La guía de Alexandro
Gastronomía
Restaurants. Bars. Beach Clubs.
Fresh Market
Mz 12 Aldea ZamaThis is the closest market to our apartment. 7-min walk
This is the biggest supermarket in Tulum, and it is not far from the apartment (5-min drive).
609 moradores locais recomendam
Chedraui
This is the biggest supermarket in Tulum, and it is not far from the apartment (5-min drive).
Arguably the most beautiful restaurant/hotel in the beach zone area. A good place to dine for a very special occasion (the prices are expensive).
75 moradores locais recomendam
Azulik Resort
Arguably the most beautiful restaurant/hotel in the beach zone area. A good place to dine for a very special occasion (the prices are expensive).
I like aguachiles, which are shrimp cooked in brine with a bit of spice. Similar to ceviche. I do not guarantee anything about these restaurants. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
181 moradores locais recomendam
Los Aguachiles
Chetumal-CancunI like aguachiles, which are shrimp cooked in brine with a bit of spice. Similar to ceviche. I do not guarantee anything about these restaurants. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
I like going to the beach club at Papaya Playa. It is a bit expensive (a minimum consumption price of $1000 MXN pesos per person, the last time I went), but a cabana and towels were included. I like their food options which include healthy vegetables and ceviches and things like that. I like their spicy margaritas. It is important to note that I do not guarantee anything about these restaurants. [like you could go and have a bad experience. we are different people!] Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
297 moradores locais recomendam
Projeto Papaya Playa
Km 4.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaI like going to the beach club at Papaya Playa. It is a bit expensive (a minimum consumption price of $1000 MXN pesos per person, the last time I went), but a cabana and towels were included. I like their food options which include healthy vegetables and ceviches and things like that. I like their spicy margaritas. It is important to note that I do not guarantee anything about these restaurants. [like you could go and have a bad experience. we are different people!] Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
I enjoyed my tacos here. Our tour guide recommended this place as the best tacos in Tulum. If you go, you'll have to let us know what you think too! I do not guarantee anything about these restaurants. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
193 moradores locais recomendam
Taqueria Honorio
I enjoyed my tacos here. Our tour guide recommended this place as the best tacos in Tulum. If you go, you'll have to let us know what you think too! I do not guarantee anything about these restaurants. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
If you're new to Mexico...I wanted to share that most people ask me if I eat breakfast tacos or burritos. I don't. I am Mexican (from Mexico City) and by far my favorite breakfast is "chilaquiles." Some people think that these look like nachos, but they're totally different. You should look them up if you haven't tried them yet! At any rate, I searched for a good place to get chilaquiles for breakfast, and I've been to this restaurant twice now. I like their chilaquiles, eggs, tortillas, cafe de olla, and more. I do not guarantee anything about these restaurants. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
Los Chilaquiles Tulum
Calle Júpiter SurIf you're new to Mexico...I wanted to share that most people ask me if I eat breakfast tacos or burritos. I don't. I am Mexican (from Mexico City) and by far my favorite breakfast is "chilaquiles." Some people think that these look like nachos, but they're totally different. You should look them up if you haven't tried them yet! At any rate, I searched for a good place to get chilaquiles for breakfast, and I've been to this restaurant twice now. I like their chilaquiles, eggs, tortillas, cafe de olla, and more. I do not guarantee anything about these restaurants. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
This is the closest restaurant to our airbnb. The pathway/entrance to Kokoro is very beautiful. There is a small cenote (spring) as you walk in. The pathway is through the jungle (it has lights at night). I enjoyed my breakfast there. I felt that the prices were similar to Miami, where I live (expensive for Tulum).
Kokoro Tulum
Aldea ZamaThis is the closest restaurant to our airbnb. The pathway/entrance to Kokoro is very beautiful. There is a small cenote (spring) as you walk in. The pathway is through the jungle (it has lights at night). I enjoyed my breakfast there. I felt that the prices were similar to Miami, where I live (expensive for Tulum).
I went here with my friend to try out a beach club with a more affordable entry price (about $15). They had food and drinks which were fine--but our favorite part of this day was that there was some dude in a helicopter that landed, picked up his lunch, and left. So funny, right? I'm writing this review as of November 2021 --definitely do your own research when looking up places to go. I'm just writing this to give you ideas -- I don't guarantee anything about these restaurants :-)
79 moradores locais recomendam
Caleta Tankah Hotel
Carretera Federal 307I went here with my friend to try out a beach club with a more affordable entry price (about $15). They had food and drinks which were fine--but our favorite part of this day was that there was some dude in a helicopter that landed, picked up his lunch, and left. So funny, right? I'm writing this review as of November 2021 --definitely do your own research when looking up places to go. I'm just writing this to give you ideas -- I don't guarantee anything about these restaurants :-)
I went to El Doctorcito, a casual seafood eatery, for my wife's birthday during Summer 2022.
I enjoyed large micheladas ("bloody mary"-style beers prepared with clamato juice and spices) and aguachiles (shrimp prepared in brine and sauces, similar to ceviche).
I had a great time!
I do not guarantee anything about these restaurants. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
Doctorcito Tulum
83 Avenida TulumI went to El Doctorcito, a casual seafood eatery, for my wife's birthday during Summer 2022.
I enjoyed large micheladas ("bloody mary"-style beers prepared with clamato juice and spices) and aguachiles (shrimp prepared in brine and sauces, similar to ceviche).
I had a great time!
I do not guarantee anything about these restaurants. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
Lugares emblemáticos
Destinations. Nature. Explore.
I went swimming in a Cenote with bats. It was a little scary but I really loved the experience and I wouldn't trade it for the world. There are many types of cenotes to explore--underground "cenote" caves, open-air cenotes; with bats, with beautiful fish..everything! The only commonality between all of the different cenotes is the stunning cerulean blue water. Crystal clear and fresh.
323 moradores locais recomendam
Two Eyes Cenote
I went swimming in a Cenote with bats. It was a little scary but I really loved the experience and I wouldn't trade it for the world. There are many types of cenotes to explore--underground "cenote" caves, open-air cenotes; with bats, with beautiful fish..everything! The only commonality between all of the different cenotes is the stunning cerulean blue water. Crystal clear and fresh.
I think Bacalar looks like the most beautiful place on earth. There is a lagoon there with the prettiest water I've ever seen. I'm Alex's wife (helping to write this guide) and I have never been to Bacalar but this is on my list for a fun day trip. It's a little bit far away (3 hours or so, I think), but I can't wait to see this magical town one day.
268 moradores locais recomendam
Bacalar
I think Bacalar looks like the most beautiful place on earth. There is a lagoon there with the prettiest water I've ever seen. I'm Alex's wife (helping to write this guide) and I have never been to Bacalar but this is on my list for a fun day trip. It's a little bit far away (3 hours or so, I think), but I can't wait to see this magical town one day.
taxi info
People always ask us which taxi's we recommend. The first and only time we recommended a specific taxi company, the driver never showed up! We only visit Tulum once every couple of months or so, and things are always changing--the quality of the taxi drivers, new roads being built--literally, new roads appear every time we're there!!--so we urge the guests to make sure to do their own research so that their information is current. As of today, I can see that the Tulum Transport Company has the best taxi reviews in TripAdvisor. I hope this helps!
Tulum taxi service/ Taxi tulum
People always ask us which taxi's we recommend. The first and only time we recommended a specific taxi company, the driver never showed up! We only visit Tulum once every couple of months or so, and things are always changing--the quality of the taxi drivers, new roads being built--literally, new roads appear every time we're there!!--so we urge the guests to make sure to do their own research so that their information is current. As of today, I can see that the Tulum Transport Company has the best taxi reviews in TripAdvisor. I hope this helps!
bike info
Another bike option. This bike rental is also .6 miles from our apartment. I have not yet tried this service, but it appears to have good reviews online. If you try it, you'll hae to let us know what you think! I do not guarantee anything about these options. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
37 moradores locais recomendam
Ola Bike Tulum
107 Av. CobaAnother bike option. This bike rental is also .6 miles from our apartment. I have not yet tried this service, but it appears to have good reviews online. If you try it, you'll hae to let us know what you think! I do not guarantee anything about these options. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
BIKE RENTAL .6 miles from the airbnb
"Tulum Scooters/ Tattoos"
Whatsapp: +52 984 137 4158
Address: Next to Mr. Tofu (Calle Itzamna MZ26 LT35 SN CP. AND CHAAB y KAAB TLM FRACC MAYAZAMA F. C. P., 77760 Tulum, Q.R.)
They do not have a website. There is a place (walking distance from the apartment) where you can rent a bike for 300 MXN pesos (around 13 USD) for 24 hours. I heard they also deliver the bikes to the apartment. Last verified November 2021. I used this bike service and I had a good experience!
Calle Itzamna
Calle ItzamnaBIKE RENTAL .6 miles from the airbnb
"Tulum Scooters/ Tattoos"
Whatsapp: +52 984 137 4158
Address: Next to Mr. Tofu (Calle Itzamna MZ26 LT35 SN CP. AND CHAAB y KAAB TLM FRACC MAYAZAMA F. C. P., 77760 Tulum, Q.R.)
They do not have a website. There is a place (walking distance from the apartment) where you can rent a bike for 300 MXN pesos (around 13 USD) for 24 hours. I heard they also deliver the bikes to the apartment. Last verified November 2021. I used this bike service and I had a good experience!
Sightseeing
Punta Allen is a small town in the Si'an Ka'an Biosfera Nature Preserve.
I recommend Punta Allen because the water is very clear, the turtles and dolphins were beautiful, and I loved being surrounded by nature.
Tips:
-DO! Bring cash to pay the approximately $100 pesos (~5 USD) entry fee per person (as of summer 2022)
-DO! Drive in an all-terrain vehicle (we rented a Ford Explorer)
-DO! take a snorkeling boat tour. We paid $3000 pesos (~$150 USD) for a six-person, private boat tour. We snorkeled (equipment included), saw the turtles, dolphins, and went swimming in a beautiful clear, light blue/green water area
-DONT! Wear sunscreen. It is prohibited and hurts the coral reef.
I do not guarantee anything about restaurants/businesses listed. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!
86 moradores locais recomendam
Punta Allen
Punta Allen is a small town in the Si'an Ka'an Biosfera Nature Preserve.
I recommend Punta Allen because the water is very clear, the turtles and dolphins were beautiful, and I loved being surrounded by nature.
Tips:
-DO! Bring cash to pay the approximately $100 pesos (~5 USD) entry fee per person (as of summer 2022)
-DO! Drive in an all-terrain vehicle (we rented a Ford Explorer)
-DO! take a snorkeling boat tour. We paid $3000 pesos (~$150 USD) for a six-person, private boat tour. We snorkeled (equipment included), saw the turtles, dolphins, and went swimming in a beautiful clear, light blue/green water area
-DONT! Wear sunscreen. It is prohibited and hurts the coral reef.
I do not guarantee anything about restaurants/businesses listed. Please do your own research--I'm sharing these options as ideas for you to consider!