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Tulum ruins sit precariously on a cliff edge

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Most ancient structures are buried deep in jungles, but the Mayans decided this particular fortress needed prime beachfront real estate with sweeping views of the Caribbean.

Tulum ruins sit precariously on a cliff edge
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