Heather & Patrick
Things To Do
Tulum Ruins
The Mayan ruins in Tulum are a must visit! Open daily from 8am-4:30pm
Tulum Cenotes
A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. There are a ton of amazing ones surrounding Tulum! We have listed some of the ones we visited but there are hundreds around the Tulum area so just keep an eye out for the green signs!
Burrito Amor
You will never look at a Chipotle burrito the same after having the burritos here!
Matcha Mama
The best acai bowls on this side of the border! Amazing vegan smoothies, Kombucha, raw juices, matcha teas, etc. Super cute spot to get some great photos at!
Raw Love
There are 2 locations the Raw Love on hotel zone along the beach has the best views and similar menu items at Matcha Mama!
BAL NAK
Absolutely worth the splurge for food & atmosphere! The dining experience here is hands down amazing you can tell how much care and love they put into each and every dish!
GITANO Tulum
Best spot for cocktails and dancing!
Antojitos La Chiapaneca
The BEST authentic local taco joint! Mix with locals and a few tourists who know what's up. Don't expect much for decor but your wallet and tummy will leave happy! Super cheap tacos & beers!
Batey Mojito and Guarapo Bar
The BEST mojitos in Tulum I dare you to find a better one! Great spot for live music!
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Looking for off the beaten path ruins this is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon exploring the Mayan Ruins, walking through the rain forest. Don't forget to go up the observation deck for amazing 360 views of the biosphere! You can also take a boat ride at the end of the walking path if you'd like!
Chichén-Itzá
Absolutely worth the 2 hour drive from Tulum to see one of the 7 wonders of the world! Get there early to avoid the crowds although the complex is rather large with plenty of space to explore and keep a safe distance from others! Pro Tip: If you stand in front of Chichen Itza and clap the sound will echo through the opening at the top it makes for cool videos!
Ik Kil Cenote
If you make the drive to Chichen-Itza you must stop by this gorgeous cenote for a quick swim!
Cenote Car Wash
You'll have to read the story youself on how this cenote got it's name but great spot for snorkeling and one of the more off the beaten path cenotes!
Gran Cenote
This cenote was one of our favorites! Great spot to snorkel around the caves and lots of turtles!
Tulum Beach
Explore Tulum beach road lots of great shops and restaurants endless options for photo ops and drinks and shopping! Be sure to get photos at Ahau Tulum Sculpture & follow that dream sign! Check out Casa Malca (Pablo Escobar's Mansion turned art deco hotel) for endless photo ops!
El Pez Hotel Tulum
Head here for 2 for 1 cocktails at happy hour and the best views for sunset! The views will make you not want to leave I promise!
Paradise Beach
This is the main public beach in Tulum you will have endless options to choose from for restaurants, bars, and day loungers along the beach! Boats line up along the water offering day of snorkeling trips!
Just a friendly reminder
2020 has been an incredibly difficult year across the globe. Please be a conscious traveler and tip your waitstaff, hotel staff, and bartenders well! Like many of the bars and restaurants in the US that have had to close their doors Tulum bars and restaurants have been affected by the decline in tourism. Tulum was also hit by 2 hurricanes this year. Please be patient when you go out and visit local establishments and as always those extra pesos go a long way so tip well! And as always remember you are a guest in their country! Salud amigos!