Our guide to Tulum
¿Dónde vas a estar?
Aldea Zamá, Tulum, Q.R.
Considerado como uno de los 132 Pueblos Mágicos del país, Tulum es uno de los lugares más deseados de la Rivera Maya. No solo por sus increíbles ruinas situadas al borde del Mar Caribe, sino también por sus playas, zonas arqueológicas, manglares y platillos típicos. Nuestra villa se encuentra en Aldea Zamá, el proyecto residencial de lujo más moderno del estado. Su maravillosa ubicación en el corazón de Tulum permite disfrutar de todo las actividades ecoturísticas que la ciudad tiene para ofrecer.
51 locals recommend
Aldea Zama
Considerado como uno de los 132 Pueblos Mágicos del país, Tulum es uno de los lugares más deseados de la Rivera Maya. No solo por sus increíbles ruinas situadas al borde del Mar Caribe, sino también por sus playas, zonas arqueológicas, manglares y platillos típicos. Nuestra villa se encuentra en Aldea Zamá, el proyecto residencial de lujo más moderno del estado. Su maravillosa ubicación en el corazón de Tulum permite disfrutar de todo las actividades ecoturísticas que la ciudad tiene para ofrecer.
¿Qué visitar?
A solo 900 metros de la zona arqueológica encontrarás una de las playas más bonitas del mundo. Nada mejor que disfrutar de un día soleado, en un camastro, comiendo y bebiendo en un paraíso.
159 locals recommend
Paradise Beach
A solo 900 metros de la zona arqueológica encontrarás una de las playas más bonitas del mundo. Nada mejor que disfrutar de un día soleado, en un camastro, comiendo y bebiendo en un paraíso.
Sian Ka'an, patrimonio de la humanidad, es la mayor área protegida del Caribe mexicano. Podrás recorrerlo en lancha o kayak para disfrutar de los 9 ecosistemas que lo integran, dentro de los cuales encontrarás: tortugas marinas, aves, manglares, cenotes y más joyas de la península.
188 locals recommend
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Sian Ka'an, patrimonio de la humanidad, es la mayor área protegida del Caribe mexicano. Podrás recorrerlo en lancha o kayak para disfrutar de los 9 ecosistemas que lo integran, dentro de los cuales encontrarás: tortugas marinas, aves, manglares, cenotes y más joyas de la península.
Conoce lo que fue el principal centro de comercio marítimo y terrestre de los mayas. Aquí encontrarás más de 60 templos restaurados con los tonos turquesa del Mar Caribe de fondo.
12 locals recommend
Camino a Zona Arqueologica Tulum
Camino a Zona Arqueologica TulumConoce lo que fue el principal centro de comercio marítimo y terrestre de los mayas. Aquí encontrarás más de 60 templos restaurados con los tonos turquesa del Mar Caribe de fondo.
En medio de la selva descubrirás una arquitectura extraordinaria: una simulación de nido construido con hierbas, piedras y cerámica. Por dentro se encuentra una galería que busca entrelazar arte, naturaleza y ancestralidad. El recorrido es a pie descalzo para sentir una mayor conexión. (Edad: +18)
18 locals recommend
Iklab
En medio de la selva descubrirás una arquitectura extraordinaria: una simulación de nido construido con hierbas, piedras y cerámica. Por dentro se encuentra una galería que busca entrelazar arte, naturaleza y ancestralidad. El recorrido es a pie descalzo para sentir una mayor conexión. (Edad: +18)
Formado por dos cuerpos de agua conectados por pasaje submarino, Dos Ojos es uno de los cenotes más bonitos de la Rivera Maya. Sus aguas cristalinas permiten ver formaciones rocosas, restos fósiles y peces, lo que lo convierte en ideal para ir a bucear o snorkelear.
323 locals recommend
Two Eyes Cenote
Formado por dos cuerpos de agua conectados por pasaje submarino, Dos Ojos es uno de los cenotes más bonitos de la Rivera Maya. Sus aguas cristalinas permiten ver formaciones rocosas, restos fósiles y peces, lo que lo convierte en ideal para ir a bucear o snorkelear.
Wonderful ruins which you can visit by bike, they have ziplines and other fun activities.
361 locals recommend
Coba
Wonderful ruins which you can visit by bike, they have ziplines and other fun activities.
Also known as Muyil...
In here you can take a boat that will take you to a lazy river surrounded by nature. Effortless, comfortable, beautiful and relaxing. There are also: a panoramic view of the yungle and ruins than can be visited as well.
33 locals recommend
Chunyaxché
Also known as Muyil...
In here you can take a boat that will take you to a lazy river surrounded by nature. Effortless, comfortable, beautiful and relaxing. There are also: a panoramic view of the yungle and ruins than can be visited as well.
One of the most representative pictures of tulum. It is currently in Ahau Tulum.
Sculpture "Come into the Light"
One of the most representative pictures of tulum. It is currently in Ahau Tulum.
A quiet and calm lagoon, in the middle of the mayan jungle. Great for a calmer day enjoying the sun and fresh waters.
It can get a bit bussy on the weekends so try to go on a weekday.
194 locals recommend
Kaan Luum Lagoon
A quiet and calm lagoon, in the middle of the mayan jungle. Great for a calmer day enjoying the sun and fresh waters.
It can get a bit bussy on the weekends so try to go on a weekday.
Ahau Tulum
This hotel also has one of the most beautiful views of the jungle.
Natural reserve where you can find beaches, dunes, cenotes, coral reefs, animals, plants and birds. With a lot of native communities living in the zone. From here you can go to the Muyil ruins and lazy river. Which we also really recommed doing.
316 locals recommend
Sian Ka'an
Natural reserve where you can find beaches, dunes, cenotes, coral reefs, animals, plants and birds. With a lot of native communities living in the zone. From here you can go to the Muyil ruins and lazy river. Which we also really recommed doing.
If you are renting a car or are interested in going to other places near Tulum you can go to Playa del Carmen. Its about an hour drive from Tulum but you can find a lot of restaurants, shops, beachclubs and many other attractions.
563 locals recommend
Playa Del Carmen
If you are renting a car or are interested in going to other places near Tulum you can go to Playa del Carmen. Its about an hour drive from Tulum but you can find a lot of restaurants, shops, beachclubs and many other attractions.
¿Qué hacer?
Tulum ofrece una variedad de actividades tales como: tirolesas en cenotes, recorrido de la selva en vehículos todoterreno, puentes colgantes, renta de bicicletas, rappel y más.
Uno de los lugares donde puedes experimentar todo esto es en Selva Maya
9 locals recommend
Selva Maya Eco Adventure
Carretera Tulum - CancúnTulum ofrece una variedad de actividades tales como: tirolesas en cenotes, recorrido de la selva en vehículos todoterreno, puentes colgantes, renta de bicicletas, rappel y más.
Uno de los lugares donde puedes experimentar todo esto es en Selva Maya
Si buscas experiencias bajo el agua como: bucear, snorkelear, nadar con tortguas, paddle board. Este lugar es el indicado.
136 locals recommend
Casa Cenote
Si buscas experiencias bajo el agua como: bucear, snorkelear, nadar con tortguas, paddle board. Este lugar es el indicado.
Es uno de los clubs de playa más populares de Tulum. Puedes llegar desde la mañana para disfutar del sol y de la buena música o si buscas algo más, llega de noche en donde podrás pedir drinks y disfrutar de las grandes fiestas.
297 locals recommend
Papaya Playa Project
Km 4.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaEs uno de los clubs de playa más populares de Tulum. Puedes llegar desde la mañana para disfutar del sol y de la buena música o si buscas algo más, llega de noche en donde podrás pedir drinks y disfrutar de las grandes fiestas.
Gitano Beach
KM 9.5 Av Boca PailaVery popular beach club with international menu and drinks.
Wellness, beach club and restaurant. With beautiful spots for photos and great for sociallizing and meeting new people.
24 locals recommend
Vagalume-Tulum
Wellness, beach club and restaurant. With beautiful spots for photos and great for sociallizing and meeting new people.
You can snorkel with turtles and fishes. It is near a hotel and you can stay afterwards over some drinks and food. There are people who can guide you which is specially useful if you are going with kids but is a great experience for all ages and not far from Tulum.
198 locals recommend
playa akumal
Akumal TrailYou can snorkel with turtles and fishes. It is near a hotel and you can stay afterwards over some drinks and food. There are people who can guide you which is specially useful if you are going with kids but is a great experience for all ages and not far from Tulum.
The group Xcaret have a lot of parks with different activities, shows, rivers, experiences and many more. I definetly recommend going. My favorite is Xel-ha but Xcaret is really famous for their shows.
131 locals recommend
XCARET
XcaretThe group Xcaret have a lot of parks with different activities, shows, rivers, experiences and many more. I definetly recommend going. My favorite is Xel-ha but Xcaret is really famous for their shows.
You can get to the Island by ferry. It is full of nature and vegetation with cristal clear waters and a lot of animals. There are tours where you can swim with whale sharks, and go to other islands near Holbox. It is also known for their bioluminescence. There are many tours that take you kayaking at night to see this wonderful show of nature.
185 locals recommend
Isla Holbox
You can get to the Island by ferry. It is full of nature and vegetation with cristal clear waters and a lot of animals. There are tours where you can swim with whale sharks, and go to other islands near Holbox. It is also known for their bioluminescence. There are many tours that take you kayaking at night to see this wonderful show of nature.
¿Qué comer?
BAL NAK
KM 7.5 Av. Boca PailaDisfruta de comida mexicana local contemporánea
Casa Banana
Km. 7.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaSorprende tu paladar con la mejor comida argentina en Tulum.
Disfruta de comida tex-mex en el rooftop de Mateo's Mexican Grill Bar mientras escuchas música en vivo y disfrutas del atardecer.
91 locals recommend
Mateos
Km 5.2 Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaDisfruta de comida tex-mex en el rooftop de Mateo's Mexican Grill Bar mientras escuchas música en vivo y disfrutas del atardecer.
One of the most famous group of restaurants in Tulum, they have different high quality restaurants that will delight you
113 locals recommend
RosaNegra Tulum
5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaOne of the most famous group of restaurants in Tulum, they have different high quality restaurants that will delight you
Delicious food, specially prepared in a wood oven, the pizzas are a must.
13 locals recommend
Mereva Tulum
Delicious food, specially prepared in a wood oven, the pizzas are a must.
Very famous for their shows and nightlife this restaurant has a great combination of food, drinks and atmosphere.
21 locals recommend
Ilios | Greek restaurant in Tulum
Km. 8 Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaVery famous for their shows and nightlife this restaurant has a great combination of food, drinks and atmosphere.
Casa Jaguar
Avenida Boca PailaMexican seafood restaurant with live music, a whole experience.
All the restaurants by group Gitano are a must specially Meze, an aegean taverna.
300 locals recommend
Gitano
All the restaurants by group Gitano are a must specially Meze, an aegean taverna.
A very famous mexican restaurant in the zone, with very eye pleasing dishes and great cocktails.
113 locals recommend
Arca
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaA very famous mexican restaurant in the zone, with very eye pleasing dishes and great cocktails.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Sfer Ik
Sfer Ik cuenta con una alta demanda, por lo que te recomendamos reservar con anticipación si es que quieres visitarlo
Don't miss
Recomendaciones del anfitrión
¡Gracias por escoger nuestra villa para hospedarte! Aquí te vamos a recomendar nuestros lugares favoritos que solo un local recomendaría.
1. Panna e Cioccolato (Heladería)
2. Taqueria Honorio
Customs and culture
Avoid drinking tap water
In Mexico we dont usually drink tap water, try bottled or filtered water instead.
Getting around
There is no uber
We dont have Uber or other platforms in Tulum, so we recommend you renting car to be able to travel "long distances" to visit the ruins, cenotes and other places that might not be that close.
Bike is a very common way of transport, and you can usually get to most places but keep in mind that the sun and heat can make it a bit unconfortable.
Don't miss
Snorkeling in front of Tulum Ruins
There are tours that take you on a boat where you can see the Tulum Ruins from the ocean (you can get great pictures from this view) and they usually take you snorkeling very close to the ruins. There you can swim with stingrays, fishes, you can see some coral reefs and sometimes even turtles.