Martin & Alan’s guidebook
Breakfast (Downtown)
Pastry shop and cafe with fresh croissants, sandwiches, juices and coffee!
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ITALDO
Pastry shop and cafe with fresh croissants, sandwiches, juices and coffee!
TIERRA VEGAN / VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
This is a must! Conscious Eating at Tierra Restaurant. A culinary experience for conscious eaters. Tierra creates toxin-free plant-based meals infused with the best flavours, local ingredients, and love. About a 6 minute drive from our Airbnb!
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Holistika
Calle 10 SurTIERRA VEGAN / VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
This is a must! Conscious Eating at Tierra Restaurant. A culinary experience for conscious eaters. Tierra creates toxin-free plant-based meals infused with the best flavours, local ingredients, and love. About a 6 minute drive from our Airbnb!
Since 2022, this French bakery has been sending locals' happiness levels soaring, and for good reason! Their tempting menu features croque-madame, quiche lorraine and croissants topped with sausage, mayo, guacamole, fried egg, melted jalapeño cheddar, all accompanied by roasted potatoes and a fresh salad. Whether you go for a delicious morning coffee, croissants and pains au chocolat to enjoy on the beach, or for brunch with friends, the Nimeño will charm you every time.
Nimeno Bakery
Since 2022, this French bakery has been sending locals' happiness levels soaring, and for good reason! Their tempting menu features croque-madame, quiche lorraine and croissants topped with sausage, mayo, guacamole, fried egg, melted jalapeño cheddar, all accompanied by roasted potatoes and a fresh salad. Whether you go for a delicious morning coffee, croissants and pains au chocolat to enjoy on the beach, or for brunch with friends, the Nimeño will charm you every time.
Most customers find that you can safely try tasty sandwiches and generous pastries. Try their homemade bread and croissants. Here you can drink a highly-rated cappuccino or a recommended tea.
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ALFONSINA COFFEE TULUM
Most customers find that you can safely try tasty sandwiches and generous pastries. Try their homemade bread and croissants. Here you can drink a highly-rated cappuccino or a recommended tea.
Breakfast (Beach Road)
A healthy choice for breakfast or lunch with magical jungle feels offering raw vegan smoothies, acai bowls, curry, pad thai and more!
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Raw Love
A healthy choice for breakfast or lunch with magical jungle feels offering raw vegan smoothies, acai bowls, curry, pad thai and more!
Lunch (Downtown)
Looking for great tacos? Try out Honorio... only open in the morning and for lunch (no dinner) so hurry up. Best place to take care of that hang over with some super tasty tacos... Fast service and cheap.
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Taqueria Honorio
Looking for great tacos? Try out Honorio... only open in the morning and for lunch (no dinner) so hurry up. Best place to take care of that hang over with some super tasty tacos... Fast service and cheap.
Italian coffee and gelato specialists. Breakfasts, natural juices, sandwiches, belgian waffles, milkshakes, desserts and more...
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Campanella Cremerie
Avenida TulumItalian coffee and gelato specialists. Breakfasts, natural juices, sandwiches, belgian waffles, milkshakes, desserts and more...
Great burritos and house made sauces. Try the burrito Al Pastor! Decent wifi, great fruit waters. Good breakfasts as well. You'll want to stop here!
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Burrito Amor
Mz 05 Av. TulumGreat burritos and house made sauces. Try the burrito Al Pastor! Decent wifi, great fruit waters. Good breakfasts as well. You'll want to stop here!
Dinner (Downtown)
La Brasa stands out as the perfect destination to enjoy the exquisiteness of the best grilled food, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines and cocktails.
La Brasa stands out as the perfect destination to enjoy the exquisiteness of the best grilled food, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines and cocktails.
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La Brasa
Calle Sol OrienteLa Brasa stands out as the perfect destination to enjoy the exquisiteness of the best grilled food, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines and cocktails.
Spanish tapas venue specializing in paellas, La Gloria de Don Pepe makes you feel like you’re in a Spanish home, filled with family and vibrant energy. This restaurant serves authentic Spanish food. Lovely place and atmosphere.
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La Gloria de Don Pepe
57 Esquina Andromeda OteSpanish tapas venue specializing in paellas, La Gloria de Don Pepe makes you feel like you’re in a Spanish home, filled with family and vibrant energy. This restaurant serves authentic Spanish food. Lovely place and atmosphere.
Beautiful place to meet up, have a drink and dinner, food trucks with all kinds of food to choose from!
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Palma Central
6 Av. KukulkanBeautiful place to meet up, have a drink and dinner, food trucks with all kinds of food to choose from!
MESTIXA is a way of mixing cultures through food in order to discover new flavours. Therefore the chefs created a space that connects two parts of the world under one roof. The food is the outcome of experiences roaming the streets of Asia and Mexico during our travels. Street Food isn’t just a passing fashion, and eating with your hands is a historic way of experiencing the age-old relationship between a society and its food. Its roots are reinvented every day in new ways that are innovative, surprising, practical and, above all, delicious, this is what defines MESTIXA
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Mestixa
y Calle Polar PonienteMESTIXA is a way of mixing cultures through food in order to discover new flavours. Therefore the chefs created a space that connects two parts of the world under one roof. The food is the outcome of experiences roaming the streets of Asia and Mexico during our travels. Street Food isn’t just a passing fashion, and eating with your hands is a historic way of experiencing the age-old relationship between a society and its food. Its roots are reinvented every day in new ways that are innovative, surprising, practical and, above all, delicious, this is what defines MESTIXA
Akuma Tiger Sushi
Japanese, Asian, Fusion, Japanese Fusion
The best Italian food in town. Romantic and relaxed atmosphere, only steps away from us!
CANOVA cantina
The best Italian food in town. Romantic and relaxed atmosphere, only steps away from us!
El Sudaca has the most authentic Argentine artisanal food, including traditional dish EMPANADAS... you can try either delicious knife-cut meat or a variety of exquisite vegetarian flavors. You will taste the sweet flavor of alfajores, find that mate jar you left in Argentina, or gnosh up a milanesa sandwich.
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El Sudaca Empanadas Argentinas
681 Calle Polar Pte.El Sudaca has the most authentic Argentine artisanal food, including traditional dish EMPANADAS... you can try either delicious knife-cut meat or a variety of exquisite vegetarian flavors. You will taste the sweet flavor of alfajores, find that mate jar you left in Argentina, or gnosh up a milanesa sandwich.
Live music, tasty burgers and delicious cocktails. Can't ask for more!
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Bonita Tulum's Burger Bar
Calle Beta SurLive music, tasty burgers and delicious cocktails. Can't ask for more!
Trattoria italiana · Authentic Italian food in the heart of Tulum. Homemade pasta & pizza, wine and desserts in a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere.
Il Bacaro Tulum Trattoria Italiana
Trattoria italiana · Authentic Italian food in the heart of Tulum. Homemade pasta & pizza, wine and desserts in a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere.
Veleta Market
Food Court, Bar, and Entertainment Event. On Calle 7, very close from us!
Dinner (Beach road)
Steakhouse, Latin, Argentinean
Urban rustic restaurant known for our steak + seafood. A true staple and favourite of Tulum locals & tourists alike!
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Casa Banana
Km. 7.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaSteakhouse, Latin, Argentinean
Urban rustic restaurant known for our steak + seafood. A true staple and favourite of Tulum locals & tourists alike!
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View: “Hartwood has plenty of allure. This Tulum hot spot was launched in 2010 by New Yorkers and husband and wife, Eric Werner and Mya Henry. Since then, the place has earned a loyal following, and it’s packed nightly with eager diners who come here as much for the ambience as the food. In high season, you’ll need to book well in advance, though solo diners can almost always find a perch at the bar.
It’s the essence of beach dining here in this jungle-like setting where the menu is everchanging. Consult the blackboard for the day’s offerings, all based on what’s freshest at the market, though ceviche and grilled local fish are likely candidates
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Hartwood
7 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaMICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View: “Hartwood has plenty of allure. This Tulum hot spot was launched in 2010 by New Yorkers and husband and wife, Eric Werner and Mya Henry. Since then, the place has earned a loyal following, and it’s packed nightly with eager diners who come here as much for the ambience as the food. In high season, you’ll need to book well in advance, though solo diners can almost always find a perch at the bar.
It’s the essence of beach dining here in this jungle-like setting where the menu is everchanging. Consult the blackboard for the day’s offerings, all based on what’s freshest at the market, though ceviche and grilled local fish are likely candidates
Beach Clubs & More
Enter Nômade and follow a path down towards the stunning white sand beach and glittering ocean – choose to go for a swim or recline on a sunbed with a cocktail in hand. Or, if a sunbed isn’t your vibe (in that case we ask what are you doing at a beach club?), pull up a pillow or chill out in a swinging hammock between the trees.
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Nômade
Km 10.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaEnter Nômade and follow a path down towards the stunning white sand beach and glittering ocean – choose to go for a swim or recline on a sunbed with a cocktail in hand. Or, if a sunbed isn’t your vibe (in that case we ask what are you doing at a beach club?), pull up a pillow or chill out in a swinging hammock between the trees.
Gitano is an internationally renowned hospitality brand with a couple of locations in Tulum. Their beach club offering has recently moved to the South end of Tulum Beach and expanded, adding Casa Gitano to it’s repertoire of iconic locations. Perfect for those who end up wanting to stay a little longer.
Famed for its gypset disco style and great music, Gitano Beach manages to artfully balance a vibrant dance atmosphere with a relaxed coastal setting. The new location at the South end of Tulum beach is just as thoughtfully designed as its iconic predecessor, featuring cozy nooks tailored to suit any mood.
Gitano beach is famous for throwing fantastic summer events with a touch of eccentricity.
Best day to visit: Sundays for their weekly beach BBQ Fiesta
Must try: Gitano is a great spot for seafood and Mexican. Try the grilled octopus or crispy fish tacos. The perfect pairing - Gitano’s signature mezcal cocktails.
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Gitano Beach
KM 9.5 Av Boca PailaGitano is an internationally renowned hospitality brand with a couple of locations in Tulum. Their beach club offering has recently moved to the South end of Tulum Beach and expanded, adding Casa Gitano to it’s repertoire of iconic locations. Perfect for those who end up wanting to stay a little longer.
Famed for its gypset disco style and great music, Gitano Beach manages to artfully balance a vibrant dance atmosphere with a relaxed coastal setting. The new location at the South end of Tulum beach is just as thoughtfully designed as its iconic predecessor, featuring cozy nooks tailored to suit any mood.
Gitano beach is famous for throwing fantastic summer events with a touch of eccentricity.
Best day to visit: Sundays for their weekly beach BBQ Fiesta
Must try: Gitano is a great spot for seafood and Mexican. Try the grilled octopus or crispy fish tacos. The perfect pairing - Gitano’s signature mezcal cocktails.
Mia Beach Club at Selena hotel in Tulum is the perfect place to enjoy a day in the sun. With a pool facing the beautiful beach, Mia Beach Club is one of the biggest Tulum day clubs. Guests can enjoy cocktails and delicious food while lounging by the pool or on the beach. This club is ideal for large groups and often gets booked out for Weddings and bachelorettes. If this is something you are visiting Tulum for, then we recommend Mia as they have dedicated planners to manage large group occasions.
Mia has regular weekly DJ’s during the day playing chilled house and lo-fi beats. The weekend can get a bit rowdier, but it’s still more of a relaxed, casual atmosphere most of the time.
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MIA/SELINA
KM 7.5 Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaMia Beach Club at Selena hotel in Tulum is the perfect place to enjoy a day in the sun. With a pool facing the beautiful beach, Mia Beach Club is one of the biggest Tulum day clubs. Guests can enjoy cocktails and delicious food while lounging by the pool or on the beach. This club is ideal for large groups and often gets booked out for Weddings and bachelorettes. If this is something you are visiting Tulum for, then we recommend Mia as they have dedicated planners to manage large group occasions.
Mia has regular weekly DJ’s during the day playing chilled house and lo-fi beats. The weekend can get a bit rowdier, but it’s still more of a relaxed, casual atmosphere most of the time.
Ahau Beach Club, the relaxed sister of Kanan beach club, proudly showcases the renowned Ven a la Luz statue and houses a majestic temple dedicated to the holy trinity of music, art, and radical self-expression.
Embracing a charmingly relaxed yet modern bohemian ambiance, Ahau Beach Club is the epitome of an authentic Mexican experience, tailor-made for families seeking a vibrant mix of flavorful cuisine, culture, and soul-stirring live music.
Ahau regularly hosts events throughout the year, including daily 9am yoga sessions, and cacao ceremonies on every full moon.
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Ahau Tulum
Ahau Beach Club, the relaxed sister of Kanan beach club, proudly showcases the renowned Ven a la Luz statue and houses a majestic temple dedicated to the holy trinity of music, art, and radical self-expression.
Embracing a charmingly relaxed yet modern bohemian ambiance, Ahau Beach Club is the epitome of an authentic Mexican experience, tailor-made for families seeking a vibrant mix of flavorful cuisine, culture, and soul-stirring live music.
Ahau regularly hosts events throughout the year, including daily 9am yoga sessions, and cacao ceremonies on every full moon.
Coco's Beach Club in Tulum is an idyllic spot for a girl’s beach getaway. Part of the club is Coco Beach Bar, a white-washed dream come true that overlooks the white sand and turquoise waters of the ocean. Sip on a refreshing cocktail while soaking up the sun on one of the comfortable lounge chairs. Or get a picture in one of Coco’s IG famous swings facing the beachfront.
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Coco Tulum
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaCoco's Beach Club in Tulum is an idyllic spot for a girl’s beach getaway. Part of the club is Coco Beach Bar, a white-washed dream come true that overlooks the white sand and turquoise waters of the ocean. Sip on a refreshing cocktail while soaking up the sun on one of the comfortable lounge chairs. Or get a picture in one of Coco’s IG famous swings facing the beachfront.
Beaches and Lagoons Near Tulum
Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve in Tulum Municipality in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It was established in 1986 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The term Sian Kaʼan, from the Yuatec Mayan language, "means 'gate of heaven' or 'a place where heaven begins.'"
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Sian Ka'an
Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve in Tulum Municipality in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It was established in 1986 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The term Sian Kaʼan, from the Yuatec Mayan language, "means 'gate of heaven' or 'a place where heaven begins.'"
Xpu-Ha Beach is a charming destination that reflects authentic Caribbean style. With its crystal clear waters, it is a popular spot for diving and snorkeling. It also has comfortable lounge chairs for rent and several nearby restaurants that offer a delicious dining experience – a wonderful place!
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Xpu Há
Xpu-Ha Beach is a charming destination that reflects authentic Caribbean style. With its crystal clear waters, it is a popular spot for diving and snorkeling. It also has comfortable lounge chairs for rent and several nearby restaurants that offer a delicious dining experience – a wonderful place!
Located less than an hour south of Playa del Carmen, Playa Xcacel is a stunning natural sanctuary and one of the best beaches in Riviera Maya. Its hidden location makes it less well known and much less crowded than most other beaches near Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Steps away from this beautiful beach lies yet another treat: Cenote Xcacelito.
Things to note: Playa Xcacel is open on Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Note the beach is closed on Mondays and the closing times are strictly enforced.
There is staff on-site that walks up and down the beach alerting visitors when it is time to leave. It’s best to get there early so you can enjoy a full day at the beach.
Xcacel
Located less than an hour south of Playa del Carmen, Playa Xcacel is a stunning natural sanctuary and one of the best beaches in Riviera Maya. Its hidden location makes it less well known and much less crowded than most other beaches near Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Steps away from this beautiful beach lies yet another treat: Cenote Xcacelito.
Things to note: Playa Xcacel is open on Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Note the beach is closed on Mondays and the closing times are strictly enforced.
There is staff on-site that walks up and down the beach alerting visitors when it is time to leave. It’s best to get there early so you can enjoy a full day at the beach.
This calm and relaxing lagoon is a well-kept secret among the locals and is known to have some of the best waters in Yucatan. Here, you can swim in its turquoise waters (though the deep central cenote is off-limits!), enjoy the views from the wooden pier, chill out in the hammocks above the water, or have some fun on the swings. There are also locals selling fresh coconuts.
Neek Tulum
This calm and relaxing lagoon is a well-kept secret among the locals and is known to have some of the best waters in Yucatan. Here, you can swim in its turquoise waters (though the deep central cenote is off-limits!), enjoy the views from the wooden pier, chill out in the hammocks above the water, or have some fun on the swings. There are also locals selling fresh coconuts.