(^12) Tulum – Playa Del Carmen - 75km
On my way out of town, I popped into the Tulum ruins. It’s said
Tulum was one of the last cities inhabited by the Mayans. The city
reached its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and survived
almost 70 years after the Spanish occupied Mexico. Apart from the
wars, it’s believed that diseases brought by the Spanish settlers were
part of the area’s demise. The Tulum ruins aren’t as spectacular as
many other sites but popular due to their picturesque location.
I continued to Playa Del Carmen, which turned out large and
immensely touristy but had a reasonably priced hostel close to the
beach. I stayed two days as the beach was lovely, and it felt like I
needed to find myself.
The city was largely touristy due to the ferry service, which ran to
Cozumel Island, a world-famous diving destination. In my
wanderings, I learned of two basic tequila categories: mixtos and
100% agave. Mixtos is mainly used for mixes such as margaritas,
etc., while 100% agave tequila is used for shots. Like other spirits
aged in casks, it’s darker and more mellow.
leana
(Leana)
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