Guidebook to Tulum
Food Scene - Near the Condo / Downtown
Very cute stop for any meal, snack or coffee. The owners are amazing people, and it is located in a cute strip next to a few great shops!
106 locals recommend
ITALDO
Very cute stop for any meal, snack or coffee. The owners are amazing people, and it is located in a cute strip next to a few great shops!
Great spot downtown for breakfast and coffee. I always get the chilaquiles!
83 locals recommend
BABEL Cafe
Avenida TulumGreat spot downtown for breakfast and coffee. I always get the chilaquiles!
Truly amazing tacos!! Very cute outdoor seating. A quick bike ride from the condo. There is a small gas station style shop across the street where you can grab Gatorades or waters if needed.
TacoBish
Calle Orión SurTruly amazing tacos!! Very cute outdoor seating. A quick bike ride from the condo. There is a small gas station style shop across the street where you can grab Gatorades or waters if needed.
Taqueria Honorio
The best tacos downtown!!
Rooftop pool with a bar and great food! Love to hang out here or do some work/reading.
6 locals recommend
El Galán
Calle 10 SurRooftop pool with a bar and great food! Love to hang out here or do some work/reading.
Café Antoinette Tulum
107 Av. CobaCute cafe for lunch and coffee!
Matcha Mama Aldea Zama
Mz. 12 Aldea ZamaSuper cute place for a smoothie or acai bowl.
Very cute shop for wine or mezcal! They also have some pretty amazing meat and cheese.
7 locals recommend
Off The Vine Tulum Centro
Calle 7 SurVery cute shop for wine or mezcal! They also have some pretty amazing meat and cheese.
Don Cafeto
Avenida TulumCute local restaurant!
Rolandi's Tulum
lovely Italian restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
@eatatLiefs
107 Avenida CobaAmazing vegan restaurant!
Supermarkets
This is like the Whole Foods of Tulum! Super adorable shop for anything you might need - offers gluten free, organic and vegan options!
97 locals recommend
Gypsea Market
This is like the Whole Foods of Tulum! Super adorable shop for anything you might need - offers gluten free, organic and vegan options!
The Super Walmart or Target of Tulum! Great for anything you might need for your trip.
609 locals recommend
Chedraui
The Super Walmart or Target of Tulum! Great for anything you might need for your trip.
Fresh Market
Mz 12 Aldea ZamaGreat local convenience store!
Mercadito MISTIQ
Closest little convenience store that you can bike to from the condo!
Local Shopping
Nook Studio Tulum
Very cute shop for pottery and unique, handmade items in Tulum.
Organic Beauty Shop La Madre Tierra
esq Centauro Nte.Very cute shop with various natural / organic products.
On Beach Road
Beach club / restaurant! Fresh food, great drinks and amazing views.
297 locals recommend
Papaya Playa Project
Km 4.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaBeach club / restaurant! Fresh food, great drinks and amazing views.
Delicious French restaurant on the beach! Great music and always a good time!!
26 locals recommend
Bagatelle Tulum
Delicious French restaurant on the beach! Great music and always a good time!!
Taboo Tulum
Very fun restaurant and beach club!
Ziggy Beach
km 7.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaGreat beach club with Mexican seafood and cocktails.
NÜ Tulum
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaExotic Mexican food in a great atmosphere!
Tantra Tulum
Km 7 Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaLuxury beach club offering Indonesian dishes!
Amazing entertainment with great food!
**Note: This place gets loud with the acrobatic show so this would not be recommended for a quiet, intimate dinner but it is definitely a very fun experience!
21 locals recommend
Ilios | Greek restaurant in Tulum
Km. 8 Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaAmazing entertainment with great food!
**Note: This place gets loud with the acrobatic show so this would not be recommended for a quiet, intimate dinner but it is definitely a very fun experience!
Kin Toh
Very amazing! Be sure to get a reservation!
Cenotes
Cenote Aldea Zamá
This Cenote is free to visit but fills up quick!
Cenote Calavera
Popular Cenote for the Instagram crowd!
Cenote Zemway
Super cool cenote! Fairly new and kept clean.
Two Eyes Cenote
Amazing cenote! Also offers scuba diving.
Gran Cenote
Popular spot so go as soon as they open for a smaller crowd!
Cenote Zacil-Ha
Carretera Federal 180 de CuotaGreat cenote with restaurants and a shop!
Traveler advice
What to pack
Tips for Cenotes
If you plan to visit cenotes, be sure to bring biodegradable sun screen! This can be found in most local pharmacies.
If you prefer to have swim shoes or chacos, be sure to pack those!
Most cenotes are pretty popular so try to arrive as early as possible to avoid a large crowd.
Getting around
Travel in Tulum
The condo is very close to downtown and beach road, but it is still in the jungle! Streets are not always clearly marked and internet/phone service does not work well (or at all) in the jungle. Be sure to take photos of any maps or directions before you head out on an adventure!
Look for our AKTAL signs to confirm you are headed in the right direction when heading back to the condo!
Customs and culture
COVID Testing
If your travel requires COVID testing, there are many pop up COVID testing centers in Tulum. Please note most of them close at 6 pm so be sure to plan ahead if you need a test for your flight home!