Planning a trip to Tulum for the ultimate girls trip? This guide breaks down exactly where to stay, what to do, where to eat, the best nightlife, and insider tips that most travellers only learn after arriving.
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Where to stay in Tulum
Choosing the right area can be tricky somewhere like Tulum where there is so much happening! See my full write-up which should help you decide the best place to stay in Tulum for the type of trip you are looking for.
Best Things to Do in Tulum
Tulum has endless things to do – from cenotes and ruins to beach clubs and jungle raves. Here you’ll find the essentials:
- Attend one of Tulum’s iconic beach clubs
- Visit the Iconic Sunset Session at Azulik
- Full Moon Party at Papaya Playa Project
Best Restaurants in Tulum
Tulum’s iconic food scene leaves tourists spoilt for choice. It has so much diversification for a relatively small town. In the Hotel Zone you will find high-end luxurious restaurants, often paired with live music and performances, with the price tags to match. Contrastingly, in Tulum Centro you’ll find authentic Mexican food at a fraction of the price – and the quality absolutely holds its own. You’ll often get street performers too, creating an atmosphere that easily rivals what you’ll find in the Hotel Zone. Use my guides below to navigate the highly competitive food scene:
Tulum Nightlife: Where to Party Every Day of the Week
There are a lot of options for nightlife in Tulum as world-class DJs increasingly take their presence on the Mexican Riviera. It can be difficult to know just where to go, so I have broken this down for you.
Day Trips From Tulum
While Tulum is incredible, packed with places to go and things to see, it also neighbours some of the most iconic sights in Mexico (including one of the Seven Wonders of the World!). Mondays through to Wednesdays are pretty quiet in Tulum, and this is the perfect opportunity to venture out.
Check out my full guide of the best day trips to take from Tulum, and my honest review of Isla Mujeres.
My Honest Reviews of Popular Places
So there you have it – the ultimate Tulum travel guide for a girls trip packed with food, sunsets, beach clubs and unforgettable nights.
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