Stunning Tulum Beach on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is overlooked by one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya. Looking out across the turquoise waters here, the sugar white sand squeaking between your toes, it’s easy to imagine the founders standing in the exact same spot around AD 1200 and thinking “Yes, this will do nicely!” Tulum remains one of the few ancient ruins on the planet where bringing your swimsuit is an absolute must.

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