Relax in the Mexican Caribbean: Tulum, Mexico

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  • Mexico

  • Tulum

  • Adventure Travel

  • Arts & Culture

  • International Travel

  • Nature Escapes

  • Slow Travel

  • Tropical Vacations

  • Ancient Ruins

  • Coastal

  • Yoga

Curator’s statement

Mexico is truly enchanting and Tulum is its little corner of paradise! The food, the culture and the energy allure and draw you in to experience another world (the world of the Ancient Mayans). It’s a country that is authentic, gritty yet refined, down-to-earth and vibrant. A trip to Tulum is due for everyone to indulge in the beauty of Mexico and the Caribbean.

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Things to do in Tulum

Landscape view of the beach in Tulum, Mexico

Tulum biking and cenotes

Tulum is a vibrant little fisherman’s village that is easily bikeable. Take your bike out on the Tulum Beach road and stop at its cute restaurants. 

Consider biking all the way to Nativus, a lake-like cenote or any of the other famous cenotes (there are over a thousand) in the region. Some of my favorites are Cenote Calavera and Cenote Santa Cruz – make sure to bring cash as a lot of the cenotes charge a small fee that is cash-only.

Tulum town art and yoga

Take your bike out to town as well to discover the local street art and eat authentic cochinita pibil tacos at Don Honorio. When you’re done, head out to Holistika for a yoga class and an “art walk” in the jungle. 

Day Trips

Drive to Valladolid, a colorful city in the Yucatan for photos and some colonial history in the region. Pop over to Chichen Itza to see the ancient Mayan pyramids and learn about the history of the region. On your way back to Tulum shop baskets, textiles and hammocks in the town of Macario Gomez.

Places to eat & drink in Tulum

Relax in the Mexican Caribbean: Tulum, Mexico - Places to eat & drink

Moro: Check out this organic restaurant at the Habitas Hotel with its delicious bites – especially for breakfast.  

Rosa Negra: For a fun, vacation-type night out consider this boisterous restaurant with delicious cuisine. 

Hartwood: A cash-only, woodfire restaurant in Tulum serving delicious meats and seafood. 

Cortazar: A cocktail bar in Tulum that often turns into a street party. 

Ilios: Amazing Greek food restaurant for dinner with an ambience that will make you want to return for more.

Burrito Amor: Best breakfast burrito in town, as well as delicious lunch and dinner options. 

Mezzanine: Simple and easy Thai food overlooking the beach.

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