Tulum Travel Diary, Part 2
Part one of my Tulum trip recap covered all the basics – what you need to know to plan a trip there and what I wore. Honestly it was so nice to spend the better part of a week not wearing any makeup and using the ocean as my hair styling product… seriously dying to go back already. Anyway, let’s get to the good stuff now – what to do in Tulum anddddd very importantly where you need to go eat!
Tulum Travel Diary, Part 2
In terms of things to do, there is something in Tulum for everyone. If you want to lay by the beach all day with a cocktail in hand, you can do that. I’ll admit we spent a lot of time lounging around. If you’re looking to be more active and take advantage of a rental car, there are many day trips you can easily do from Tulum.
What to do:
Mayan Ruins
The Tulum ruins are a quick bike or car ride from the beach. It’ll give you a small taste of some of the larger, more well known sites (such as Chichen Itza or Tikal in Guatemala). There is a small admissions fee of 40 pesos (under $3 USD) and the entire site can easily be walked in under two hours. Next trip, I would love to visit Chichen Itza (you will need a car).
Cenotes
These are natural underground freshwater swimming pools formed from limestone collapsing into the ground. SO refreshing on a hot day. There are several in the area, you will need to take a taxi or a car. We actually did a guided tour that took us to one of the most popular cenotes, Dos Ojos. If you have access to a car, I would also recommend checking out Grand Cenote and Ik Kal Cenote. There are several smaller cenotes where you’ll be able to swim in the crystal clear waters without hordes of tourists around you.
Snorkeling/diving
Along with our visit to Dos Ojos, our tour included snorkeling in Akumal Bay and Yal-ku lagoon. I typically avoid guided tours, as I dislike tour buses and the inauthenticity of the spots they take you to. This actually ended being a blast, as we were able to see several sea turtles and many types of fish. We booked through Edventures, which I would recommend if you’re looking for convenience in getting to and from some of the bigger tourist spots in Tulum. We were able to visit the Tulum Ruins, a cenote, and Akumal through this tour.
Salsa at La Zebra
Shopping
If you’re looking for nightlife
Yoga
Where to eat:
Posada Margherita
La Eufemia
Arca
Casa Jaguar
Go for the tuna tostada and catch of the day. Although many restaurants feature similar dishes (we ate a TON of ceviche and grilled fish during the trip), Casa Jaguar’s stunning atmosphere and flavorful dishes made it a stand out for us.
Hartwood is high on the list for the next visit. We also heard wonderful things about Casa Banana and El Tabano. One important note: be sure to bring cash, as almost every restaurant is cash only. Also, if you’re eating in the jungle (which many of these spots are in), bring mosquito repellent! Restaurants will gladly offer you “natural mosquito repellent” which unfortunately did not work for me, at all. I would highly recommend packing your own tried and trued spray (and lots of it).
We honestly loved every meal we ate in Tulum. Going into the trip we heard prices were in line with the US. But, I found the portions to be quite large, making the prices much more reasonable than expected. Entrees were around $15-30 USD and cocktails around $10-$13 USD.
If you go into town, you’ll find prices are less – go to El Camello for ceviche and garlic fish fillet, and La Chiapaneca for al pastor tacos. Suffice it to say, I don’t think we ate a single bad thing during our entire trip. It was more than worth it, although I definitely indulged more than usual, and am still paying for it with extra cardio sessions…
So, there you have it – everything we did, ate, and drank in Tulum (and more)! It was such a memorable trip, and one that I am already dying to take again. If you have ANY questions about Tulum, feel free to leave a comment below or send me an email: [email protected]. I’d LOVE to hear from you!
As always, thanks for reading!
Love it!!!!! Sounds like you had so much fun. Where’s your next trip??
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Hopefully Amalfi coast : ) xx
What a beautiful place! I hope you are enjoying your time there!! =)
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Thanks Reagan! Unfortunately I’m already home and wishing I was there! Thanks for reading babe! xx
Beautiful post and photos!
I’m dying to visit Tulum.
xo.
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Thank you Taylor! You HAVE to go – it’s the best place and I’m already dying to go back! Lmk if you ever need any recs xx
Awesome !
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Thanks Diane! xx
great photos! thanks for sharing these!
xo
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Thanks Sahara! I’m glad you enjoyed them xx
Such a gorgeous place, and the photos are so pretty! Have to save for later! Xx
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It really has! You have to see for yourself in person : ) lmk if you ever need any recs! Thanks for reading babe. xx
This is the ultimate paradise! Your pictures are incredible. The food are all mouthwatering! Thanks for the tip about bringing cash and mosquito repellents. I super envy you in this trip babe! Looking forward to more of your adventures. xx
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It really is! Thank you so much for reading and for your constant support Kandja! You are so appreciated! Lmk if you ever go to Tulum and need recs : ) xx
beach yoga and tacos everyday? Aw man…that’s basically my life dream. haha
So glad you enjoyed yourself, Tulum looks amazing!
xx
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Thank you Lauren! It really was such a dream. Dying to go back already! Although I guess in LA you can do beach yoga and eat tacos everyday as well… ; ) have a wonderful 4th of July weekend babe! xx
I’m going there this Saturday and I’m definitely going to choose many of your restaurant recommendations. On activities, I usually do the other activities that you recommended except snorkeling and yoga, so I’m going to definitely check those out while I’m there! (Especially yoga, how can I never do it while at the beach. It must be so great!)
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Hi Rebecca, I’m so happy you enjoyed the post! I am so jealous you are going, have an amazing time!! Lmk how your trip goes and which of the restaurants are your favorite. You MUST go to Posada Margherita though!! Have a blast, Tulum is one of the best places!! xx
Looks like such an incredible trip! I’ve been once before years ago and this totally brings back memories and makes me want to go again! Xoxo, Christine
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Hi Christine! You should definitely visit again when you have the chance – I’ve heard Tulum has changed a lot in recent years! Def bring your kiddos, we saw several families when we were there (although it’s perfect for a romantic getaway or girls trip as well!) Thanks for reading – I’ve been following and loving your blog! xx
Such a beautiful place I wanna be! great photos dear.. I am sure you have a great time there!!!!
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Thank you babe! It was the perfect getaway. You have to visit when you get the chance to!! Thanks for reading : ) xx
what an amazing experience! beautiful photos, thanks for sharing
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Thank you Melis! I’m so happy you enjoyed the post. Thanks for reading and enjoy your long weekend! xx
So so so cute! These photos really make me miss Tulum! It’s so beautiful there and the water is so breathtaking!
xo,
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Thank you Aiko! I totally agree, I am already missing it terribly! So glad you stopped by : ) thanks for reading babe xx
Love these photos! Beautiful places!
Xoxo,
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Love this!! So many beautiful place! xo
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Thanks for reading, Daniel 🙂 xx
what a beautiful picture,,
and thanks for sharing about the place, love it so much
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Thanks so much for reading, so happy you loved it 🙂 xx
Beautiful photos 🙂 Loved all the recommendations – hope I get to visit some time!
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Thanks Catherine! Lmk if you ever do – glad you liked the post 🙂 xx
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