Tulum Beach
Neighborhood
The beach area in Tulum is almost 4 km from Town. The Tulum- Boca Paila Road (beachroad) is a long rustic Road that goes all along the beach area from the Ruins to Punta Allen. Along the road you will find bars, restaurantes, clubs and boutiques. The begining of the area (CASA NOA location) is a little less crowded and noisy. However, all the beach area is commercial and turistic almost all year so be ready for noise, people and traffic chaos. A few kms. down the road you can find all Rosa Negra's group restaurant and beach clubes, Gitano and more. You canmove around by bike, scooter or taxi. The taxis are not cheap and the price depends on destination and hours. The rates are not the same in the morning than at night. For example from the bus station to our house is aprox$300 mxn. Renting a car is always a good idea, if you´re more into exploring town, cenotes and local attractions. However, moving around the beach area is better with a bike or a scooter.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tulum Beach
The beach area in Tulum is almost 4 km from Town. The Tulum- Boca Paila Road (beachroad) is a long rustic Road that goes all along the beach area from the Ruins to Punta Allen. Along the road you will find bars, restaurantes, clubs and boutiques. The begining of the area (CASA NOA location) is a little less crowded and noisy. However, all the beach area is commercial and turistic almost all year so be ready for noise, people and traffic chaos. A few kms. down the road you can find all Rosa Negra's group restaurant and beach clubes, Gitano and more. You canmove around by bike, scooter or taxi. The taxis are not cheap and the price depends on destination and hours. The rates are not the same in the morning than at night. For example from the bus station to our house is aprox$300 mxn. Renting a car is always a good idea, if you´re more into exploring town, cenotes and local attractions. However, moving around the beach area is better with a bike or a scooter.
Eat & Drinks
Boccanera Pizzería y Cervecería
Near our beach house. Great ambience and pizza!
Mexican bar and restaurant. Nice for a drink, local food or watching a game
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mateos
Km 5.2 Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaMexican bar and restaurant. Nice for a drink, local food or watching a game
Tseen Ja
A few steps from the house. Azulik is a must in every way
Zamas Beach Restaurant
Local food with beach view. Old style Tulum restaurant .
Near our house
A few kms down the beach road, Heartwood is an amazing experience. Old style Tulum with a contemporary Yucatán style food. Make a reservation first
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hartwood
7 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaA few kms down the beach road, Heartwood is an amazing experience. Old style Tulum with a contemporary Yucatán style food. Make a reservation first
A great atmosphere, more intimate and original. Amazing food and drinks. a
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arca
Carretera Tulum-Boca PailaA great atmosphere, more intimate and original. Amazing food and drinks. a
Matcha Mama
lt 6 Andromeda OteLugares de interés
Near our house, Azulik has become a must in Tulum. Amazing views and gallery. It is worth visiting besides the Instagram photos.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azulik Resort
Near our house, Azulik has become a must in Tulum. Amazing views and gallery. It is worth visiting besides the Instagram photos.
Well known for the Art pieces. "Come to the light" sculpture has attracted many tourists for pictures. The art pieces are inside the Ahau hotel and there is a fee for pictures
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ahau Tulum
Well known for the Art pieces. "Come to the light" sculpture has attracted many tourists for pictures. The art pieces are inside the Ahau hotel and there is a fee for pictures
A few kms away but it deserves a work out!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tulum Jungle Gym
A few kms away but it deserves a work out!
A little far from the house,but a nice option for a beach day. Good food, less crowded
Camping EL ULTIMO MAYA
A little far from the house,but a nice option for a beach day. Good food, less crowded
Transporte
We always recommend renting a car if your plan is to move around and visit different cenotes and spots. However, renting a bike or scooter is always a good option!
Some options:
Ola bike
Iguana bike
Scooters Tulum ( please mention Casa NOA for a preferential price)
There are shuttles that go from the beach to town and back. Used mainly by local workers, they are a chep option to go around if you are not in a hurry. They pass by every hour.
If you want to rent a bike to move around the area
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ola Bike Tulum
107 Av. CobaIf you want to rent a bike to move around the area
Cenotes
This cenote is in the beach area. A few KMS down throat form Casa NOA but still close if you wanna have the cenote experience and not move so far.
Yaxchen
1560 Quintana RooThis cenote is in the beach area. A few KMS down throat form Casa NOA but still close if you wanna have the cenote experience and not move so far.
A little far away from our house but it worths it. One if our favourite to be honest.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escondido Cenote
Mayan Blue RoadA little far away from our house but it worths it. One if our favourite to be honest.
Cenote Dos ojos is a classic and one of the biggest cenotes park. Many cenotes to dive or snorkel
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Two Eyes Cenote
Cenote Dos ojos is a classic and one of the biggest cenotes park. Many cenotes to dive or snorkel
Another beautiful cenote. You'll need to get there by taxi, car or scooter. It has a small Mexican restaurant if you want to spend the day and grab a snack
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cenote Santa Cruz Tulum
Another beautiful cenote. You'll need to get there by taxi, car or scooter. It has a small Mexican restaurant if you want to spend the day and grab a snack
Cenote corazón del paraiso
Gran Cenote
Casa Tortuga Tulum
239 Carr. Tulum - CancúnConsejos para la ciudad
Formas de ahorrar
Transportation
You can move around the beach area in many ways. It depends if you're staying at the beach, in town and what kind of activities you are interested in. Renting a bike is always a good option. Cheap, plenty of places to park and easy to move in if you are used to it. The negative side is during hot summer days, or if you are planning on moving long distances at night. Be careful with traffic and get lights!
Scooters are very popular now a days too. Also a pretty cheap option and easy to park.
Taxis are very expensive, but you can take the shuttles
Qué debes empacar
Basics
Tulum is surrounded by jungle, cenotes and humidity. So, you'll always be in need of a good repellent. If it's biodegradable would be great, the same with sunblocks. Remember the cenotes are our water resources and everything in your skin would end up there. Never wear greasy repellents, sunblocks or creams when visiting a Cenote.
Sunglasses are a must as well, the sun can get so strong.