I dont get this. You travel all that way to an awesome area with really cool things to do and see, and you would rather sit by a pool and gorge yourself with cheap food and drinks? Rent a car, get up every day and eat a big breakfast at the resort, and then go explore for a few hours. Come back to the resort in plenty of time for dinner and drinks. The ruins are boring. Here are 4 awesome things to do in the area.
1.
Tulum Bar Crawl - There is a 3 mile section of the beach here with some of the most funky, laid-back, awesome beach bars in the world. Choices range from bar-food and cheap beer to 5-star cuisine and $25 margaritas. Bonus - young and beautiful women walk up and down the beach topless.
2. Snorkeling in
Yal Ku Lagoon. The last lagoon on the coast not turned into a mega-resort (its a state-park with minimal entry fee). Its a protected lagoon, so its always very calm and clear even on windy days. Reserve a palapa for an extra $20, its worth it.
3.
Temple of Doom Cenote - Awesome swimming hole that will only cost you about $7 to get in and you'll likely have the whole pace to yourself. May seem a little sketchy paying some dude to walk into his backyard, but its really cool and a great photo-opp.
4. Fishing at Boca Pailla - Take a 7' travel rod and fish for monster jack cravelle in the surf or chase bonefish on the flats. Rent a guide if you must, or be adventurous and DIY.