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20/09/2018

There might be no better time to visit Tulum than right now thanks to a lopsided dollar-to-peso exchange rate and what will very likely be one of the last remaining years visitors will be permitted to climb a Mayan ruin...

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Tulum, Mexico, is changing fast. Just a few short years ago, the area consisted of a sleepy little inland town ? or pueblo ? carved out of the dense Yucatan jungle and a handful of modest hammock-furnished cabanas up and down the nearby beach ? or playa. Today, the town continues to expand, fueled b...

19/09/2018

Werner optimistically looks up at the sky instead, pointing to a swirling cluster of frigate birds whose presence, as hunters, promises schools of mature fish below: the Dorado and mahi-mahi and wahoo to which he'll apply Yucatecan citruses, chilies, and strains of honey for any diner lucky enough to nab one of Hartwood's 40 seats tonight...

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  Ex-New Yorkers Eric Werner and Mya Henry, the husband-and-wife team behind Tulum’s most beloved restaurant, Hartwood, live in an off-the-grid world of their own making. Over a few days spent with the enviable couple, we discover what drew them to the Mexican jungle in the first place. “There ...

19/09/2018

What really makes Tulum stand out from the crowd is its collection of incredible beaches. Blessed with powdery white sands, azure waters and looming palm trees, Tulum truly is a beach bum’s paradise. Here’s our rundown of the top beaches....

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The Most Beautiful Beaches in Tulum Stephen Woodman Updated: 14 November 2017 With its vibrant arts scene and world-class restaurants, Tulum has established itself as one of Mexico’s premier tourist destinations. Yet what really makes the town stand out from the crowd is its collection of incredib...

18/09/2018

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Exploring Tulum and all the amazing places to go...

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Travel vlog to Tulum Mexico, paradise! First 1,000 people get their first 2 months of Skillshare for 99¢: http://skl.sh/yt-erikconover Thanks to Skillshare f...

14/08/2018

Expect three options when deciding where to stay: Tulum town, Beach Road North and Beach Road South...
Beach Road South is the zen zone, with enough vegan restaurants, yoga studios and maxi dress-peddling stores to satisfy everyone’s inner hippie...

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Most Millennials have heard of Tulum, the sizzling hot yoga town 90 minutes south of Cancun. And while its 1,000 year old ruins are worth a visit, it’s not the Mayan influence that inspired a recent 74% increase in tourism. Tulum’s New Age vibe, jungle-shrouded restaurants and white sand beaches...

13/08/2018

The trip was, in a word, magical. After spending what felt like every waking moment working on the re-launch of the site and starting a new full-time job, we couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing vacation.

While I’d heard that Tulum is a great place for families, we decided to do this one without Neko. We parked our bags at The Beach Tulum and we couldn’t have been happier with the service or accommodations.

Our room sat literally on the beach and breakfast was included so we’d recline with our feet dug into the sand, drinking coffee, then move to our beach beds to read, tan, and break between swims in the turquoise sea which...

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I’ve been to Mexico on a number of occasions over the course of my life. Most of my visits were to border cities that offered cheap booze, affordable seafood, mediocre beaches, and an overabundance of tacky (and wacky) souvenirs. Back in my college days, I frequently hopped the border to go dancin...

13/08/2018

The trip was, in a word, magical. After spending what felt like every waking moment working on the re-launch of the site and starting a new full-time job, we couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing vacation.

While I’d heard that Tulum is a great place for families, we decided to do this one without Neko. We parked our bags at The Beach Tulum and we couldn’t have been happier with the service or accommodations.

Our room sat literally on the beach and breakfast was included so we’d recline with our feet dug into the sand, drinking coffee, then move to our beach beds to read, tan, and break between swims in the turquoise sea which...

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I’ve been to Mexico on a number of occasions over the course of my life. Most of my visits were to border cities that offered cheap booze, affordable seafood, mediocre beaches, and an overabundance of tacky (and wacky) souvenirs. Back in my college days, I frequently hopped the border to go dancin...

13/08/2018

The best way to see the turtle nests and possibly baby turtles being released is to go on a night walk organized by CEA. Centro Ecologico Akumal is a non-profit environmental organization located in Akumal.

They take out a maximum of 10 people each night at 9 pm. CEA is the only organization with permission to access certain beaches during the nesting season...

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It’s turtle nesting season again on the Riviera Maya! Every year, adult female Loggerhead and Green Sea Turtles make their way to the beaches of the Riviera Maya, build nests and lay up to 150 soft-shelled eggs twice each season. When the baby turtles hatch (approx. 60 days later), they instinctiv...

11/08/2018

Why Tulum is the Best Antidote to Burn Out:
Unlike its busy neighbor Cancun to the north, quiet Tulum is a haven for artists, bohemians and nature lovers. Creative types are drawn here, in part, because of the natural, low tech environment...

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by Kristin Francis on 10/05/2014 To me, finding zen isn’t about meditating in a rock garden or following a religion. Instead, I think of zen as a state of mind, relaxed and distraction-free, leaving plenty of room for the more important stuff to surface, like creativity and intuition. Getting into...

10/08/2018

Why Tulum is the Best Antidote to Burn Out:
Unlike its busy neighbor Cancun to the north, quiet Tulum is a haven for artists, bohemians and nature lovers. Creative types are drawn here, in part, because of the natural, low tech environment...

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by Kristin Francis on 10/05/2014 To me, finding zen isn’t about meditating in a rock garden or following a religion. Instead, I think of zen as a state of mind, relaxed and distraction-free, leaving plenty of room for the more important stuff to surface, like creativity and intuition. Getting into...

10/08/2018

As I spent 2 weeks there I actually felt that I did have a lot of time to try out most restaurants, yoga places etc. which normally doesn't happen when I come to a place the first time.
Here are my tips on where...

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Tulum is a paradise for anyone who is into yoga and healthy food. I went during New Years which was a really busy period but I heard that Tulum is very quiet all other times of the year. As I spent 2 weeks there I actually felt that I did have a lot of time ...

26/06/2018

Planning Your Upcoming Long Weekend?
Tulum’s beaches offer soft, white sand, gentle waves, and unbelievable,turquoise-colored waters. Playa Paraiso is the last beach on the road to the ruins and offers views of the Mayan seaside structures while you sunbathe or swim. If you find yourself feeling peckish...

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Once-sleepy Tulum has developed into a relaxed, stylish alternative to the all-inclusive excesses of Cancun. In addition to white-sand beaches and sparkling waters, the area is home to several fascinating Mayan ruins, countless cenotes (freshwater limestone pools), and excellent dining options. Of c...

20/06/2018

Mexico’s Tulum Coast is Stylish, Funky and Wonderfully Wacky

Wind swirls; rain lashes; blue-white lightning fills the sky. The cabana where we're staying is 20 yards from the sea, so we sit outside on the terrace and watch the show...

http://besttulum.com/mexicos-tulum-coast-is-stylish-funky-and-wonderfully-wacky/

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19/06/2018

Tulum's Newest Art Gallery Is in a Treehouse: After entering through a 13-foot-high circular glass door, visitors are asked to remove their shoes so as to fully experience the varying, natural textures of the space...

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/tulum-art-gallery-ik-lab

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04/06/2018

Tulum is much more than downward dog and cocktails: A visit here affords a slate of off-the-beaten path adventures you may not have heard about in the latest fashion mag. Sure, a few of them require some trekking, but those are precisely the kinds of adventures that let you truly get to know a place...

  By now you’ve almost certainly heard of Tulum, that leafy green wonderland on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Tulum is eco-friendly and trendy: It’s known for postcard-perfect ruins that sit right on the ocean, hip yoga retreats and a buzzy, upscale restaurant scene But true travelers will tell y...

19/04/2018