Lesley's Tulum Recs
Tulum TOWN: Dinner
Super cute food truck park, with a stage for live music and a bar. You will find ex pats, locals and tourists under the same roof here. On certain days, they have a market and Salsa dancing.
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Palma Central
6 Av. KukulkanSuper cute food truck park, with a stage for live music and a bar. You will find ex pats, locals and tourists under the same roof here. On certain days, they have a market and Salsa dancing.
This spot is small, low key and simple in design. However, the chef is incredible! I always enjoy dining here!!
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manzana 04 Andromeda OrienteThis spot is small, low key and simple in design. However, the chef is incredible! I always enjoy dining here!!
Plentiful platters, traditional Mexican. Usually bustling, nice environment.
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El Asadero
Calle 2 OrientePlentiful platters, traditional Mexican. Usually bustling, nice environment.
Beautifully hand painted walls where Mexican & Asian dragons collide to create fusion cusine. Cool spot.
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Mestixa
y Calle Polar PonienteBeautifully hand painted walls where Mexican & Asian dragons collide to create fusion cusine. Cool spot.
Not sure why this comes up as Gusto Gourmet, but the rec is for CANOVA. Solid Italian fare, not expensive and always busy. The area around it is also interesting with various new bars, restaurants and food trucks.
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Gusto Gourmet
S/N Calle 7 SurNot sure why this comes up as Gusto Gourmet, but the rec is for CANOVA. Solid Italian fare, not expensive and always busy. The area around it is also interesting with various new bars, restaurants and food trucks.
La Brasa Tulum
Calle Sol OrienteInternational food with lively music on the busiest street in town. Nice ambiance.
Casual burger joint, this spot has a great vibe when there is Iive music at night
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Bonita Tulum's Burger Bar
Calle Beta SurCasual burger joint, this spot has a great vibe when there is Iive music at night
BURGERITO
21 Avenida TulumYummy burgers in a cozy jungle backyard, casual
Casual - Delicious wood fired pizza in backyard setting
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Pizzeria Manglar
Calle AsunciónCasual - Delicious wood fired pizza in backyard setting
Awesome spot with seating in nests on the upper floors. Great ambiance, food & drinks!! One of the bigger venues in town.
El Agavero | Cocina Ancestral & Mezcaleria
Awesome spot with seating in nests on the upper floors. Great ambiance, food & drinks!! One of the bigger venues in town.
LOVED this spot. Awesome bohemian vibe. They spin great tunes. Dimly lit. Art adorns the walls, open kitchen. Best gyoza EVER!
Raum Gallery
LOVED this spot. Awesome bohemian vibe. They spin great tunes. Dimly lit. Art adorns the walls, open kitchen. Best gyoza EVER!
Tulum BEACH: Nightlife
Their Saturday night full moon beach party features well known DJ's and cool Tulum style stadium seating alcoves which overlook the ocean and dance floor (sand). During the day, you can access the bar, restaurant and beach club.
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Papaya Playa Project
Km 4.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaTheir Saturday night full moon beach party features well known DJ's and cool Tulum style stadium seating alcoves which overlook the ocean and dance floor (sand). During the day, you can access the bar, restaurant and beach club.
Sick sound system. Dramatic open space. Tasteful electronic beats with your toes in the sand.
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Vagalume-Tulum
Sick sound system. Dramatic open space. Tasteful electronic beats with your toes in the sand.
SIGHTSEEING
Ruinas de Tulum
This is one of the most spectacular ruin tours. Far more impressive than the ruins on the beach. If you're looking for a dash of culture and a splash into some incredible cenotes along the way, inquire about a tour!
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Chichén Itzá
This is one of the most spectacular ruin tours. Far more impressive than the ruins on the beach. If you're looking for a dash of culture and a splash into some incredible cenotes along the way, inquire about a tour!
Tulum TOWN: Shopping
Great selection of impressive Huichol beaded art and unique hand crafted souvenirs.
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MexicArte
Great selection of impressive Huichol beaded art and unique hand crafted souvenirs.
Kaahal Home Tulum
Upmarket boutique for beautiful hand made home goods and limited clothing
Mixik
Avenida TulumMexican hand crafts
LOVE this shop for organic skin care, the smell alone is worth the visit
Organic Beauty Shop La Madre Tierra
esq Centauro Nte.LOVE this shop for organic skin care, the smell alone is worth the visit
Calas Boutique
249 C. Centauro SurCute cotton beach wear
La Pulga Boutique Tulum
16 Avenida TulumYou will def find something you like here, price point is a tad high though
They ave a few locations in town, the largest one has an extensive selection of Milagros, Alebrije and various other Mexican hand crafts. You are guaranteed to find a souvenir.
Casa Hernández Gallery
They ave a few locations in town, the largest one has an extensive selection of Milagros, Alebrije and various other Mexican hand crafts. You are guaranteed to find a souvenir.
Nook Studio Tulum
Within walking distance. They have gorgeous handmade Mexican home goods and prices are not super outrageous. Worth a pop in!
Hecho a Mano, Tulum
Within walking distance. They have gorgeous handmade Mexican home goods and prices are not super outrageous. Worth a pop in!
SUPERMARKETS
The largest supermarket in Tulum. You will find everything here including alcohol and some home goods.
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Chedraui
The largest supermarket in Tulum. You will find everything here including alcohol and some home goods.
Supermarket on the main road. Not as large as Chedraui, but you will find plenty of standard food items here.
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Súper Akí Tulum
Supermarket on the main road. Not as large as Chedraui, but you will find plenty of standard food items here.
SUPER cute but pricey gourmet food market with vegan options.
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Gypsea Market
SUPER cute but pricey gourmet food market with vegan options.
Tulum BEACH: Breakfast/Lunch
Upscale rustic chic in with an incredible vista overlooking the ocean. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great spot!
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Mezzanine Bar
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaUpscale rustic chic in with an incredible vista overlooking the ocean. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great spot!
Dine in the sand and have fresh caught fish on the grill or enjoy the Middle Eastern themed restaurant. Worth a trip for lunch. Upmarket.
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Nômade
Km 10.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaDine in the sand and have fresh caught fish on the grill or enjoy the Middle Eastern themed restaurant. Worth a trip for lunch. Upmarket.
Fabulous upmarket boutique hotel with multiple restaurants on a huge ocean front property. Former Pablo Escobar estate, turned into an art collection on the beach. Get a reso for lunch and take a walk around the property.
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Casa Malca
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaFabulous upmarket boutique hotel with multiple restaurants on a huge ocean front property. Former Pablo Escobar estate, turned into an art collection on the beach. Get a reso for lunch and take a walk around the property.
You cannot go wrong here! What a gorgeous little boutique hotel overlooking the ocean. Incredible vibe, upscale. Amazing breakfast. They nailed it.
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Mi Amor
Km. 4.1 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaYou cannot go wrong here! What a gorgeous little boutique hotel overlooking the ocean. Incredible vibe, upscale. Amazing breakfast. They nailed it.