Imaginetulum's Guidebook

Imaginetulum
Imaginetulum
Imaginetulum's Guidebook

Aldea Zama Neighborhood

Our neighborhood is rapidly changing and restaurants come and go. Search to confirm reviews & openings. Although many places are within 10 minutes by foot, walking is fine in the daytime, but driving/riding a bike in unlit areas during the night is probably better. Recently opened, 7 Eleven & Cinco restaurant just took over Chacabar’s old space.
Delicious breakfast just 10 min walk away from ImagineTulum Penthouse
17 recommandé par les habitants
ROSSINA CAFE
17 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious breakfast just 10 min walk away from ImagineTulum Penthouse
Another delicious breakfast place. The chilaquiles are very good!
Alegría Cafetería Tulum
l 1 Andador Weech
Another delicious breakfast place. The chilaquiles are very good!
Fresh, delicious, reasonably priced sushi. Casual dinner
Spider Sushi Tulum
Fresh, delicious, reasonably priced sushi. Casual dinner
Tacos & Ceviche just a few minutes walk away!
25 recommandé par les habitants
Safari Campfire food
MANZANA 26 Aldea Zama
25 recommandé par les habitants
Tacos & Ceviche just a few minutes walk away!
5 min walk from ImagineTulum Penthouse at the Highline. Serves breakfast & ice cream!
139 recommandé par les habitants
Campanella Cremerie
Avenida Tulum
139 recommandé par les habitants
5 min walk from ImagineTulum Penthouse at the Highline. Serves breakfast & ice cream!
Delicious, casual seafood.
Los Morros Aldea Zama
Delicious, casual seafood.
Another good breakfast place in the neighborhood
SPRITZ BY HEMINGWAY TULUM
Another good breakfast place in the neighborhood
35 recommandé par les habitants
Matcha Mama
lt 6 Andromeda Ote
35 recommandé par les habitants
A guest highly recommended it! Fresh sushi, on the expensive side. On the rooftop of Copal.
Kokoro Tulum
Aldea Zama
A guest highly recommended it! Fresh sushi, on the expensive side. On the rooftop of Copal.
Haven’t been but was also highly recommended by an ImagineTulum guest
9 recommandé par les habitants
Norita Tulum
Aldea Zama
9 recommandé par les habitants
Haven’t been but was also highly recommended by an ImagineTulum guest
Simple, casual Japanese food
14 recommandé par les habitants
Nikkori Tulum
Aldea Zama
14 recommandé par les habitants
Simple, casual Japanese food
5-10 minute walk away to grab some provisions
11 recommandé par les habitants
ZAMARKET
Aldea Zama
11 recommandé par les habitants
5-10 minute walk away to grab some provisions
5-10 minute walk from the Highline
54 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh Market
Mz 12 Aldea Zama
54 recommandé par les habitants
5-10 minute walk from the Highline
Haven’t been, but the tables were full and the food looked good.
Cafe Maya-Xel & Marine Museum
Mz12, Lt65 Aldea Zama
Haven’t been, but the tables were full and the food looked good.
7-Eleven

Sightseeing

Archeological Zone of Tulum - Mayan Port City Ruins
Km 230 Cancun - Chetumal
973 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful lagoon, arrive early (9am) to beat the crowd. Cover yourself with the revitalizing mud for softer skin! Prices has gone up to $17US we hear.
194 recommandé par les habitants
Lagon Kaan Luum
194 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful lagoon, arrive early (9am) to beat the crowd. Cover yourself with the revitalizing mud for softer skin! Prices has gone up to $17US we hear.
Swim with turtles🐢Magical setting but get there early before the tour buses come.
410 recommandé par les habitants
Gran Cenote
410 recommandé par les habitants
Swim with turtles🐢Magical setting but get there early before the tour buses come.
One of the best places to go snorkeling. Get there at opening to beat the crowds!
107 recommandé par les habitants
Cenote et Yal-ku
107 recommandé par les habitants
One of the best places to go snorkeling. Get there at opening to beat the crowds!
Less developed, more rustic than Tulum ruins. Renting a bike to cover a wide area is worth it
232 recommandé par les habitants
Zone archéologique de Cobá
307 Carretera Federal Tulum
232 recommandé par les habitants
Less developed, more rustic than Tulum ruins. Renting a bike to cover a wide area is worth it
To tour Sian Ka’an you need an authorized outfitter and this group is wonderful. Very ecologically aware and kind people.
Yucatan Outdoors Sea Kayak School
To tour Sian Ka’an you need an authorized outfitter and this group is wonderful. Very ecologically aware and kind people.
Amazing Bioreserve. You can book tours through the reception or Yucatan Outdoors or you can go independently if you tell the guard you are going to the restaurants. There is an entrance fee but there are two restaurants where you can lie on the beach, away from all the crowds. There is a nice restaurant called Ka'an where you can rent a beach bed for the day, or just put a towel on the beach. The restaurant is a little pricey but the location is secluded. Further down is another campsite called 'El Ultimo Maya' that has simple food and drinks. You might be able to just put a towel down on the beach if you have lunch here.
316 recommandé par les habitants
Sian Ka'an
316 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing Bioreserve. You can book tours through the reception or Yucatan Outdoors or you can go independently if you tell the guard you are going to the restaurants. There is an entrance fee but there are two restaurants where you can lie on the beach, away from all the crowds. There is a nice restaurant called Ka'an where you can rent a beach bed for the day, or just put a towel on the beach. The restaurant is a little pricey but the location is secluded. Further down is another campsite called 'El Ultimo Maya' that has simple food and drinks. You might be able to just put a towel down on the beach if you have lunch here.
Nice, quiet cenote tucked off the road to Muyil. Has a small cliff jump for a little bit of fun. Across the street is Cenote Cristal which has a platform jump if you want a little more height.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Escondido Cenote
Mayan Blue Road
62 recommandé par les habitants
Nice, quiet cenote tucked off the road to Muyil. Has a small cliff jump for a little bit of fun. Across the street is Cenote Cristal which has a platform jump if you want a little more height.
Cenote Dos Ojos
Cenote Dos Ojos
Iconic Tulum. Good to do when it’s not so good to go to the beach!
10 recommandé par les habitants
SFER IK
10 recommandé par les habitants
Iconic Tulum. Good to do when it’s not so good to go to the beach!
65 recommandé par les habitants
Cenote Car Wash
65 recommandé par les habitants
Cooking Lessons!
6 recommandé par les habitants
Rivera's Kitchen Tulum
24 Ciricote
6 recommandé par les habitants
Cooking Lessons!

Beach Clubs

The public beach (left) is simpler and more local. There is a 60MXN daily entrance fee. Parking might be extra. Always try “we’re eating here” as some places will otherwise charge”. Biking is easy. The hotel side (right) is more limited in parking and often requires consumption a fee at the beach club. The entire beach is public so lying on the sand is free for everyone. Clubs range from fancy/eco-chic to downright hippy. Something for everyone. Delek and Ahau are the local favorites for getting onto the beach without a hassle.
Good overall vibe, above average food, Raw Love Tulum restaurant located here, centrally located. Loud DJ on the weekends. Parking fee ~200MXN, single entry Has the best ceviche in Tulum so far!
112 recommandé par les habitants
Ahau Tulum
112 recommandé par les habitants
Good overall vibe, above average food, Raw Love Tulum restaurant located here, centrally located. Loud DJ on the weekends. Parking fee ~200MXN, single entry Has the best ceviche in Tulum so far!
Delicious brunch buffet. Free parking across the street with a dining receipt. Dinner menu($$) is different than lunch so please check the menu beforehand. Rent a bed or put a towel down on the beach. Great hospitality, consistent standards of service. Same group as Mezzanine.
187 recommandé par les habitants
La Zebra Hotel Tulum
Km 8.2 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila
187 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious brunch buffet. Free parking across the street with a dining receipt. Dinner menu($$) is different than lunch so please check the menu beforehand. Rent a bed or put a towel down on the beach. Great hospitality, consistent standards of service. Same group as Mezzanine.
60 MXN entry to public beaches Public Beach side, local scene. Various minimum consumption for beach lounges or just lay out on the beach. Standard tacos, ceviche, beer, etc
159 recommandé par les habitants
Plage du Paradis
159 recommandé par les habitants
60 MXN entry to public beaches Public Beach side, local scene. Various minimum consumption for beach lounges or just lay out on the beach. Standard tacos, ceviche, beer, etc
Eco Chic, magical, quintessential Tulum. Various Yoga, sound healing, etc programs here.
84 recommandé par les habitants
Nômade
Km 10.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila
84 recommandé par les habitants
Eco Chic, magical, quintessential Tulum. Various Yoga, sound healing, etc programs here.
67 recommandé par les habitants
Casa Malca
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila
67 recommandé par les habitants
Nice Beach club in the Hotel Zone
51 recommandé par les habitants
Plage de Ziggy
km 7.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila
51 recommandé par les habitants
Nice Beach club in the Hotel Zone
If sargasso is heavy at the regular beach, this place is relatively sargasso free. Get there early 9am!
23 recommandé par les habitants
Club De Playa Caleta Tankah
23 recommandé par les habitants
If sargasso is heavy at the regular beach, this place is relatively sargasso free. Get there early 9am!
For those who want to relax without the loud music. One of the oldest established places in Tulum
14 recommandé par les habitants
Ana y José Charming Hotel & Spa
Km. 7 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila
14 recommandé par les habitants
For those who want to relax without the loud music. One of the oldest established places in Tulum
17 recommandé par les habitants
CINCO Tulum Beach
17 recommandé par les habitants

Food Scene- Beach

There are too many restaurants to choose from with great new ones opening all the time. A list of some of our favorites.....but go explore!!
Delicious food, lives up to its reputation as one of the best restaurants in Tulum. Reservations needed although you can line up before the restaurant opens for a stand-by spot. There are two seatings each evening.
243 recommandé par les habitants
Hartwood
7 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila
243 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious food, lives up to its reputation as one of the best restaurants in Tulum. Reservations needed although you can line up before the restaurant opens for a stand-by spot. There are two seatings each evening.
Fresh Homemade pasta & Pizza. Pricey but delicious. Beautiful to have a glass of wine at dusk
148 recommandé par les habitants
Posada Margherita
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila
148 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh Homemade pasta & Pizza. Pricey but delicious. Beautiful to have a glass of wine at dusk
Touted as one of the best gastronomical experiences in Tulum. Nice, artful, minimalist food if that is what you are up for.
113 recommandé par les habitants
Arca
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila
113 recommandé par les habitants
Touted as one of the best gastronomical experiences in Tulum. Nice, artful, minimalist food if that is what you are up for.
Simple menu with a few but amazing dishes . Local source driven cooking, and open kitchen . jungle setting. Reservation Needed.
75 recommandé par les habitants
kitchen table
75 recommandé par les habitants
Simple menu with a few but amazing dishes . Local source driven cooking, and open kitchen . jungle setting. Reservation Needed.
Delicious breakfast bowls & smoothies, good vibe. Part of the Ahau hotel/beach club. Nice 'tropical' salad. Get there early enough for free parking. There is also a branch in town.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Raw Love
56 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious breakfast bowls & smoothies, good vibe. Part of the Ahau hotel/beach club. Nice 'tropical' salad. Get there early enough for free parking. There is also a branch in town.
Open BBQ, all kinds of tacos!!
25 recommandé par les habitants
Safari Campfire food
MANZANA 26 Aldea Zama
25 recommandé par les habitants
Open BBQ, all kinds of tacos!!
This Japanese restaurant is noted for its good food. Next to Rosa Negra so you’ll get some of their overflow music. You might be able to park for free at Rosa Negra, not sure.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Tora Tulum
5 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila
13 recommandé par les habitants
This Japanese restaurant is noted for its good food. Next to Rosa Negra so you’ll get some of their overflow music. You might be able to park for free at Rosa Negra, not sure.
Thursday night food, drinks, & party 🍸
202 recommandé par les habitants
Casa Jaguar
Avenida Boca Paila
202 recommandé par les habitants
Thursday night food, drinks, & party 🍸
28 recommandé par les habitants
Kin Toh
28 recommandé par les habitants
an Italian restaurant in the heart of Tulum’s hotel zone, surrounded by jungle, and mangroves. intimate atmosphere Reservation Needed
15 recommandé par les habitants
Parole Tulum
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila
15 recommandé par les habitants
an Italian restaurant in the heart of Tulum’s hotel zone, surrounded by jungle, and mangroves. intimate atmosphere Reservation Needed
Lalu restaurant opened in its place. On the beach, quiet, beautiful setting.
16 recommandé par les habitants
The Real Coconut
16 recommandé par les habitants
Lalu restaurant opened in its place. On the beach, quiet, beautiful setting.
Iconic Tulum beach front setting at the Nomade hotel. Eat a delicious meal under the bedouin style canopies. A bit pricey but memorable.
La Popular
Km 10.5 Carr. Tulum - Cancún
Iconic Tulum beach front setting at the Nomade hotel. Eat a delicious meal under the bedouin style canopies. A bit pricey but memorable.
Really nice place for a calm, beautiful breakfast.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Mi Amor
Km. 4.1 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila
17 recommandé par les habitants
Really nice place for a calm, beautiful breakfast.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Mina
Km 5 Carretera Tulum Ruinas
23 recommandé par les habitants
19 recommandé par les habitants
MEZE Tulum
19 recommandé par les habitants
Good breakfast bowls
Los Bowls de Guadalupe
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila
Good breakfast bowls
A great place to watch a sunset above the canopy of the jungle below you.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Ciel Rose Sunset Bar
6 recommandé par les habitants
A great place to watch a sunset above the canopy of the jungle below you.

Food Scene- Town

The best tacos in town, vegetarian included!
193 recommandé par les habitants
Taqueria Honorio
193 recommandé par les habitants
The best tacos in town, vegetarian included!
One of our favorite restaurants. Cute, intimate setting. Delicious food with plenty of vegetarian options. Amazing staff.
TU
manzana 04 Andromeda Oriente
One of our favorite restaurants. Cute, intimate setting. Delicious food with plenty of vegetarian options. Amazing staff.
Amazing Italian Pastries & Breakfast. The best flaky, soft croissant in town. Their iced latte is yum.
106 recommandé par les habitants
ITALDO
106 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing Italian Pastries & Breakfast. The best flaky, soft croissant in town. Their iced latte is yum.
Considered one of the better pizza places in Tulum. They also deliver!!
144 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzeria Manglar
Calle Asunción
144 recommandé par les habitants
Considered one of the better pizza places in Tulum. They also deliver!!
Consistently good Italian food with an easy local atmosphere. Reasonable prices, centrally located in town
61 recommandé par les habitants
IL BACARO
y Calle Sol Ote.
61 recommandé par les habitants
Consistently good Italian food with an easy local atmosphere. Reasonable prices, centrally located in town
Favorite local restaurant for a casual meal
376 recommandé par les habitants
El Camello Jr.
376 recommandé par les habitants
Favorite local restaurant for a casual meal
Good, consistent, casual place for your burrito fix. At the edge of town. If you are from LA…. don’t judge.
212 recommandé par les habitants
Burrito Amor
Mz 05 Av. Tulum
212 recommandé par les habitants
Good, consistent, casual place for your burrito fix. At the edge of town. If you are from LA…. don’t judge.
Clean & Healthy food. ❤️ this place for reliable meals & good coffee.
155 recommandé par les habitants
DelCielo
5 Satélite Sur
155 recommandé par les habitants
Clean & Healthy food. ❤️ this place for reliable meals & good coffee.
74 recommandé par les habitants
Humo
Avenida Tulum
74 recommandé par les habitants
181 recommandé par les habitants
Los Aguachiles
Chetumal-Cancun
181 recommandé par les habitants
Good coffee & internet.
125 recommandé par les habitants
Ki'bok Coffee Tulum
Calle 12 Sur
125 recommandé par les habitants
Good coffee & internet.
Recommended for a good Vegan Option
13 recommandé par les habitants
VIVO
Libra Sur
13 recommandé par les habitants
Recommended for a good Vegan Option
Asian Mexican fusion. Seems to be getting a good buzz.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Mestixa
y Calle Polar Poniente
21 recommandé par les habitants
Asian Mexican fusion. Seems to be getting a good buzz.
A Vegetarian favorite
46 recommandé par les habitants
La Hoja Verde
46 recommandé par les habitants
A Vegetarian favorite
56 recommandé par les habitants
Raw Love
56 recommandé par les habitants
Paella in Tulum!
39 recommandé par les habitants
La Gloria de Don Pepe
57 Esquina Andromeda Ote
39 recommandé par les habitants
Paella in Tulum!
Great breakfast/lunch place with the everything done right. Large menu selection with healthy/vegetarian options. Coworking space & wellness also on location
6 recommandé par les habitants
Potheads Tulum
Avenida Tulum
6 recommandé par les habitants
Great breakfast/lunch place with the everything done right. Large menu selection with healthy/vegetarian options. Coworking space & wellness also on location
A new authentic Thai restaurant in La Veleta
15 recommandé par les habitants
Curry by Po Thai
77760 Calle 7 Sur
15 recommandé par les habitants
A new authentic Thai restaurant in La Veleta
11 recommandé par les habitants
Asian Bodega Restaurante & Bar
Calle Tulum
11 recommandé par les habitants
Favorite local seafood
15 recommandé par les habitants
La Negra Tomasa
14 Andromeda Ote
15 recommandé par les habitants
Favorite local seafood
Simple menu, good young vibe
La Guarida
Simple menu, good young vibe

Wellness- Yoga, Massage, Sound Therapy, Temazcal

https://www.dosceibas.com/holistic-center
9 recommandé par les habitants
Hotel Dos Ceibas Eco Retreat Tulum
KM 9 QROO 15
9 recommandé par les habitants
https://www.dosceibas.com/holistic-center
Yoga, temazcal, meditation, massage https://web.bewe.co/holistika-tulum/classes
119 recommandé par les habitants
Holistika
Calle 10 Sur
119 recommandé par les habitants
Yoga, temazcal, meditation, massage https://web.bewe.co/holistika-tulum/classes
Check their wellness calendar https://ikaltulumhotel.com/awakened-heart-summer-solstice-retreat#page-section-628bed47ef89f35bbd2c301c
27 recommandé par les habitants
IKAL BOUTIQUE HOTEL TULUM
27 recommandé par les habitants
Check their wellness calendar https://ikaltulumhotel.com/awakened-heart-summer-solstice-retreat#page-section-628bed47ef89f35bbd2c301c
Probably the most equipped gym in Tulum
15 recommandé par les habitants
Los Amigos Gym & Climbing
con Palenque
15 recommandé par les habitants
Probably the most equipped gym in Tulum

Conseils aux voyageurs

À ne pas manquer

Food Delivery

Tomato.mx offers food delivery from a lot of the local restaurants
À ne pas manquer

Chedraui App for grocery delivery

The app is in Spanish but allows you to order things for delivery to the Highline.
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You'll have more flexibility by renting a car

We are located between the beach and town, which we believe is the best location as it is away from the busy-ness of each and provides a peaceful retreat after a long day of activities. We recommend America Car Rental as the quotes are reasonable and the prices are transparent with the cost of insurance. Cancun Airport https://americacarrental.com.mx/en/cancun-airport-car-rental Please introduce yourself and WhatsApp a screenshot to Gladys +52 1 998 133 3328. She might be able to give you a discount. Tulum https://americacarrental.com.mx/en/cars/tulum
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Biking

It is easy to bike to/from the public beach area (60 MXN, takes Visa & Apple Pay) entrance fee. The hotel side is tight with traffic unless you go early in the AM. Get back by sunset to avoid riding in the dark. Make sure you lock the bike through the frame, not just the wheel.
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Collectivos

These are vans that locals use to travel up/down the local highways. The stops are usually in town under a palapa and they come frequently. For example, a van to Akumal/Yalku might cost 40MXN. Great if you want to save money and don’t mind walking.