Guidebook for Tulum

Linda
Guidebook for Tulum

Food Scene

Tulum has a surprisingly delicious array of restaurants
Go early...around 6ish and sit at the bar. We’ve done this without reservations. It’s delicious and there’s a reason why there is always a wait.
243 locals recommend
Hartwood
7 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila
243 locals recommend
Go early...around 6ish and sit at the bar. We’ve done this without reservations. It’s delicious and there’s a reason why there is always a wait.
Located in the pueblo, this is a newer Mexican Asian fashion restaurant. Completely delicious and unexpected. Get the prawn tacos, bao buns. Try as many dishes as possible. Delicious cocktails too.
21 locals recommend
Mestixa
y Calle Polar Poniente
21 locals recommend
Located in the pueblo, this is a newer Mexican Asian fashion restaurant. Completely delicious and unexpected. Get the prawn tacos, bao buns. Try as many dishes as possible. Delicious cocktails too.
Hands down one of the best restaurants in Tulum. Amazing Japanese restaurant located in Azulik. THE BEST Sushi restaurant. Make reservations now!!! Fun journey just to get to them restaurant.
Tseen Ja
Hands down one of the best restaurants in Tulum. Amazing Japanese restaurant located in Azulik. THE BEST Sushi restaurant. Make reservations now!!! Fun journey just to get to them restaurant.
The best restaurant in Aldea Zama that should not be missed. Try the tomato with barata cheese, fettuccine with mushrooms, and the tomahawk steak. Everything is amazing.
14 locals recommend
Bejuco Restaurant
Mza 26 Aldea Zama
14 locals recommend
The best restaurant in Aldea Zama that should not be missed. Try the tomato with barata cheese, fettuccine with mushrooms, and the tomahawk steak. Everything is amazing.
Walking Distance - this is a 7 minute walk from the JUNGLE LOUNGE. The place to go for a Smoothie, Açaí Bowl, Kumbucha, etc. It can be fairly busy so be prepared for a wait...but, it’s worth it!
13 locals recommend
Matcha Mama Aldea Zama
Mz. 12 Aldea Zama
13 locals recommend
Walking Distance - this is a 7 minute walk from the JUNGLE LOUNGE. The place to go for a Smoothie, Açaí Bowl, Kumbucha, etc. It can be fairly busy so be prepared for a wait...but, it’s worth it!
Hidden restaurant in town with amazing angus meat. Just get the house wine...delicious!
16 locals recommend
La parrillada grill
Calle Orión Sur
16 locals recommend
Hidden restaurant in town with amazing angus meat. Just get the house wine...delicious!
The burgers are sooo good! Chicken, veggie, Hawaiian. Try them all! Located near the main strip. Easy to find. Great atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Bonita Tulum's Burger Bar
Calle Beta Sur
22 locals recommend
The burgers are sooo good! Chicken, veggie, Hawaiian. Try them all! Located near the main strip. Easy to find. Great atmosphere.
Easy walk to this breakfast and lunch + bakery + cafe from the Jungle Lounge. Healthy avocado toast and wonderful lox and toast. Open 7:30 to 2:30.
17 locals recommend
ROSSINA CAFE
17 locals recommend
Easy walk to this breakfast and lunch + bakery + cafe from the Jungle Lounge. Healthy avocado toast and wonderful lox and toast. Open 7:30 to 2:30.
New location across from Amansala. Outside seating with a great back area for dessert and coffee. Make sure you save room for dessert and coffee because they roast, grind and brew the coffee with love. It takes a while to get you java...but, worth the wait.
75 locals recommend
kitchen table
75 locals recommend
New location across from Amansala. Outside seating with a great back area for dessert and coffee. Make sure you save room for dessert and coffee because they roast, grind and brew the coffee with love. It takes a while to get you java...but, worth the wait.
My favorite restaurant on the beach. There is always a great vibe no matter when you go. Love heading there for lunch.
84 locals recommend
Nômade
Km 10.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila
84 locals recommend
My favorite restaurant on the beach. There is always a great vibe no matter when you go. Love heading there for lunch.
Right on the corner of the main road in town. This grilled chicken is a great deal. You get a chicken breast, tortillas, hot sauce, cabbage and rice for only 50 pesos. Totally yummy.
23 locals recommend
Fastfood El Pollo Bronco
23 locals recommend
Right on the corner of the main road in town. This grilled chicken is a great deal. You get a chicken breast, tortillas, hot sauce, cabbage and rice for only 50 pesos. Totally yummy.
Some of the best pizza I’ve ever had...ever. Also love the Barrata salad and Linguini with Clams.
61 locals recommend
IL BACARO
y Calle Sol Ote.
61 locals recommend
Some of the best pizza I’ve ever had...ever. Also love the Barrata salad and Linguini with Clams.
At Ahau, on the beach. Delicious Açaí bowls and smoothies.
56 locals recommend
Raw Love
56 locals recommend
At Ahau, on the beach. Delicious Açaí bowls and smoothies.
Blaine’s restaurant is a great option for breakfast by the beach. Delicious coffee and yummy omelettes. Try their new Temezcal too.
6 locals recommend
Tunich Jungle Cabañas and Restaurant
KM 5.5 Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila
6 locals recommend
Blaine’s restaurant is a great option for breakfast by the beach. Delicious coffee and yummy omelettes. Try their new Temezcal too.

Essentials

This is a new store which is like a Tulum version of Whole Foods. Great place for local honey, bakery (next door), fresh food and clean meat. Love this place!
97 locals recommend
Gypsea Market
97 locals recommend
This is a new store which is like a Tulum version of Whole Foods. Great place for local honey, bakery (next door), fresh food and clean meat. Love this place!
Walking Distance - This is easily walkable from the penthouse. Has some drinks that you cant find in other places. Good to at least check out for provisions.
54 locals recommend
Fresh Market
Mz 12 Aldea Zama
54 locals recommend
Walking Distance - This is easily walkable from the penthouse. Has some drinks that you cant find in other places. Good to at least check out for provisions.
Close to the penthouse. This is where you want to get water, alcohol (beer, wine, spirits), breakfast foods...cheese, yogurt, juice etc, etc They also have beach items...like a SuperTarget.
609 locals recommend
Chedraui
609 locals recommend
Close to the penthouse. This is where you want to get water, alcohol (beer, wine, spirits), breakfast foods...cheese, yogurt, juice etc, etc They also have beach items...like a SuperTarget.

Entertainment & Activities

I haven’t been yet...but, it is definitely on my to-do list. This is suppose to be very trippy and fun.
278 locals recommend
Xenses
278 locals recommend
I haven’t been yet...but, it is definitely on my to-do list. This is suppose to be very trippy and fun.
109 locals recommend
Palma Central
6 Av. Kukulkan
109 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

So far, this is my favorite cenote. Gorgeous...
58 locals recommend
Cenotes Sac Actun
Xel-Ha
58 locals recommend
So far, this is my favorite cenote. Gorgeous...
Beautiful cenote for snorkeling. Get there early to see the most amazing under water sites.
67 locals recommend
Cenote corazón del paraiso
67 locals recommend
Beautiful cenote for snorkeling. Get there early to see the most amazing under water sites.

Sightseeing

I prefer these ruins to the ruins in tulum. There is more to see and you can walk up and go into them. If you go make a stop in Coqui Coqui.
232 locals recommend
Cobá Archaeological Zone
307 Carretera Federal Tulum
232 locals recommend
I prefer these ruins to the ruins in tulum. There is more to see and you can walk up and go into them. If you go make a stop in Coqui Coqui.
Muyil river float as an amazing way to see the Sian Ka’an reserve. This is all ground water flowing out towards the ocean.
232 locals recommend
Muyil
232 locals recommend
Muyil river float as an amazing way to see the Sian Ka’an reserve. This is all ground water flowing out towards the ocean.

Getting Around

When we are in town we use our trusted taxi driver, Alex. He is available on WhatsApp +52 984 164 2745. Text him and let him know you are at Wahh 303 and he will send a car. He also can do side trips...cenotes, ruins, etc.
This is our recommendation for transportation from Cancun airport to the Jungle Lounge. Large comfortable vans, they will have water for you and Coronas that you can ask for in advance. Copy this link to schedule: https://www.canadatransfers.com/?modulo=socios&submodulo=link&ajax=1&token=MjA4OjA6MTU5NzY4MTU3NA==&s=2
Canada Transfers
This is our recommendation for transportation from Cancun airport to the Jungle Lounge. Large comfortable vans, they will have water for you and Coronas that you can ask for in advance. Copy this link to schedule: https://www.canadatransfers.com/?modulo=socios&submodulo=link&ajax=1&token=MjA4OjA6MTU5NzY4MTU3NA==&s=2
Talk to Ruben at Ola Bicycle rental. +52 984 240 5172. They can deliver and pick up bicycles to the penthouse on request.
37 locals recommend
Ola Bike Tulum
107 Av. Coba
37 locals recommend
Talk to Ruben at Ola Bicycle rental. +52 984 240 5172. They can deliver and pick up bicycles to the penthouse on request.
An inexpensive way to get from Cancun airport to the Tulum ruins or go to the bus terminal in town. Takes around 2 hours and costs around $10
6 locals recommend
ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins
6 locals recommend
An inexpensive way to get from Cancun airport to the Tulum ruins or go to the bus terminal in town. Takes around 2 hours and costs around $10

Everything Else

A great option if you want delivery to the penthouse is Tomato.mx, its like Grubhub for Tulum. I’ve used it before and they are fairly quick. A great option if you don’t feel like going out to eat. They will deliver to the front of the building. https://tomato.mx
Pablo Escobars old house on the beach with a wonderful pool. Great instagram moments.
67 locals recommend
Casa Malca
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila
67 locals recommend
Pablo Escobars old house on the beach with a wonderful pool. Great instagram moments.