FAQs

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COVID TESTS?

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Yes - you will need a COVID test to re-enter the US. Most of the hotels offer onsite COVID testing for ~$40SUD. All of the Ahau Collection hotels (Kanan, Casa Ganesh, Ahau, Alaya) offer onsite testing at Ahau which is directly next to Kanan. When you check in upon arrival, mention you need to book a test and they will do that for you. If you are flying in Thursday, I recommend doing the test Friday or Saturday. If you are not staying at a Ahau Collection hotel, please reach out to your hotel to confirm they offer onsite testing. There are also several other locations on the Beach Road that offer rapid tests with a 30 minute result turnaround time. See more information here: https://www.kay.tours/post/covid-testing-sites-in-tulum-cancun-and-playa-del-carmen The Cancun Airport also offers rapid tests in Terminal 3. If you choose to go with this option, please make sure you plan ahead when booking your shuttle back to the airport from Tulum. I'd add a 30-45 minute buffer.

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DO I NEED A PASSPORT?

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YES!! A valid passport is required to travel to Tulum, Mexico. Please keep in mind it can take up to 3 months to receive your passport. If your passport is expiring within six months of the wedding, you will need to have it renewed in order to leave the country. The following link will help you to begin the application or request a renewal of a passport(s): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html/

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HOW DO I RSVP?

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While we are sending formal invitations to all of our guests, we ask that you please RSVP on the website (there will not be an RSVP card accompanying the invitation). Simply type in your name on the RSVP tab. You will be able to accept or decline for yourself and guest(s) if applicable. You will also have the opportunity to let us know of any dietary restrictions for the reception.

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CASH?

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Yes! Tulum is pretty much an all-cash town. It's essential to have pesos on you at all times. Most restaurants, cenotes, and tours dont accept cards. It's best to exchange dollars at your departure airport or before you plan to travel (lines are long and the exchange rate is bad at the Cancun airport). Otherwise, stop at the ATM at the Chedruai (the big grocery store on the way into Tulum) or the HSBC in the pueblo. Don't rely on ATMs throughout the zona hotelera. Also dont forget to notify your bank of your travels as banks often decline when trying to take cash out of the local ATMs.

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THINGS TO PACK?

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Tulum is a laid back beach town - a place to unplug. Though the wedding will be elegant, plan to embrace your boho self for the rest of the time! Think bikinis, beach cover-ups, sandals and straw hats. Bug spray - Tulum is basically a jungle on the beach so there are a ton of mosquitos. And apparently they are out for blood. Make sure to bring strong bug spray (with deet) - I've heard the bug repellent bracelets work well too. Sunscreen - the Mayan sun is really strong. Pack biodegradable sunscreen if you plan to swim in the cenotes!

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HOW DO I GET AROUND TULUM?

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Tulum is a small beach town and most everything is within walking or biking distance. Most hotels on the beach offer beach cruiser bikes to their guests. You can also reserve bikes here and have them delivered to your hotel/rental: https://www.ibiketulum.com Cabs are a great, super cheap option - especially if you don't feel like sweating on your "beach road walk" to dinner. Rather, take a quick 2-5 minute cab to the restaurants for about $5USD. You can easily flag them down or your hotel can easily help flag them down for you. Consider taking cabs throughout the evening because the roads by the beach are not well lit up at night. Taxis are not metered so before getting in, ask them to quote how much the ride will cost. You’ll notice that prices will vary from 50 to 120 pesos. To put things into perspective, 100 pesos is roughly $5USD.

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WATER?

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As you may well know, you definitely shouldn't drink the tap water in Mexico. Make sure you always drink bottled water, which is provided by all of the hotels and restaurants.

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WHERE TO EAT?

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Tulum has an incredible culinary scene. You can find amazing restaurants both downtown and by the beach. Hartwood: http://www.hartwoodtulum.com/ Gitano: http://www.gitanotulum.com/ The Real Coconut: http://www.sanaratulum.com/food-drink/ El Tábano: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150813-d1115825-Reviews-El_Tabano-Tulum_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Kin Toh: https://www.kintoh.com/ If you want to have an unforgettable (yet expensive) dining experience, go to Kin Toh at the Azulik hotel. You can also grab sunset cocktails here in their beautiful bar.

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WHERE TO DRINK?

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Ahhh Mexico, the land of tequila and especially our favorite drink, Margaritas. Papaya Playa Project: http://www.papayaplayaproject.com/restaurant-beach-club/ Gitano: http://www.gitanotulum.com/ Be Tulum: http://betulum.com/cuisine/#cuisine|3 Casa Jaguar: http://www.casajaguartulum.com/ Coco Beach Bar: https://cocotulum.com/en/beach-club/ Arca Tulum: http://arcatulum.com/ Batey Mojito Bar https://www.instagram.com/bateytulum/?hl=en

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WHERE TO SHOP?

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The main road called Avenida has many boutiques filled with chic boho fashion. Caravana Montaecristo: http://caravana.land/ Bendito Tulum: https://www.facebook.com/benditotulum/ Km33: http://www.km33tulum.com/ Josa Tulum: https://josatulum.com/?avad=55097_feb75865&source=avant