was spotted there**.** Definitely a site worth visiting.

 

 

## **2. Boca Paila**

If you prefer to stay closer to Tulum, why not visit **Boca Paila**? This destination is located south of Tulum, within **the** **Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve**. Getting to Boca Paila will take you approximately **45 minutes**, and throughout the drive you'll be able to enjoy breathtaking views, since the only way to get there is **through** **a coastal road**. Boca Paila's natural beauty will surprise you. Here you can observe the mouth of a lagoon where the greenish fresh water meets the blue sea.

 

 

## **3. Cenote Car Wash**

If you've never visited a cenote, this is your chance to see what they're all about. Cenotes are **natural freshwater ponds** that connect with underground rivers, so they have different depths and shapes. The Car Wash cenote is five meters deep and is **perfect for snorkeling**; even better, the cavern area, 15 meters deep, is accessible to licensed divers, as long as they're accompanied by authorized guides. This cenote is located **only 15 minutes from the town of Tulum** by car; if you prefer, a bike ride there will take 30 minutes.

 

 

## **4. Kaan Luum Lagoon**

Another place to visit near Tulum and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is **the Kaan Luum Lagoon**, whose name is Mayan for Yellow Earth. This lagoon is surrounded by mangroves and has a peculiar feature: **there is a cenote at its center**, easily recognizable by the changing color of the water; the cenote appears to be a blue eye in the middle of the turquoise-green water. Kaan Luum is a **15-minute drive** from Tulum, which means it is also only a 30-minute bike ride away.

 

 

## **5. Cobá archaeological site**

When you visit Tulum, it's natural to want to visit one of its star attractions: its archaeological site. There's another, equally impressive site nearby, however: the archaeological site of Cobá, just **45 minutes away from Tulum**. Here you'll find the **Nohoch Mul** pyramid; at 42 meters, it's **the tallest in the Yucatan Peninsula.** Unlike Tulum, this a more extensive site, spanning 80 square kilometers; touring it by bicycle is the best way to admire all the buildings. Rent yours within the site.

## **Live in Tulum and enjoy its many wonders.**

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