Colectivos in Tulum***

Colectivos in Tulum are a very easy and cost effect way to get around the Rivera Maya.  These vans run the distance between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.  Different syndicates (like Unions) run even further North from Cancun to Playa del Carmen and many run south of Tulum to Carrillo Puerto. 

I really love taking the collectivos.  They are easy and cheap.  You can simply flag one down on the main road and tell them where you want to get off.  These are especially great for people that are staying in the Rivera Maya and want to visit the ruins on Tulum.  It currently costs about 30 pesos from Playa del Carmen to Tulum.

I have heard that travel agents in the USA and Canada are advising people not to take the collectivos because they are unsafe and I can assure you that is not the case.  This is the most common form of transportation for people here and I have NEVER had a problem with them. 

The collectivos are a great way to do day trips from Tulum and throughout the Rivera Maya.  They only run along the main avenue in Tulum and on the highway.  In Playa del Carmen they end at 10th and Juarez.  These are the ideal way to get to Akumal from Tulum or between Tulum and Playa del Carmen. 

They start pretty early- I think around 6 and run till around 11ish at night.