The ruins in Tulum are a spectacular sight, a perfect place to see the breathtaking beach in all its glory. Here are some of our local tips for heading to the Tulum Ruins with kids:

· Remember to pack lots of sunscreen and water. Even though the Ruins are comparatively small, and take about an hour to walk through, there is very little shade in the area.

· Try to get there was early as possible. The Ruins open at 9am and at that time there are very few people and the ocean breeze keeps it fairly cool.

· Do your best to go any day except Sunday. On Sundays, locals get discounted and sometimes free entrance to the Ruins which makes it a more crowded day than usual.

· Entrance is cash only and is 40 pesos per person. With an extra 30 peso fee if you want to bring a video camera.