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=== Northwest towards [[Cobá]], [[Valladolid]] ===
Walk as above to the Cobá intersection. Turn left (northwest) along highway 109... it should be easy to walk up a few meters to find a hitchhiking spot (with shade) to continue your journey northwards. If you want to cut out all local traffic, continue walking 600m and hitch from the edge of town. However, there's no shade here, but hopefully you'll get a lift before you get baked alive.
If you’re looking for nice cenotes, better get to [[Valladolid]] first, as the cenotes are cheaper and more attractive there.
=== Southwest towards [[Chetumal]], [[Belize]] ===
== Accommodation and Sleep ==
For wild camping, enter the beach somewhat at the end of the hotel zone through one of the hotels (see below) and then just walk along the beach until you find some not-yet-developed area. Respect the wildlife, though. Some areas might be closed for public to protect nesting turtles, so do not ever disturb these!
If you want to stay overnight, go past the ruins and head to the northern part of the beach. You will immediately notice an old white lighthouse on the top of the hill. It’s easy to get there, just follow the path and sneak into a hole in the fence.
There are a few buildings surrounding the lighthouse. This place is totally abandoned, which makes it a very nice spot to sleep. It’s a bit dirty, but you can put your tent in one of the buildings and stay protected from rains, which often happen in this part of Mexico.
Be aware of wild animals and tourists, that sometimes get to this complex by curiosity. Enjoy cocos from palm trees and the view from the top of the lighthouse.
== Other useful info ==
Along the hotel zone, it might seem that entry to the beach is only permitted when consuming at the various hotels or restaurants that block the entrance to the beach. There's a "free" entrance to the beach at Eufemia's (next to Camping Chavez), but in general, just simply walk through the hotel areas straight for the beach.
The bathrooms at the entrance of Tulum ruins are free to use, you know what to do.
