Oscar’s Guidebook
Food scene
Local seafood restaurant very close to the house, nothing fancy about it but I really like the ceviche here (it's prepared a bit different than other places-it has more of a local taste).
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El Camello Jr.
Local seafood restaurant very close to the house, nothing fancy about it but I really like the ceviche here (it's prepared a bit different than other places-it has more of a local taste).
Local type restaurant serving great breakfast/meals (nothing fancy, more of a local taste).
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Don Cafeto
Avenida TulumLocal type restaurant serving great breakfast/meals (nothing fancy, more of a local taste).
Pizzeria Manglar
Calle AsunciónLocal taste pizza place
Taqueria Honorio
Local type tacos (Tulum's fav taco place)
Burrito Amor
Mz 05 Av. TulumTulums favorite burritos really close to the house!
TULUMSKI
Ote Calle Polar Pte.Local type joint with great food/prices
DelCielo
5 Satélite SurLocal joint offering good food at great prices
One of my favorite restaurants in Tulum, pricey but worth it if you want a culinary experience. Requires a reservation (however sometimes you can get lucky with a walk-in).
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Hartwood
7 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaOne of my favorite restaurants in Tulum, pricey but worth it if you want a culinary experience. Requires a reservation (however sometimes you can get lucky with a walk-in).
Local ceviche and seafood place very close to the house
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Los Aguachiles
Calle TulumLocal ceviche and seafood place very close to the house
A top scale culinary experience (expensive and small/medium size portions); highly recommended if you want to splurge and enjoy an extraordinary meal
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Arca
km 7.6 Av. Boca PailaA top scale culinary experience (expensive and small/medium size portions); highly recommended if you want to splurge and enjoy an extraordinary meal
Great restaurant, I highly recommend it with friends/family!
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Cenzontle
Great restaurant, I highly recommend it with friends/family!
Upscale restaurant (very expensive) but definitely it has some of the most instagrammable spots in Tulum
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Kin Toh
Upscale restaurant (very expensive) but definitely it has some of the most instagrammable spots in Tulum
Convenience Store
Small organic-type local store that is walking distance from house; (think of it like a mini Tulum version of a Trader Joe's)
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Gypsea Market
Small organic-type local store that is walking distance from house; (think of it like a mini Tulum version of a Trader Joe's)
Beach Club
Great beach club, nice spot to hang out for lunch/drinks or dinner; typically they have music or some event happening
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Ahau Tulum
Great beach club, nice spot to hang out for lunch/drinks or dinner; typically they have music or some event happening
Pablo Escobar's mansion turned into a hip/trendy hotel/museum, really worth checking out; also a great way to spend the evening!
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Casa Malca
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaPablo Escobar's mansion turned into a hip/trendy hotel/museum, really worth checking out; also a great way to spend the evening!
Great beach club, nice spot to hang out for lunch/drinks or dinner; typically they have music or some event happening (no kids allowed)
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Be Tulum Hotel
Km.10 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaGreat beach club, nice spot to hang out for lunch/drinks or dinner; typically they have music or some event happening (no kids allowed)
Great beach club, nice spot to hang out for lunch/drinks or dinner; typically they have music or some event happening
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Nômade
Km 10.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaGreat beach club, nice spot to hang out for lunch/drinks or dinner; typically they have music or some event happening
This is the place for all night party's, check out their line ups and don't miss out (especially full moon parties)
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Papaya Playa Project
Km 4.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaThis is the place for all night party's, check out their line ups and don't miss out (especially full moon parties)
Bar
Batey Mojito & Guarapo Bar
Calle Centauro SurGreat drinks in the city center
Pasito Tun Tun
esquina Av. TulumGreat place for drinks in downtown Tulum
Casa Jaguar
Avenida Boca PailaGreat party vibe, a must stop!
Off The Vine Tulum Centro
Calle 7 SurNice place for drinks downtown
Sightseeing
arguably the biggest cultural pull Tulum offers and it’s clear to see why year on year tourists continue to flock to these superbly located Mayan ruins. Perched high on a cliff with sweeping vistas of the jewel toned ocean below, you come for the culture but stay for the view at Tulum’s ruins. Tip: arrive early!
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Ruinas de Tulum
arguably the biggest cultural pull Tulum offers and it’s clear to see why year on year tourists continue to flock to these superbly located Mayan ruins. Perched high on a cliff with sweeping vistas of the jewel toned ocean below, you come for the culture but stay for the view at Tulum’s ruins. Tip: arrive early!
35 min trip to Coba, worthy ruins especially if you would like an introduction to Mayan architecture right in the heart of the Yucatan jungle (incredible view from atop).
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Coba
35 min trip to Coba, worthy ruins especially if you would like an introduction to Mayan architecture right in the heart of the Yucatan jungle (incredible view from atop).
within a 2-hour drive you will find located in Yucatan, appointed by the UNESCO as World Heritage and considered one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World". The archaeological site covers an area of 6.5 square kms. Composed by the south area that dates back to the VII century and shows the maya Puuc construction style and the central area, built after the arrival of the Toltecs around the 10th century, it shows the fusion of the Puuc architectural styles and the central highlands of Mexico.
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Chichén Itzá
within a 2-hour drive you will find located in Yucatan, appointed by the UNESCO as World Heritage and considered one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World". The archaeological site covers an area of 6.5 square kms. Composed by the south area that dates back to the VII century and shows the maya Puuc construction style and the central area, built after the arrival of the Toltecs around the 10th century, it shows the fusion of the Puuc architectural styles and the central highlands of Mexico.
With names like Calavera (Which means Skull in Spanish) and “Temple of Doom” it starts with a cliff jump to get in, dive head first!
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Cenote Calavera
With names like Calavera (Which means Skull in Spanish) and “Temple of Doom” it starts with a cliff jump to get in, dive head first!
this is one of the top diving spots in Riviera Maya, although its name suggests it is only one big cenote, it really consists of several cenotes meandering along the verdant jungle floor and connected by wooden walkways. The color of the water is so clear that one can see fish swimming without even snorkeling. Gran Cenote is one of the most popular spots to snorkel.
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Gran Cenote
this is one of the top diving spots in Riviera Maya, although its name suggests it is only one big cenote, it really consists of several cenotes meandering along the verdant jungle floor and connected by wooden walkways. The color of the water is so clear that one can see fish swimming without even snorkeling. Gran Cenote is one of the most popular spots to snorkel.
a great open cenote (has a live alligator, believe it or not it is used to humans, yet be cautious).
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Casa Cenote
a great open cenote (has a live alligator, believe it or not it is used to humans, yet be cautious).
Cenote Esconidot & Cristal are just a 4 min drive from the house, these two cenotes have the same entrance and ticket booth but are on opposite sides of the 307 Highway. Both cenotes have clear water and are surrounded by tropical plants. Of the two cenotes, Cenote Cristal is probably the more popular. Cenote Cristal is a beautiful cenote with space around it to lay out in the sun after swimming.
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Escondido Cenote
Mayan Blue RoadCenote Esconidot & Cristal are just a 4 min drive from the house, these two cenotes have the same entrance and ticket booth but are on opposite sides of the 307 Highway. Both cenotes have clear water and are surrounded by tropical plants. Of the two cenotes, Cenote Cristal is probably the more popular. Cenote Cristal is a beautiful cenote with space around it to lay out in the sun after swimming.
With a name that translates to ‘where the heaven is born’, you know you’re in for a treat. See jaguars, pumas, monkeys and ocelots up close, and soak up the natural wonders that are dotted over the 1.2 million acres’ worth of land. There is literally something to suit everyone, whether you enjoy snorkelling, diving or just plain old wandering.
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Sian Ka'an
With a name that translates to ‘where the heaven is born’, you know you’re in for a treat. See jaguars, pumas, monkeys and ocelots up close, and soak up the natural wonders that are dotted over the 1.2 million acres’ worth of land. There is literally something to suit everyone, whether you enjoy snorkelling, diving or just plain old wandering.
Spa
Yäan Wellness
15 Quintana RooGreat spa circuit with amazing massages!
Great mayan clay spa, I personally went to their Macario Gomez circuit (in the middle of the jungle); it has been the best spa circuit that I have ever had (don't be shy and do it fully naked to get a better experience ;-)
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Mayan Clay Spa
Avenida Boca PailaGreat mayan clay spa, I personally went to their Macario Gomez circuit (in the middle of the jungle); it has been the best spa circuit that I have ever had (don't be shy and do it fully naked to get a better experience ;-)