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where to stay

• Tulum Beach (mostly hotels)
  • Azulik
  • Amansala
  • Ahau (this is where you can see the iconic Ven a la Luz Daniel Popper sculpture)
  • Selina
• Aldea Zama/Aldea Maya (Mix of Hotels and BnBs)
  • The Strabon Tulum
  • Oasis Yaaxlum
  • Itzá Tulum I in Aldea Maya
  • LÚUM ZAMA
• La Veleta (mostly Villas)

Places to Eat by area

• Tulum Beach (on the pricier side + hype type vibe, but delicious!)
  • La Malinche (great tacos, relaxing environment)
  • Bak (Steakhouse)
  • Rosanegra (restaurant meets club vibe)
  • Parole (italian/pasta)
  • Kintoh at Azulik (easiest way to explore the hotel without staying there)
• Aldea Zama
  • Sabor de Mar
  • Kokoro Tulum
• Tulum Centro
  • El Canaston
  • La Negra Tomasa
  • UNO Japanese Noodles
• La Veleta (unless you are staying here, it’s pretty far away from things but very convenient if you are in the area)
  • La Taqueria
  • CANOVA cantina

Best Events/Venues

• Day Zero – January 11 (Best event in all of Tulum season! Deep in the Jungle. EPIC)
• Tehmplo (Jungle venue)
  • January 9 – Solomun
• Zamna Festival (Massive, multi-stage venue)
  • January 8 – Tiesto, Mathame, Colyn and more
  • January 10 – Keinemusik
  • January 12 – Adriatique
• Bonbonnier (Nightclub)
  • January 8 – Carlita
  • January 22- Serge Devant
• Cenote Ka’an (Daytime After party in a cenote!)
  • January 11 – Joezi, Saraga and more
• Papaya Playa Project (Beach club)
  • January 8 – Bob Moses and More
  • January 12 – Giegling
  • January 18 – Jan Blomqvist, Yulia Niko and more
  • January 26 – Petre Inspirescu, Rhadoo, and More

Other Activities

• In Tulum
  • Watch the Sunset at Ciel Rose Rooftop Bar (hidden gem)
  • Mystika Immersive Art Experience
  • Explore Azulik (even though it’s technically a hotel + restaurant, it’s a gorgeous outdoor art space for a sick photo opp)
  • Go to the beach
  • Wellness experiences at Nomade or Habitas
  • Find a secret villa after party
• In Neighboring areas (distance from Tulum listed in parantheses)
  • Xelha Water Park (~34 min)
    • Admission ticket here (Included: breakfast buffet, lunch and open bar. Not included: transportation and activities)
  • Xcaret Water Park (~45 min)
    • Get basic admission ticket here (not included: food or transportation)
    • Get admission ticket with lunch included (not included: transportation)
    • Get admission ticket with lunch and transportation from Cancun
  • Cenote Jardín Del Eden (~32 min)
  • Zona arqueológica de Coba (~45 min)
  • Chichen Itza (~2 hours away but WORTH IT! One of the seven wonders of the world)
    • Get ticket here for a Day Tour to Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid (included: Transportation from Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa de Carmen or Tulum, guide, admission to Cenote and Chichen Itza if selected)
  • Rent a boat (more expensive if you take it from Tulum, you can drive ~45 min to 60 min to Playa del Carmen/Riviera Maya for more availability and explore a new area while you are at it)
  • Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve (~30 min)
    • Get ticket here for tour (included: transportation to and from Tulum, lunch, entrance fees, guide, equipment. not included: breakfast, alcoholic drinks, towel)
  • Extreme Adventuring for Cenote, Zipline, and ATV (~1.5 hours near Cancun)
    • Get ticket here (included: Hotel pickup and drop-off from most hotels, activities, snacks and tequila tasting. onot included: locker rental, beverages, photographs)

Other Helpful Tips

• If it’s your first time in Tulum, stay on the beach. There’s a lot of traffic getting there, so you’ll want to be able to walk to all the hotspots.
• For returning visitors, Aldea zama and la Velea are much more low key and you can get some really big and luxurious homes for a solid price.
• Rent a bike or scooter to get around during the day if you are mainly staying near Tulum Beach or Aldea Zama. If you are exploring neighboring parts, consider renting a car because taxis can get expensive. Definitely not worth driving at night, though. If you can find a private driver for the week that will be your best option because taxis are expensive, especially in the late night or early morning hours especially leaving party. You can expect at least $100USD for the ride. You can try to negotiate but others will pay that, so drivers know they can charge you that.
• If you rent an ATV, there are special regulations for parking and driving on the street you will want to get familiar with to avoid getting a ticket.
• Don’t flaunt valuables, be vigilant as with anything else!
• Have fun and be safe!