Tulum Guidebook (Work in Progress)
Food scene
Delicious and beautiful breakfast spot with classic Mexican and vegan options.
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DelCielo
5 Satélite SurDelicious and beautiful breakfast spot with classic Mexican and vegan options.
Classic seafood restaurant, very chilled out, big dishes, great prices.
376 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Camello Jr.
Classic seafood restaurant, very chilled out, big dishes, great prices.
Delicious burritos are extremely affordable prices (for Tulum)
212 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burrito Amor
Mz 05 Av. TulumDelicious burritos are extremely affordable prices (for Tulum)
ZAMAS HOTEL
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaLaid back beachfront breakfast spot.
Fresh seafood and beer spot with decent prices.
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Aguachiles
Chetumal-CancunFresh seafood and beer spot with decent prices.
Burgers and fried food, good if you want to watch sports near the beach. Their fish tacos are pretty impressive.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mateos
Km 5.2 Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaBurgers and fried food, good if you want to watch sports near the beach. Their fish tacos are pretty impressive.
Casual and authentic Cochinita Pibil tacos in Tulum. Get early - before 2 PM - because it sells out!
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria Honorio
Casual and authentic Cochinita Pibil tacos in Tulum. Get early - before 2 PM - because it sells out!
Upscale dinning in a cool setting. They also serve breakfast, but it's best for late drinks and food.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Humo
Avenida TulumUpscale dinning in a cool setting. They also serve breakfast, but it's best for late drinks and food.
Fantastic fresh salads, paninis, salads and juices. Great for a informal on the go lunch in Downtown Tulum.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Gourmet
Calle Centauro SurFantastic fresh salads, paninis, salads and juices. Great for a informal on the go lunch in Downtown Tulum.
Authentic seafood loved by locals in Downtown Tulum. Try the whole fish and shrimp ceviche.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Barracuda
Mza. 2 Av. TulumAuthentic seafood loved by locals in Downtown Tulum. Try the whole fish and shrimp ceviche.
City/town information
Small town just 25 minutes from Tulum. Great for buying crafts, make sure to brink cash, there's no ATM.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Francisco Uh May
Small town just 25 minutes from Tulum. Great for buying crafts, make sure to brink cash, there's no ATM.
Playa is more city like than Tulum, but it still makes for a nice afternoon strolling by the Quinta Avenida. Great beaches, and fantastic nightlife (more mainstream than Tulum).
563 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Del Carmen
Playa is more city like than Tulum, but it still makes for a nice afternoon strolling by the Quinta Avenida. Great beaches, and fantastic nightlife (more mainstream than Tulum).
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Bikes during the day, taxi during the night
There are a few places near the city center to rent bikes. It's a great way to mover around, but I would avoid it during the night. Driving is not the best in the city and taxi's are cheap and safe.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Getting to Tulum from Cancun Airport
We recommend three ways to get to Tulum from Cancun Airport:
1.- ADO buses. Cheapest way, you'll pay less than $300 MXP per person. ADO leaves out of Cancun airport five times a day. Check the schedules at their website (www.ado.com.mx).
2.- Private Shuttle. The most comfortable option. There are plenty of services, we use Cancun Elite (www.cancunelite.com). Be sure to reserve online, you can do roundtrips.
3.- Rent a Car. There are plenty of car rentals in Cancun Airport. I recommend sticking to the big global brands (Alamo, Hertz, Dollar) and to pre-pay on high season.