Visiting Tulum, Mexico is almost like getting two vacations in one. There are two Tulum vacation zones: The beach “Hotel/Jungle Zone” and the “Downtown” and surrounding jungle adventures. Both options have something to offer in an authentic Mayan experience in paradise.

The beaches of Tulum are a pure natural escape to a tropical dream

You will encounter powdery beaches lined with coconut palm groves and a lush green jungle canopy set against the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Lined with small, “eco-chic” cabaña resorts, these beaches have a distinctly bohemian feel. The resorts run of solar, wind and sometimes generators when nature is not providing what they need to operate.

In Downtown Tulum (Approximately 2.2 miles or 3.5 KM) inland from the beach.

You will find an authentic Mayan town with many more restaurants and shopping options. Venturing into the town of Tulum, especially the side streets o Main Street, you may notice the sharp contrast between traditional Mayan “otochs” (thatched roof and vertical stick homes) against modern construction. A lot of the otoch properties contain papaya, lime, orange, banana and tamarind trees. 

Tamarindo trees are particularly beautiful with their brightly orange flowered stems. Tamarindo is a fruit with a tart and tangy pulp that is delicious by itself or cooked into a sauce used to top fish. A lot of restaurants have tamarindo sauce on the table tops, don’t be shy and make sure to try it! 

The central square or “Centro” is bustling every evening after 8pm. A lively and culturally fun place, downtown Tulum is very safe. No need to worry about mischief here, the locals are welcoming. You will find families and tourists alike all enjoying the cool night air!

On the north end of Tulum town, (the first stoplight coming from Playa del Carmen) is the main beach road called Carretera Tulum – Boca Paila Road, which connects the town and the beach strip. A left turn will take you to Tulum’s beaches, a right turn takes you inland to the majestic city and ruins of Coba. 

If you are headed out on one of these adventures or beyond you can get a Tulum taxi right here!

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At the main stoplight, coming into Tulum from Playa del Carmen on Hwy 307 (711 convenience store on corner), is Carretera Tulum – Boca Paila AKA “Tulum Beach Road” / Coba Road. The beach would be a left turn SSW and the road to Coba is to the right NW, coming from Playa del Carmen. Coming from the town if you go left (NW), you go towards Coba (Coba Road), if you go right at the light (SSW), you are headed towards the Tulum beaches.

To the Beach! From the stoplight at Carretera Tulum Boca Paila and Hwy 307, you will drive towards the beach for approximately 2.2 miles (3.5 KM) until you come to a “T” in the road. Here you will see the “cop stop” on the corner, pedestrian crossing and the “Tulum” obelisk landmark. Here is where the  road begins to go parallel with the shoreline to the right or left.

Notes:

1) Grocery Store: As you are driving down Carretera Tulum – Boca Paila from the stoplight, headed towards the beach, you will find the main grocery store “Chedraui” on the left about ¼ mile down the road from the highway.

2) Landmarks at “T”: As you approach the “T” you will see a corner police station on the left. Look for the colorful wooden signs for the beach clubs, cabaña resorts and restaurants behind the obelisk to your right!

***Some of the old signs do not have the correct KM markers on them*** 

Be careful with taxi traffic and other cars if you are walking or on bike or scooter.  In Mexico, cars have the right of way!!

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If you are not here yet, come visit! if you are, enjoy the “Tulum style” Christmas spirit and scene!!!

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a full of love and joy 2018!!

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The Journey is never over… Lets enjoy the ride, have fun, and feel confident on whats coming next!!! 

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At Dos Ceibas. Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, KM 10

Tradition “Day of the Dead” Dinner & Life Music by Camilo Nu.

Nov 2.    From 6 to 10 pm.

At Humo Tulum. On the south end of Town.

There will be local women artists sharing their Mayan traditional cuisine; Altars, Catrinas, Jazz, Son Jarocho, Body Pain, Kakaw and Mezcal among other surprises.

Bring the pictures of your loved ones that have passed away, their favorite fruits or dishes, and lets build the offerings for them together!!

Nov 2.   From 7 till late.

At Eden Tulum. Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, KM 8.7

Celebrate life and loved ones while we dine and dance to the sounds of Mogo Mogo. Bring your memories and talisman to add to the altar and we will conjure up the spirits of those who have loved and left.

Nov 2.   From 10:30 pm to 3:30 am

At Casa Jaguar. Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, KM 7.5

Every Thursday we have a secret party in our backyard, this “day of the death” won´t be the exception. Respecting the jungle, we dance with the vibrations of specially selected musicians.
Bring the best version of yourself and dance with us all night…

Nov 4.   From 6pm to 10 pm

At Mercado Comunitario / Artehelado. .

You will find artisanal local products, pizza from Horno 7 Tulum and the delicious ice creams from Artehelado. They will also be showing 3 short films starting at 7 pm, and the movie for kids “The book of life”, produced by Guillermo del Toro.

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Happy Halloween everybody!!!

We love culture, ideas, believes… We love reasons to celebrate life and death, not only here in México but everywhere else…

Have fun and dress up tonight… We wish you a bunch of treats!!!

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Tulum is a magical place to visit, to live, to dream…Tulum is a magical place to simply BE. For all those who have been here on vacation, or working, or even those like me, who came one day and never left; most will agree when I say Tulum has all kinds of things to show and teach… Tulum has its own wisdom to share, its own love to spread.  We love you Tulum!

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Breakfast, brunch or early lunch, you can´t go wrong with some Tacos from Taquería Honorio. They serve Cochinita, Lechon, and Relleno Negro, all of them authentic local dishes. They are all delicious and worth trying, but Lechón in our list of the Best of the Best breakfast tacos.

This place has a very early start, so don´t worry if you are out and ready to eat by 7 am, you will find it open and ready for you… they are popular and loved by locals and tourists so they may ran out of some options by noon, show up before then to be able to taste the full selection.

Enjoy your tacos!!

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