Post some Tulum pics here folks. Show some good times!!! Good Places!!!

[Jessie James]

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[Jessie James]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g82/frizej/t4.jpg

[Jessie James]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g82/frizej/t8.jpg

[Brussels]

Hi,

Where did you take the picture on the right side (in the first post) ?
In advance, thanks.

Let's all support this wonderfull forum by posting more often !!! :)

[digummm]

http://www.playa.info/media/data/500/medium/Picture_013.jpg

Tulum Beach sunset 6-21-06

[digummm]

http://www.playa.info/media/data/500/medium/Mexico_175.jpg

View from the ruins

[Steve O]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/fypons/tulummarcaribeSTEV258.jpg



http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/fypons/GRINGODAVESpic035.jpg




http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/fypons/Bocapabridge.jpg



http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/fypons/P4030222tulumbeachboat.jpg

[austxdan]

Here's the view from the dining deck at Tita Tulum. Very nice lush courtyard:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djmarquette/Tulum2006/TitaTulumViewSmall.jpg


And then we went much farther south to find "our very own" stretch of beach. Looking at Google earth after we got back, I figured we were into Sian Kaan already. We did share our beach with this fellow:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djmarquette/Tulum2006/PelicanAtOurBeachSmall.jpg


And what picture set of Tulum is complete without those gorgeous sunrises:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djmarquette/Tulum2006/TulumSunrise2Small.jpg


Dan

[firecop680]

Hey austxdan, I am going to azulik in march... How far down did you go to get that beautiful beach to yourself? I have been to the Mayan riviera about 6 times before and this is my first time in Tulum so I am a little nervous.

[firecop680]

Hey Jesse James where is this place your at?

[firecop680]

Steve O, where is this place your at? They all look so cool... I would like to try something different like that...

[austxdan]

Hey austxdan, I am going to azulik in march... How far down did you go to get that beautiful beach to yourself? I have been to the Mayan riviera about 6 times before and this is my first time in Tulum so I am a little nervous.

I'd say we went about 5 - 6 miles from our start at Copal. It started out as a morning run south along the road. This quickly got quite humid, so we cut over to the waterfront to continue. We stopped in at Tita's for breakfast and then continued on. We probably went another mile or so after the last hotels on the beach.

The beach is obviously not raked down there, like in front of a hotel. And there are no chairs etc, as it is "deserted". But we brought a blanket we bought in town, and had water, etc in a backpack, so we were all set. Just us and the bird.


Dan

[Jessie James]

Hi,

Where did you take the picture on the right side (in the first post) ?
In advance, thanks.

Let's all support this wonderfull forum by posting more often !!! :)

The pics are at Zazil Kin. That's the only place I stay while we're down there. Love it there. It's rugid but not too and it's just a short walk to the Mayan ruins. Then there's the pics of the iguanas at the ruins

[AdGuy]

A shot of El Pariso beach club last June...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF0949.jpg

Looking North (towards the ruins) from El Parisio...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF0936.jpg

And a shot of Gran Cenote...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF1212.jpg

[AdGuy]

And for those "food-aholics", the famous (in-town) Don Cafeto...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF0995.jpg

And a look at the menu to help you decide what you want (or at least get you drooling) before you sit down...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF0987.jpg

Some chips and vegetables to start you off...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF0990.jpg

but beware of the vegetables unless you have a beer close by...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF0991.jpg

[Ginger]

yikes, what is with all those blue mattresses on the El Paraiso beach...they really ugly it up.

Along the Boca Paila


http://www.intomylens.com/images/2005_10_31 078.jpg

[austxdan]

yikes, what is with all those blue mattresses on the El Paraiso beach...they really ugly it up.

Ginger,

Those would be referred to as a "revenue stream". Chris and I hit there one day last May to see what it was like, and just plopped down on a nice big round bed, being naive in the ways of the "beach club". We were told to pay $10 to stay there. Then we moved to a smaller rectangle, and were told $6. The really bad part is that if I pay $$$ to lay on a mattress all day, I want someone to keep the vendors away, but that doesn't happen. Quite the opposite on a "beach club".

We returned back south to the beach in front of Kin Ha for the rest of the day, spread out our blanket, and napped underneath the wonderful smell of Posada Margherita baking fresh bread.


Dan

[Gale in KY]

I love the picture of the menu! If anyone else has menu's from restaurants around town or along the beach, please post them!

I so agree, the revenue stream of matresses belongs in Playa or at a resort somewhere other than Tulum..sigh.

[jodiesme]

El Parasio pre-bed February 2006

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c369/jodiesme/Image366.jpg


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c369/jodiesme/Image365.jpg

[digummm]

http://www.playa.info/media/data/500/medium/Picture_026.jpg

[Jessie James]

[QUOTE=jodiesme]El Parasio pre-bed February 2006

When were you there? We were bouncing from town to town between Feb. 10th-26th. We stay at Zazil Kin just up the beach.

[dcap]

June 06 trip to Tierras Del Sol. Wow what a place we will be back June 07 and will certainly stay here again.

Our room at Tierra Del Sol
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/dcap06/CIMG0548.jpg

One day it rained for about 20 min. no problem still hit the Beach
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/dcap06/CIMG0576.jpg

This was early one morning from Copal.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/dcap06/CIMG0509.jpg

[jx2]

Nice pic's Dcap/

Heres beachline at Zamas looking North

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/jx2/IM000638.jpg


Signs at intersection to hotel zone

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/jx2/summer05167.jpg


Wife on balcony at Cabanas Tulum

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/jx2/summer05054.jpg

[jx2]

From the above balcony at Cabanas Tulum

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/jx2/summer05052.jpg


Looking from the beach towards Cabanas Tulum(kinda dark)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/jx2/IM000611.jpg


Boca Palia rd. South of Tulum hotel zone

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/jx2/IM000652.jpg

[jx2]

Last ones


El Paraiso (pre bed days)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/jx2/IM000715-1.jpg


Lobby at Cabanas Tulum

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/jx2/MexicoMay2006031.jpg

[jodiesme]

[quote=jodiesme]El Parasio pre-bed February 2006

When were you there? We were bouncing from town to town between Feb. 10th-26th. We stay at Zazil Kin just up the beach.

We were there from Feb 18 - Mar 3 last time. Mostly in Playa, we didnt venture out on our own till the last few days. This February we plan on mixing it up with Tulum, Akumal and Playa. Going to try Tita Tulum, looks good from the pictures.


Amansala's from a walk down the beach

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c369/jodiesme/Image372.jpg

and a rest from walking the beach

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c369/jodiesme/Image339.jpg

[AdGuy]

Great shots gang! Here's one from the beach bar at Zacil Kin...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF0966.jpg


Can't ya just picture yourself there...drinking a cold Leon or Sol...and looking out onto that magical ocean?

[jx2]

Hey AdGuy do you have any more pic's of Zazil Kin?? We are definitely going to check out staying here in Nov. and would love to see more. That beach looks great:D Is that a topless woman in your pic??;) :D

[AdGuy]

"Is that a topless woman in your pic??"

Wow! I'm embarrased to say I didn't notice!!! I'm not sure whether to blame it on old age or the natural beauty (versus natural beauties) that was competiting for my attention!!! :D :D :D

Unfortunately, I did not take any shots of Zazil Kin except of their beach bar. We did walk around the area and the staff was very nice but the accomodations were pretty rustic for the price. We're returning in early December and will be trying Tita Tulum.

I found this shot on a website with several other pics of the cabanas...it's pretty representative of the housing on their grounds:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/zazilkin_03.jpg

[dcap]

Here a few of Zazil Kin in June 06

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/dcap06/CIMG0620.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/dcap06/CIMG0619.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/dcap06/CIMG0621.jpg

I thought the translation was intresting on this one

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/dcap06/feb527da.jpg

[austxdan]

Here's a few extra shots.

A fun band one evening at Zamas:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djmarquette/Tulum2006/BandAtZamasSmall.jpg


Party night (Friday) at Mezzanine:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djmarquette/Tulum2006/MusicAtMezzanineSmall.jpg


A Tasty meal at Don Karonte in Tulum Pueblo:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djmarquette/Tulum2006/LangostaSmall.jpg


And as always, up with the sun:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djmarquette/Tulum2006/TulumSunrise1Small.jpg



Dan

[Maverick]

Parasio--Feb. 2006

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0103.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0102.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/020_29A.jpg

[Maverick]

Posada del Sol--Feb. 2006

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/008_17A.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0171.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/009_18A.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0178.jpg

[Maverick]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0158.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0156.jpg

Mezanine--Feb. 2006

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0181.jpg

[digummm]

Playing soccer in Tulum.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/digummm_2006/Picture023-2.jpg

[playamantoo]

We're heading back in December again :)



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[minniemex]

Playamantoo -

Can you tell me where these pictures are from in Tulum?? Thanks!!

[AdGuy]

Wasn't sure if Playamantoo was going to jump in our not. The first photo looks like the beach at El Parasio, the second is the beach bar in front of Zazil Kin and the last shot appears to be the backside of the same bar (taken from Zazil Kin looking towards the ocean).

That bar is a great spot to visit as I recall...of course, if it was REALLY GREAT I wouldn't recall it!! :D :D :D

[jimw]

Great pics everyone!

Where is Posada del Sol?

[dcap]

Jimw: Posada Del Sol is across the street from Zahra. About 1-2 Kilos. south of the Intersection. We actually looked this place over and they have really nice rooms. I believe they have their own Web site.

[jimw]

Oh, I see now. In the jungle baby, at least they do have fans! The rooms do look nice. I do remember seeing a place across the street from beach...this must be the place.
thanks

[Maverick]

Hi guys,

Posada del Sol is beachfront, between Punta Piedra and Piedra Escondido. Stayed in Playa for a week, then wanted a few days in Tulum. Stumbled upon the place as we had no reservations made. We just went up and down the beach seeing who had available rooms, and this looked like the nicest we had seen. Not cheap, but we had a two bedroom, two story unit with private bathroom. I'd recommend this place to anyone, a real "Survivor" feel to the place, and those great ocean breezes to keep you cool at night.

cheers

[playamantoo]

Minimex
AdGuy has it right
The first photo is the beach at El Parasio looking toward the ruins, the second is the beach bar in front of Zazil Kin and the last shot appears to be the backside of the same bar (taken from Zazil Kin looking towards the ocean). The first picture came together perfectly. This is what paradise looks like to me! I'm hoping it will be as good in December when we are there again.
Now if I can only figure out how to post pictures like everybody else....

[AdGuy]

Not very tough, playamantoo...if I can do it anyone can! :D When posting, simply go to the spot in your message that you want to insert the picture then click on the Insert Image icon (it looks like a mountain range within a square...the fourth from the right on the bottom row's toolbar). Then "cut and paste" the link from where you store your photos (many use photobucket.com's free service) and hit OK. It should appear instantly.

Now, let me "practice what I preach". Here's a rare sight...the elusive Toh bird that likes to hang around cenotes. The Mayans, when lost in the jungle, use to listen for the call of the Toh as it would lead them to fresh water. We found this one at Gran Cenote...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF1202.jpg

[dcap]

Here are a few more.


The tiny resturant at Tierra Del Sol
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/dcap06/CIMG0631.jpg

Here's a couple from Luna Maya
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/dcap06/CIMG0542.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/dcap06/CIMG0543.jpg

Early morning from Copal

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/dcap06/CIMG0512.jpg

[minniemex]

Keep it up!! I am almost there - I can hardly wait - I got ants in my pants!!

[austxdan]

Keep it up!! I am almost there - I can hardly wait - I got ants in my pants!!

Congrats minniemex - I'll be following you by . . . 190 days or so :(

Here's a pic of some "wildlife": (and no I don't mean Spring Breakers in Cancun)

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djmarquette/Tulum2006/PelicanAtOurBeachSmall.jpg

Dan

[minniemex]

Austxdan -

I have an idea - you feed me one picture a day & I think I can make it!!

Then when I return, I can feed you!! :)

What are your dates for next year, as I return again 4/14 - 4/23/2007 -

[AdGuy]

Minniemex,

If you venture out of Tulum, make sure to visit one of the many cenotes nearby. While I've been to several, my favorite is Gran Cenote (just a couple miles west of Tulum pubelo). If you have a car or a bike you can easily head over there for a half day. Just look for the front entrance:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF1213.jpg

Check out the hours and prices (don't panic, they're in pesos). While the grounds are amazing and the flora/fauna is fantastic, I don't recall seeing the topless blondes they indicate on their signage: :D

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF1214.jpg

Then enjoy the crystal clear waters and secluded islands...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF1178.jpg

Enjoy yourself!!!

[minniemex]

AdGuy - how cold is the water in the cenote?? compared to the ocean?? I really want to go but hate cold water -:confused:

[AdGuy]

AdGuy - how cold is the water in the cenote?? compared to the ocean?? I really want to go but hate cold water -:confused:


Not bad at all. My wife and I are certified divers and often scuba in the local (Florida) springs. That's what a cenote is...a spring. She 9.5/10 times wears a wet suit regardless of where we are. She had no complaints on the temperatures in the cenotes whatsoever. My guess is the water runs in the mid to upper 70's. If the outside temp is higher, you'll notice it's a bit cool but will quickly forget about it once you start swimming. You'll definitely want to bring a mask and fins (or you can rent them there) as you're visibility and mobility will be greatly enhanced.

Here's a shot of that crystal clear water...


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF1197.jpg

[minniemex]

Thanks for the info AdGuy - I think we may go ahead & try it!!

[AdGuy]

Thanks for the info AdGuy - I think we may go ahead & try it!!

I think you'll really enjoy it...the stalactites and stalagmites are really cool and the water is SO clear you'll feel like you're floating in space rather than swimming. Make sure you bring snacks/drinks as I don't recall that they sell anything there (other than t-shirts and fin/mask rental).

Have fun and make sure to post a report when you're back!

[minniemex]

I think we will put it on our short list of things to do - we are such beach bums we sometimes don't do much else but walk the beaches & eat & drink:D

[Gale in KY]

If Beach Bummin' is what you do best on vacation, you are staying in the perfect place with Cabanas Tulum! That describes my idea of perfection..white sand, sun, food and lots of drinks!:D You just can't beat the beach at your doorstep at Cabanas Tulum!

My first visit to Tulum, I tried to pack alot of action into a week..visiting Ruins, snorkeling in Akumal, the monkey reserve on Coba Rd and a visit to Aktun-Chen..next visit, I went further south for a few days, then returned to Tulum and never left the beach road..3rd time there, I made it to Punta Allen and back one day..then just laid on the beach, ate good food and hydrated myself for 6 days!

[austxdan]

Gale,

It sounds like we have the same priorities in Tulum. Our last (and first) trip this past May we spent 10 days mainly laying around on the beach and eating more good food that I'd care to admit. We needed a relaxing trip and becoming one with the sand was just perfect. We didn't even hit the ruins a scant 5km up the road!

What more can you ask for?
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djmarquette/Tulum2006/DanAtLasRanitasSmall.jpg

This coming May we plan to hit a couple of ruins, perhaps Coba and Tulum and even a cenote. Then it will be more sun, sand, and surf. Is Tulum not the perfect place for this!


Dan

[minniemex]

We have been coming to the Mayan Riviera & Cozumel for 10 years now, but have never traveled as far south as Tulum - we have been slowly moving south as we become comfortable traveling in Mexico - so have seen much of the sights already. We even experienced Wilma last year - were evacuated from Isla Mujeres to Cancun - reminded me of a blizzard in Minnesota only not frozen! :D

[AdGuy]

Gale (and anyone else for that matter),

I noticed you mentioned visiting the monkey farm near Coba. This is on our list (we don't do well sitting still for too long! :D ) when we head down in December. Can you provide any photos or details???

[Uno Mas]

Gran Cenote

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/tul9033/Picture096.jpg

La Vita Bella

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/tul9033/Picture055.jpg

Zamas

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/tul9033/Picture024.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/tul9033/Picture189.jpg

[minniemex]

Uno Mas - thanks for the pictures!! awesome:) do you have just one more?:D

[Maverick]

Couple more to whet your appetite:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0093.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0125.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0186-1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0120.jpg

[minniemex]

Great pictures!! I just come here every day to check out the sights - cannot get enough - :) Thanks :)

[Uno Mas]

Uno Mas - thanks for the pictures!! awesome do you have just one more?

Sure!

La Vita Bella From the cabana
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/tul9033/Picture146.jpg

Maya Tulum
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/tul9033/Picture042.jpg

Ana y Jose
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/tul9033/Picture033.jpg

Zamas Stage
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/tul9033/Picture211.jpg

[minniemex]

Mucho Gracias:):):):)

[Maverick]

For Minniemex: (Ok, to put my post total into double digits:D )


Yal Ku Lagoon

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/00650014.jpg


Posada del Sol

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/009_18A.jpg

Cenote Manatee

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/027_36A.jpg

[Maverick]

Here's a slideshow from March '06. About a nine minute download, but worth it.

http://www.archive.org/download/maverick_mexico/maverick_mexico_02.wmv

[Gale in KY]

Maverick, that was truly spectacular!!!!:D :D
A perfect glimpse of Tulum!

[Maverick]

Thanks Gale. When I need my Tulum fix, I play that slideshow.

Cheers.

[minniemex]

Maverick - thanks for the great slideshow - I can hardly wait until I have some pictures to share of Tulum - Until then - here are some of my favorites from another place -

[Connie]

Ok, some of you (the ones who've read my trip report on www.playa.info (http://www.playa.info)) know these pics already but I like them so much that I dare to double-post them....:)


http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r147/hoersching1/Mexico/IMG_3720.jpg



http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r147/hoersching1/Mexico/IMG_3757.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r147/hoersching1/Mexico/IMG_3730.jpg

[Maverick]

Minniemex,

You're welcome. Gorgeous photo's you have there too! Enjoy your trip and make sure you write a trip report when you get back.

Connie,

Enjoyed your report on playa.info. You should post your photos as often as you can, they're spectacular. The one with the boat in the water looks like a painting. Makes me wish I was there right now.

[c943]

Okay I have a few pics of Tulum also. this could be long....
memory lane. Tulum 2004 ...I imagine there is not much left of this wreck....I loved seeing it there.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/sonysucks/day%209%20at%20Yalku%20and%20tulum/933_punta_and_playa_part_3_082.jpg

I wish I had been able to visit this place again. At least the kids were with us as this was the most amazing feeling I have gotten from a restaurant.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/sonysucks/day%209%20at%20Yalku%20and%20tulum/912_We_found_gringo_daves_for_a_late_lunch.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/sonysucks/day%209%20at%20Yalku%20and%20tulum/918_punta_and_playa_part_3_040.jpg

Then in 2005
the beach at ZAMAs
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v700/Narley/Tulum%20and%20Playa%202005/P1000020.jpg

[c943]

I actually prefer the long stretches of beach over the bay at ZAMAS.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v700/Narley/Mexico%202006/P1030666.jpg
And there are some rocky sections that are nice to look at but we like a lot more sand. But I found them very scenic.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v700/Narley/Tulum%20and%20Playa%202005/P1000015.jpg

The people there vary as much as the accomadations....from trendy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v700/Narley/Mexico%202006/Images-g150813-d557443-b1257027S-Vi.jpg

to ...how do you say....not so trendy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v700/Narley/Mexico%202006/DSCF0844.jpg

But the wrecked ship, the various resorts ,the different beaches, and the ruins....it all adds up to more than my senses have experienced anywhere or anytime. Its is amazing! Its as though you have reached the end of the earth....and its beautiful and peaceful. And luckily you have arrived there with a cooler of cold ones to enjoy the whole day basking in the sun. You celebrate your arrival...

[c943]

if you venture out just a little you can find yourself alone.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v700/Narley/Mexico%202006/DSCF0878.jpg

but be forewarned...after you experience it, if you experience like i have...it will leave you yearning .....
Go for it, get away from it all...its only less than an hour away....get out of the AI and have an adventure. TULUM.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/sonysucks/The%20trip%20to%20Punta%20Allen/314_There_were_many_secluded_beaches_like_this_alo ng_the_roa.jpg

It a path less travelled but still easily reached...but not for much longer. Its changing.
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[Connie]

Minniemex,

You're welcome. Gorgeous photo's you have there too! Enjoy your trip and make sure you write a trip report when you get back.

Connie,

Enjoyed your report on playa.info. You should post your photos as often as you can, they're spectacular. The one with the boat in the water looks like a painting. Makes me wish I was there right now.

Thanks, Maverick! :) :) :) I know what you mean *sigh*

[Maverick]

Don't want this thread to drop off the first page.

Nacho's Restaurant. Great food and kick ass drinks, along with a gorgeous view.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0096-1.jpg


Posada del Sol view from doorway

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Natural air conditioning

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[Maverick]

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[Maverick]

If you're visiting Tulum and wish to take a day trip, you have to go to Chichen Itza. The gang at Playa.info (follow the link on the main page of this forum) run a great trip to Chichen and Valladolid, making a stop also at a great cenote. (Ik Kil?) Check it out, you won't be disappointed.


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[Maverick]

Sacred cenote at Chichen

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Church in Valladolid

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[Maverick]

More Valladolid

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[felony]

Awesome pictures everyone! I can't wait for my first trip there in January.

[Maverick]

Thanks felony. We'll be back in February, and it can't come soon enough.:)

[austxdan]

Great shots Mav,

Last May was our first trip to Tulum, and intentionally we were just slugs on the beach. Not that that was a BAD thing :) .

However, this year we plan to be more active. Perhaps the Tulum ruins (we're there afterall) and Coba and some cenotes.

This is why I love Tulum. You can be touristy - or you can just enjoy the beach. Either way will suit just about anyone.


Dan

[Maverick]

Thanks Dan.

That's the beauty of this place--do it all, or do nothing at all. Only problem is there never seems enough time to do everything or nothing. ;)

[dcap]

Our first trip we saw the Tulum ruins, once is enough this trip we made it to Coba. We had a rental car but only used it for finding a place for diner. The rest was spent chillin' on the beach ;) looking for cold beers and margaritas. Rough way to spend a vacation, such a waste of time.

[Gale in KY]

First couple of trips, we did everything we could find to do..caves, monkey reserve, ruins, Sian Kaan tours, cenotes..now, I have been converted to a beach bumpkin..lol..there are very few reasons I even move off the sand...to find a place to eat, refresh a drink, etc. Best way to vacation I can think of is to work so very hard at doing nothing at all! The most difficult thing I want to think about is the choice in restaurants or just where I want to stake out my space in the sand for a day.

[firecop680]

I am going in March and I can't wait to see a different side of Mexico and the Mayan Riviera. I will take as many pictures as my camera will allow, I promise!! The trick is getting them posted. This is the first time this far south and I really can't wait!

[felony]

First couple of trips, we did everything we could find to do..caves, monkey reserve, ruins, Sian Kaan tours, cenotes..now, I have been converted to a beach bumpkin..lol..there are very few reasons I even move off the sand...to find a place to eat, refresh a drink, etc. Best way to vacation I can think of is to work so very hard at doing nothing at all! The most difficult thing I want to think about is the choice in restaurants or just where I want to stake out my space in the sand for a day.
Gale, out of all the tours you have done, what tours would you recommend to a pair of newbies to the area. We are interested in some of the Sian Kaan tours, are they worthwhile (we won't have a car)?

[Gale in KY]

I usually make my way around on my own..with a car or by taxi..it might be worth your while to rent a car for a day or maybe two just for sightseeing. Without a car, I would suggest Cesiak's Tours..I really enjoyed a couple I did with them. As a rule, I find the organized tours way too expensive, for what they charge you can rent a car for a day and do several different things on your own schedule..there are a couple of car rental agencies in Tulum Pueblo, including the one I like, Buster.

http://www.cesiak.org/alldayde.htm

I love to Kayak, and did a Kayak tour with them a couple of years ago that was amazing..it wasn't this one but this is very similar

http://www.cesiak.org/kayak.htm

It all depends on what you prefer to do. Besides the ruins in Tulum, there is also Coba and Muyil that are within an hour of Tulum. I actually prefer Muyil, and there is a tour operator there at the docks that gives a great boat tour of the laguna.

Go fishing! Any of the hotel owners can recommend somebody to take you out for a morning or afternoon of fishing. There are quite a few fishing tour operators from Tulum to Punta Allen.

You know I loved the Monkey Reserve (I mention that alot) but this is something you would really want a car for.

Grand Cenote and Carwash Cenote would be easy to get to with a taxi, just a little ways out of Tulum on Coba Rd. ...you could arrange for the driver to return to pick you up at a designated time.

Aktun Chen is not too far away...it is a really neat with it's dry cave and snorkeling..It bothered me that they have the animals caged there, but it was also cool to see the wildlife of the area close up. Looks like their website is down at the moment, but I will post the link anyway, it is probably temporary

www.aktunchen.com

If you want something a little more active, Alltournative and Selvatura both offer zip lines in the jungle and alot more. Playa.Info has some tours too..I have not done these, so I can't recommend one over the other but I know alot of people rave about Playa.info's tours. With all that beachtime, you might want to explore the jungle a bit. Alltournative offers a couple of great tours to Coba and Cenotes..they can be booked thru playa.info or direct with Alltournative.

Not really a tour, but something I think all of us who love Tulum should do..make time to visit and make a donation to Fundación Talleres Cero, AC

This organization has been offering programs to the children of Tulum since 1992 and has a small library on site that works to expand the children's education and reading abilities..much like the little library in Akumal...it is a wonderful way to give something back to the place we all love so much and the locals who help make our vacations so awesome.

They don't have a website, but Locogringo did a spotlight on them some time ago, the phone number is still a working number and if anyone is interested, I can find an email address for Sally

http://locogringo.com/past_spotlights/oct2000.html

I have never visited the mega tourist places like Xelha or Xcaret, so I can't give a thumbs up or down, except to say that like the All Inclusive resorts, they are probably not "true" Mexico..but many people enjoy them, they are both an all day and into the evening destination.

If snorkeling is of interest, grab a taxi and spend the day at Akumal Bay..sea turtles and mega marine life..it is by far the best snorkeling I have ever experienced..and you can do it right from the beach..no need to book a tour. There is a dive shop there if you need to rent equipment, a few really great restaurants..Lol-ha Beach Bar has a great atmopshere and some of the best guacamoli I have ever eaten, their margaritas are pretty good too. Lucy's has to die for homemade ice cream and her fish tacos are the BEST...the Loncheria, right next to the Arches when you enter Akumal has great food at cheap prices. There are several little gift shops around the village, art galleries etc. It is a good place to kick back for a day. I would recommend buying your own snorkel gear at home before you go though, to get the best fit.

That should keep ya busy for a week or two!:D

[felony]

Thanks so much for all the info! I need to move down there to do all that stuff. Maybe renting a car for a day or 2 is the way to go. so much I want to see and do.

I love to snorkel and have had some great experiencing snorkeling in Hawaii, so a day at Akumal, sounds like a plan. You made me hungry with all those food suggestions.

I'll check out the link you gave me now!

Thanks, again!:)

[AdGuy]

Gale,

Incredible information...the problem is it's buried in a picture post. :( Would you consider pasteing it into a new thread? You've offered so many great ideas that I'm sure alot of newbies would find invaluable! I can add info on Xcaret and Xel-Ha (I was dragged there by my in-laws but actually had a decent time:D ). I might be able to add significantly upon my return as we plan on hitting Ek Balam, Sian Kaan, Vallolodid, and misc. cenotes while down there.

Also, glad to hear Buster has worked out for you. I'm always super suspicious of the car rental firms down there (heck, anywhere for that matter). Easyway has really gotten slammed on the boards lately but Buster still seems okay. Their responses to my emails have been helpful and (for Mexican time) pretty quick.

Thanks for your help!

[Gale in KY]

No Problem, a new thread will be up shortly..anyone with other ideas, please add to it!:D

[jx2]

A few pic's of Tita Tulum. Beachfront cabana for 85 a night.

view from our deck

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our room

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another view from our deck

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our cabana with 24 hr. electricity, fan, private bath.

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[austxdan]

Nice Shots. It looks like you had cabana #1? We have booked #5 for next May. I cannot wait.


Dan

[jx2]

Nice Shots. It looks like you had cabana #1? We have booked #5 for next May. I cannot wait.


Dan

#1 it was. One more pic.

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[AdGuy]

Nice Shots. It looks like you had cabana #1? We have booked #5 for next May. I cannot wait.


Dan


I'm loving the shots of Tita Tulum...we're in Cabana 7 in two weeks! :) While on the subject of TT, jx2:


Did you feel like TT (and other hotels) was at capacity or was it kinda slow (50% full)?
I know TT has 24-electricity but does that mean just lights or do they also have outlets that you can recharge batteries or a small appliance (coffee maker)?
How was their restaurant?Thanks!

[jx2]

I'm loving the shots of Tita Tulum...we're in Cabana 7 in two weeks! :) While on the subject of TT, jx2:


Did you feel like TT (and other hotels) was at capacity or was it kinda slow (50% full)?
I know TT has 24-electricity but does that mean just lights or do they also have outlets that you can recharge batteries or a small appliance (coffee maker)?
How was their restaurant?Thanks!


Maybe 4 or 5 cabanas rented when we were there.The place was pretty empty, but so was everywhere else at that time. Beaches were pretty deserted too. Maybe 30 %
TT has full electricity 24 hours with outlets in sink area wich is just outside of the bathroom.Electricity at night is from solar and they have notes saying to please reserve as much as you can(such as turn off stuff when you leave your cabana)
The restaraunt was good.I'll try to post a couple pics of the restaraunt and maybe some food.
We felt so comfortable and relaxed there :cool: :D

[minniemex]

We ate breakfast there 4 times while we were there - absolutely loved the breakfasts & ambiance of TT - it is where we will be staying next time we are there. We did not make it there for dinners, as we would have had to walk the beach a long distance in the evenings - I do have some pictures of TT also, but do not have the time right now to download them - but I will try & get to it this weekend - right now have to go get ready for 20 for dinner tomorrow -

[jx2]

Tita Tulum restaraunt. Not so elegant, but a very nice setting and very clean.

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Their fruit plate.

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Guac and chips with quesadilas in the background.

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Sorry didnt get any other food pic's their, but the breakfast was very good also.

[Gale in KY]

Adguy..just a comment on your question


know TT has 24-electricity but does that mean just lights or do they also have outlets that you can recharge batteries or a small appliance (coffee maker)?


As a rule, from info from a friend who lives in Xcalak and has solar/generator power only in his Casita, appliances that heat up (curling irons, hair dryers, coffeemakers etc.) wreak havoc on these utility systems..most places tell you they are not allowed. They can drain solar stored power in a matter of minutes. I suspect it won't be long before they start to hook the Boca Paila Beach Road area up to the main power grid in Town..especially with Azul opening, and this won't be an issue any longer.

November is low season, and is always a bit slow, but from what I understand this year has been VERY low in occupancy all along the RM. Starting with the week of Christmas until the week after Semanta Santa (Easter Week) if tradition allows, vacancies will be at a minimum. Good thing you have your reservations already!

[Gale in KY]

That's it..I can resist no more..I have always wanted to stay at Tita, but these shots from the porch, the sweet cabin interiors and these food shots have done me in.Emailing today for reservations..it's your fault Jx2..lol!

What a beautiful place!:D

[calowie]

Gale

When we were in the Tulum area a month ago they were busy putting in the electricity posts in front of Copal and towards the small community around Zamas. Earlier this year we drove to Punta Allen and the road was paved up to the new bridge, and extensive work on the road to pave it, potentially all the way to Punta Allen? I think the days of relaxed, cabanas on the beach, no car noises, and no big hotels may be coming to an end. I do not know whether the Siian Kaan reserve will prevent large scale development- I hope so. I suggest we all take advantage of the glorious opportunities to enjoy our favorite sites in the area while we still can!

[austxdan]

Calowie,

I agree with you, pretty soon to get some peace and quiet on vacation, we'll all have to head to Belize or Costa Rica! Let's hope Tulum holds on a little longer. At least till next May :)


Dan

[AdGuy]

November is low season, and is always a bit slow, but from what I understand this year has been VERY low in occupancy all along the RM. Starting with the week of Christmas until the week after Semanta Santa (Easter Week) if tradition allows, vacancies will be at a minimum. Good thing you have your reservations already!

Thanks for the heads up, Gale. I'm thinking things should still be slow as we'll be down there the second week in December (between the Thanksgiving and Christmas vacation periods). If I feel too overwhelmed by folks (I do afterall live in a rather remote area of Florida with 15 households on my street which runs four miles long) I can always retreat into the Sian Ka'an! :D

We're staying in Cabana 7 at Tita's as it was one of the few that had a King-sized bed. Probably all those childhood years of sleeping on a single bed, while sharing a bedroom with my older brother that turned me into such a "mattress snob"...just have to have a Queen or King bed! :rolleyes:

We tend to take alot of photos with our digital camera so my interest in outlets was more related to a battery charger but sometimes my wife brings a hair dryer (a small price to pay for her agreeing to keep her hair long). I have one of the outlet converters you can screw into a lightbulb socket. They can come in handy when no plugs are available (you can pick them up for a couple bucks at Home Depot) but prefer to use a regular outlet if available.

I'll try to get shots of all the Tita cabanas and grounds while down there. Let me know if you decide on a particular room before I leave.

[jx2]

That's it..I can resist no more..I have always wanted to stay at Tita, but these shots from the porch, the sweet cabin interiors and these food shots have done me in.Emailing today for reservations..it's your fault Jx2..lol!

What a beautiful place!:D


You wont regret it. We dont have one bad thing to say about this place. The manager guy(sylvestry sp?) is wonderful and even made my wife a grasshopper out of a leaf while we ate.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/jx2/DSCN0380.jpg

It was a wonderful experience:D .

[jx2]

Calowie,

I agree with you, pretty soon to get some peace and quiet on vacation, we'll all have to head to Belize or Costa Rica! Let's hope Tulum holds on a little longer. At least till next May :)


Dan

I think it will take several years for Tulum to loose it's serene low key feel. There are a couple new larger buildings going up, but there is still so much undeveloped land. The big place ( Azul) at the intersection makes me just go yuck!!!!!!! evrytime we drive by:( . I have noticed that Los Lirios still has several new buildings that were started over 2 years ago, and they are in the same unfinished condition now. This tells me there cant be too much need for more rooms yet.

[calowie]

JX2

I sure hope you are right and that Tulum will remain as we like it. However there was a picture of Tulum taken from google earth showing what appears to be significant development being planned between the town and the beach. The electricity will open up more areas as well. On the playa forum there was a discussion based on the newspaper article that they expect to have 10,000 more hotel rooms in Tulum by 2030, and an estimated 15,000 hectares used in the process. the link is:

http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carmen-forum/26913-10-000-rooms-more-tulum-area.html

I hope they hold off but I am a realist. I will be going down towards Chetulal for a trip but also will be visiting isla Holbox and the area north of Cancun in the spring so will let you know how that works out. I love my serenity and tranquility in the beauty of Tulum, but that is what also brings in the droves and we should expect it!

[jx2]

Dont get me wrong as i dont believe there wont be some massive changes in the area. I just feel it will be more than 3 years down the road before these massive changes actually start to transpire to the point that they will change the ambience of Tulum. Electricity( being on the power grid) will definitely be the single most important item to get things rolling.
I have noticed several poles, but with hanging wires or no wires at all.

[AdGuy]

Dont get me wrong as i dont believe there wont be some massive changes in the area. I just feel it will be more than 3 years down the road before these massive changes actually start to transpire to the point that they will change the ambience of Tulum. Electricity( being on the power grid) will definitely be the single most important item to get things rolling.
I have noticed several poles, but with hanging wires or no wires at all.

I understand what jx2 is saying. No doubt Tulum will be discovered...just don't think it will happen by the end of 2006. I, too, am completely confident that they'll "pave paradise and put up a parking lot" but thankfully it will be on Mexican time! :D

[Block-Headman]

more pics later

partly shot at Sian Khan reservation

[Block-Headman]

partly shot on a trip to mizol ha and agua azul

[Block-Headman]

tulum again

[felony]

Gorgeous Pictures, Block-Headman! :)

[lazydog]

This thread is too good to get lost!

[PhyllisB]

Thanks for finding it and bumping it up lazydog. I hadn't seen it before but LOVED reading through it!!!!!

AMAZING to see pics of El Paraiso pre-blue beds! I can only imagine how gorgeous that must have been. The pics were beautiful.

Phyllis

[FITZ]

Really nice viewing! Thanks everyone, this helps in my search of where to stay next month.

[dionski]

Here is a link to some of my pics of Tulum in 95 and 96. and a few new ones from April this year to compare.
http://www.tulum.info/showthread.php?t=857

d2

[zoulou]

Fire Show at Habana Cafe

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14713584@N06/1510558997/

[zoulou]

Playa de los pescadores

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cesar_ramos/646420549/in/datetaken/

[DougSR]

Lee, whatever that thing you wife is eating at Don Cafeto's was my downfall. I'm a cajun who can handle the hottest food around but that thing was dynamite. I think they slip those in there to sell more Negra Modelos to the gringo.

jx2, my girl has a grasshopper just like that at her office now. Of all the stuff we bought while in Mexico I think she loves the grasshopper the most. And for me, it's definitely the sand dollars I collected in Cancun. You gotta have money to get there but the simple pleasures are my favorite.

Also guys, I went past 100 posts. This forum has been really fun. I hate to admit but when I'm not on the road I check it a few times a day from the office. Thanks for all the pics and info. You keep my memories fresh and that is priceless.

[AdGuy]

Also guys, I went past 100 posts. This forum has been really fun. I hate to admit but when I'm not on the road I check it a few times a day from the office. Thanks for all the pics and info. You keep my memories fresh and that is priceless.

Doug, welcome to the very special level of Senior Member. Let me be the first to give you our special club greeting...

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[c943]

Hanging at the Mezz
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v700/Narley/Mexico%202006/P1030665.jpg

Succesfully drove my hog to the top of a sand dune on a deserted southern beach.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v700/Narley/Mexico%202006/DSCF0878.jpg

[Barblin]

Just wanted to push this thread to the top again! There are such great pictures in it! Thank you all who posted them! I hope in August I'll also be able to do so!

[mike]

Hi there,
i never got to writing a trip report, so at least i'm trying to post a couple of pictures. Just wanted to thank everyone here for their advice because it all turned out into the honeymoon of our dreams.

We stayed at nueva vida de ramiro. after our first night there, we woke up with the sunrise and i saw some movement on the beach, some of the guys at nueva vida with a bucket close to the water. i got the camera and rushed to the beach and was lucky enough to see some turtles! we didn't expect to see them since we arrived in tulum 27th november and i thought all eggs should have hatched by then. well, it was a great begining for our honeymoon. we couldn't believe the gift tulum had for us on our arrival! seeing those tiny turtles run into the water was incredible.

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This is our view from our cabaña... i loved the view. we stayed in nave inquieta. we hope we can go back to tulum soon... we'd really love to check other places out, but we really loved nueva vida so if we get the chance to go back to tulum we might just stay there again.
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[debski]

Oh man, I can't wait............the pic are great.

[mariposa]

Fiirst one is kind of arty..I loved the pink. I just couldn't get out of the car fast enough to take the photo. thinking seriously about getting a new camera. I think a Leica d lux 3. It supposedly has some good features for a point and shoot. And I love the intangible thing the Leica lens provides. So, if hubby reads my signals right, my trip report in March will have photos from my new camera!



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