Phyllis & Matthew
Things To Do
Tulum Beach Road and Tulum Town
Tulum beach road is 3km of taco stands, hammocks, specialty mojitos, handicraft shops, cafes, beach clubs and delicious restaurants. Stroll on the main street or beach strip. Will need to go through hotel entrance to get to the beach but once on the beach it is all public. There are also bikes for rent as well. Check out Flor de Michoacan for ice cream, El Camillo for ceviche, Tequieria La Eufemia for tacos, shiva tulum for new age indian. Tulum town has a more traditional Mexican vibe with good shopping of local crafts. Both short taxi ride from the resort. Grab some friends/ family and make an afternoon of it.
Tulum Ruins
Built on a bluff facing the rising sun, this ruin site is the only Maya settlement located on the beaches of the Caribbean. The views are amazing! Open 8AM - 5PM daily. Short taxi ride from hotel. Bring 30-40 Pesos for entrance. Get there early to avoid the crowds.
Riviera Maya Golf Club
Grab your irons and woods, Matt is looking for golf buddies! An impressive synergy of golf 36 holes immersed in Mayan jungle, natural lakes and cenotes. Bring your own clubs to avoid rental fee. The rate for Dreams resort hotel guests is $75-90 depending on tee time and $45 for club rental. Let us know ahead of time you are interested so we can organize a tee time.
Cenotes
Cenotes are absolutely beautiful and very unique to the riviera maya. They are natural swimming holes in cave system. The famous and nearby ones are - Grand Cenote, Dos Ojos Cenote, Cristal and Escondido Cenote. You can visit all in one day and spend the afternoon snorkeling and swimming in these pristine caves. See link for information. All are short taxi ride from hotel. Bring Pesos for entrance fee!
Chichén Itzá & Coba
If you are looking to explore Mayan ruins, Coba is 1 hour away and Chichen Itza is 2 hours away. Concierge has tours. Can easily do it yourself if you’ve rented a car. Can also hire taxi service for decent price.
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Just south of Tulum lies the enormous Sian Ka’an Biosphere, a protected area home to thousands of species of flora and fauna, as well as some of the most pristine water in Mexico. Inside the park, you’ll find dolphins and turtles. Booking a tour is the best way to see this park, please check with concierge.
Kaan Luum Lagoon
Kaan Luum lagoon is Tulum´s best kept secret and it is definitely off the beaten track spots. Taxi ride away from Tulum town.
Scuba Diving
Tulum has world class scuba diving and numerous certified dive centers along its coast line. We hope to dive at some point during the week. If you are interested, please let us know ahead of time so we can plan together.
Xel-Há Park
Spend all day at Xel Ha water theme park. An all day pass includes food and drinks, zip-lining, snorkeling, water slides, and more. Adults $80, children $40.
Hartwood
One of the best in Tulum! The entire open-air kitchen—consisting of an open grill and a wood-fired oven—runs on solar panels, and the menu changes daily to include the local fishermen's catch of the day and whatever produce is freshest. Accept Walk-ins or reserve a table at reservations@hartwoodtulum.com one month ahead of time.
Gitano Tulum
Seasonal local ingredients cooked in a wood burning oven & open fire grill. Another favorite in Tulum. Famous for their Mezcal cocktails. There is music and party on weekend nights. Remember to make reservations online!
Papaya Playa Project
Beach side day and night parties. The place to go for loud music and dancing! Approximately 15 minutes from the resort. Join the newlyweds at the full moon party Saturday night!
Casa Jaguar
Casa Jaguar is well known for its tacos, ceviches and open air party. We recommend getting down there on a Thursday for their weekly jungle themed, under the stars DJ set; although, the lush surroundings, outdoor seating and exquisite cocktails are reason enough to attend any night.
Batey
Great chill hang on any day. They have a variety of excellent mojitos, complete with sugarcane straws…so tasty! The best part of Batey is the live music. The bands are always awesome and the crowd is a good mix of tourists and locals