A Couples Vacation Guide To Tulum, Mexico

January 13, 2020 Nallely Cabanillas

A Couples Mini Vacation Guide To Tulum, Mexico

Tulum

The perfect get-away location, a laid-back hippie beach town filled with tacos, acai, fresh eats, white beaches, cenotes, ancient ruins, and so much more!

If you’re planning to visit for your honeymoon or a well deserved R&R trip with your babe, here are my top couple friendly, must-do activities, places to eat, and worthy places to check out.

Getting Around

biking+ walking

Did you really visit Tulum if you didn’t bike around like a local? It’s the best way to explore the town without having to keep hailing a taxi (taxis tends to overcharge tourists btw) plus you get to experience all the shops, take your time exploring, and get those endorphins going. Bonus: They make for a good Insta-photo op :) Or bring comfy shoes and walk around, you’ll find that the popular must-visit spots are all within a relative walking distance of 10-30 minutes tops.

For day trips to the cenotes or the ruins feel free to grab a Taxi, just have your hotel call it in for you and ask for the rate up front so there are no surprise fees. Tip: tips aren’t included so make sure to tip your taxi a few pesos :)

Eat + Drinks

Do your best to check off as many from spots from this list while you’re in Tulum it’ll be deliciously worth it!

Raw Love : Popular for it’s famous massive large wooden figure entrance which is home to fresh eats, delicious smoothies, treats, and fruit bowls. All Vegan!
Matcha Mama : The ultimate couples photo op with the famous boho swings - you’ll also find matcha here of course and other refreshing beverages like smoothies.
Charlys Tacos : delicious vegan tacos with zesty Mexican flavors so goooood!
Antojitos La Chiapaneca : If you’re looking for real local Mexican food with all the flavor that you were looking for, this is a must stop place, bring cash!
Sabor De Mar: authentic Mexican seafood dishes that are incredible (and safe lol) everything from marlin tacos, tuna, and the best fried battered fish tacos!
Gitano : A perfect place for lunch or dinner it has such a welcoming and relaxing boho vibe, plus it’s super fresh and has innovating takes on Mexican cuisine.
Hartwood : The perfect date night spot, the best restaurant in town, make sure to put in a reservation 1 month in advance (it’s that good).
Mateos : If you’re looking to unwind, drink, have a good time with some live music while eating tacos or seafood, this is a great place to grab a drink and party it up! Make sure to check out the top terrace at sundown!

Adventure Together

Adventures and thrills

One of the best parts of Tulum is that it has so many fun activities for couples to indulge in in whether it’s extreme adventure or a more low-key relaxing adventure, here’s the top list of must do adventurous activities in Tulum.

Cenotes : There are multiple cenotes “swimming holes” that are located near Tulum , the most popular are : Gran Cenote, Cenote Caracol, and Cenotes Dos Ojos. Admission to the cenotes is anywhere from $3 USD to about $10 USD, they all have different hours, and make sure to bring a change of clothes. You can also opt to do a package deal tour of the cenotes with a travel company!
Yoga : The best place to stretch it out with your boo is at Sanara with their beachfront studio it’s the best place to get in the flow.
Mayan Ancient Ruins : A must-see-location when your in Tulum! For the best experience get there as soon as they open, the most interesting thing about this historical site is that the ancient Mayan ruins are perched on a cliff overlooking the Yucatan Peninsula making it THE most picturesque scene.
Paddle boarding: Enjoy your day by the white sandy beaches and rent a paddle board, when you get hungry just head back to the land for fresh fruit and a coco.
Diving Tours : If you’re both feeling adventurous, you’ll want to book a diving tour with a local company (you can do it online ahead of time) and spend the day out at sea diving with sea turtles!

Relax + Unwind

relax + unwind

Treat yourselves to a couples massage, have a spa day, or go to a wellness center for a refreshing easy going day!

Here are the best treat yourself locations in Tulum:

Mayan Clay - Enjoy rich ancient mayan clay treatments, massages, and even enjoy a floating spa
Yäan Wellness - partake in a traditional Moon Temazcal Ceremony, energy healing, and spa treatments with a holistic twist to them.
Azulik - A beach side spa with massages, aromatherapy, and even features a Mayan Sobada.

Capture it

These special trips can’t come often enough am I right? Yeaaaa. So don’t forget to document and capture your adventures, these are the memories you’ll back on with love, so go ahead and feel silly taking a selfie at the restaurant, bring that instant polaroid camera along, bring that waterproof phone case, pass your camera to a stranger and have them snap a pic, or even better yet hire a local photographer to capture a fun session. Regardless, make sure you snap these memories you’ll thank yourself later!

That’s A Wrap

Pack your bags, don’t forget the bug spray (seriously please don’t), grab your disposable camera, your bikini and head on over to this hidden gem on the Yucatan Peninsula!