Hi Everyone,

Back with another lifestyle blog post. As we have reached month 6 of quarantine and social distancing I have officially gone stir crazy. A friend called and asked if I wanted to go with her for her birthday and without thinking I screamed yes and booked my flight! We agreed on going to Tulum, Mexico. While I have been to Mexico several times at this point I have never been to Tulum. Tulum has always been on my list of cities in Mexico to visit, however over the past year Tulum has turned into the most sought after city in Mexico in my opinion.

Since we are still in the middle of a global pandemic and we can't really travel many places the places that we can travel to are taking serious precautions as well as social distancing measures. Knowing this information I felt at ease embarking on this journey. I can not tell you how much I needed this vacation. There have been so many major life changes happening with me that I needed this vacation! I needed to relax I needed to clear my mind and come up with a game plan for next steps in my life.

Tulum where do I begin? Tulum is known for its soft, white sand beaches, and super laid back vibe. If chill had a face it would be Tulum. Tulum is actually broken into two parts the original fishers town that is now exploding with restaurants, bike/scuba shops and hotels and then the other part with the beach!

When is the best time to Visit Tulum

The best time to travel to Tulum is between December-April which is known as Mexico's dry season. I went to Tulum in the middle or rain season and its lived up to its name that’s for sure however, what I will say the rain was scattered so we were able to enjoy fun in the sun most of our stay.

Weather was pretty consistent in and around 80 degrees but in the sun and riding bikes you couldn't tell me that it wasn’t 120 I was drenched in sweat on our windless bike ride.

Where to Stay in Tulum

Most of the popular tourist hotels are located on the beach and most of the hotels have their own private beaches so this was amazing.

We stayed at NEST Tulum and this hotel was amazing. Staff is extremely accommodating and available whenever you need them. Most hotels in Tulum can only accommodate small numbers of guest I believe our hotel had 12 suites and villas. From my research the most rooms I found at a hotel on Tulum beach was around 30 rooms and most rooms are capped at 2 people.

Other nice hotels:

Casa Malca - For a unique contemporary art hotel (home of the famous couch swing as well as previously owned by Pablo Escobar)

Be Tulum - A highly instagramable hotel located within prime location.

Hotel Sanara - Beautiful hotel that offers sunset yoga

What to do in Tulum

Cenotes - Natural fresh water pools are where the rain water collects and there are several around (Gran Cenotes, Dos Ojos, Sac Actun, Suytun, Hubiku).

Biking - You can rent a bike from just about anywhere. Most hotels have bikes that you can use to get around. Easiest way to travel somewhere quickly as the roads are very narrow and traffic is inevitable.

Snorkeling - Whether you choose to join in on an organized snorkeling tour, or explore yourself there are amazing places to snorkel in Tulum.

Yoga - There are several hotels that offer yoga packages, look in advance to see if your hotel offers yoga.

Tulum Ruins - Tulum's ruins are a very unique place to visit. If you would like to learn about the culture I would definitely book a cab to go and explore for a few hours.

Spa - Many of the hotels offer spa treatments. If you are looking to unwind on your relaxing vacation check and see if your hotel has a spa package. If not you can always book at any of the establishments.

Rent a Yacht - A short drive from Tulum in Playa Del Carmen you can rent a boat and spend a half day or whole day out at sea. Really fun and highly recommend. You are able to snorkel, sight see, paddle board, etc. Great if you want to spend a fun day out on the water.

Where to eat in Tulum

There are not any wrong places to eat in Tulum, but I do have a few favorites:

Nest Tulum - has amazing tacos.

Raw Love - for amazing acai bowls (photo above)

Rosa Negra - Amazing restaurant with a beautiful ambiance (would highly recommend making a reservation)

Loco Tulum - loved the pasta

Mestixa - Located in town but it was well worth the drive. Puts you in the mind of Japanese infusion amazing dishes.

Nightlife in Tulum

There are a few places not a lot like if you were in Cabo or Cancun however, a lot of the restaurants just play music and you have your own private dance party at your table. There are also a lot of hookah lounges located up and down the strip that play music if you are into something a little more chill.

Casa Jaguar - Popular on Thursday nights for music

Taboo - Very upscale nice beach club

Shopping in Tulum

There are amazing shops located up and down the hotel strip that sell cute outfits and swimwear but they are rather pricy.

There are also pharmacies located up and down the strip so if you need a pain pill, a razor or even a bag a chips and water you can walk to your nearest pharmacy and pick these items up.

How to Get to Tulum

Tulum does not have an airport to closest airport is Cancun International Airport. From Cancun International Airport you drive 90 minutes south and you can either rent a shuttle which is one of the most popular options, cab, rent a car (I would highly NOT recommend this is Tulum) or take the bus.

Is Tulum Safe

Tulum is very safe! But like anywhere attend to your belongings and make sure you lock your room door. Walking around day or night is completely fine just be smart and aware of your surroundings.

Preferred Currency

While The Mexican Peso is the local currency in Tulum, you do not need Peso's. You can use USD if traveling from the states or you can use your debit or credit card. If you prefer to use Peso's by all means get some but it is definitely not required.

If you are planning on going to Tulum use this guide as a resource!

XoXo,

Amber B

Ultimate Tulum Travel Guide

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