The best time to visit Tulum is between November and December ... If you're concerned about crowds, though, avoid the region from January to March. For the best weather, avoid June, September ...

But if it's the traditional flavors of Mexico that your palate seeks, these are widely available across the beachside and jungleside stretches of Tulum Beach, as well as the downtown area.

Scientists say a record-challenging bloom of the seaweed has recently been seen lurking in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.