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The archeological site is the major attraction of Tulum, and is the last such site in the region know as the Riviera Maya. Within the site, there are three main pyramids which a visitor should try to see while there:
The Castle is the main building and the best known in the whole site. The Castle is the most impressive one by being on top of the cliff and having a complete oceanic view which is quite dramatic. Its architectural design displays large columns with carved serpents and the descending God figure of a traditional mayan finish.
The temple of the descending God. The mayan had many gods and in tulum they adored the descending god and its figure is included in the entrances and facades of the structures of the pyramides. It is drawn upside down as if descending from the heavens. The temple of the decending God also has depictions in wall painting of various other gods they used to have. The gods of the rain, fish, corn, and sun are those most associated with the mayan civilization
The Temple of the Frescos. This building preserves many of the murals and paintings in the original colors in blue, orange, red, black and white and carved stucco figures used commonly on the many structures of Tulum.
Another attraction near Tulum are the many cenotes. Tulum's cenotes are easily accesable and safe for you to explore and enjoy. Cenotes where sacred in the mayan civilization. They use to believe that they had healing powers, containing minerals like zinc that are believed to be good for general health. The most famous are the Grand cenote or "white cave", Dos Ojos or "Two Eyes", the cenote Calavera, and the Car Wash or "water cave".
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The main castle of Tulum
Back of the castle towards the ocean
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