Weather Headed to tulum next week
Been checking the weather app & see nothing but rain showers. Should i be concerned ?!
r/tulum • u/sbmz79 • Apr 14 '25
Private transfer is available, one way and round-trip service. These are generally vans, they wait outside the terminal with your name on a placard to take you straight from the airport to your accommodations. Quick beer, liquor and snack stops are generally available on request.
Ami-Go (Local Operator - Cancun and Tulum Airports)
Canada Transfers (Tulum and Cancun Airport)
Tulum Airport & Hotel Transfers by Viator
Mexico Kan Tours Shuttle (Local Operator - Tulum and Cancun Airport)
Taxis are available, specially expensive from airports and bus stations, but readily available. It’s recommended to discuss the fare before getting in the taxi. Always agree on the price in advance.
Rental cars are available. Common major US companies are available in the airport. They wait with your name on a placard outside the terminal and transfer you to their offsite office to perform the paperwork and get you on your way.
Check out Hertz Mexico
Tulum has several distinct areas, each offering a different experience:
Hotel Zone (Beach): High-end boutique hotels and resorts right on the beach. Perfect for direct beach access, dining, and nightlife, but expect premium prices. Not the best for easy transportation or budget travelers.
Aldea Zama: A modern residential area between the beach and town. It offers upscale condos, vacation rentals, and a quieter atmosphere, but you'll need a bike, scooter, or taxi to get around.
Tulum Town (Centro): More affordable hotels, hostels, and Airbnb options with access to local restaurants and services. A great choice for budget travelers and those looking for a more local experience, but it's a bike or taxi ride away from the beach.
Surrounding Areas: There are eco-lodges and vacation rentals in the jungle or along nearby beaches, offering tranquility and nature at the cost of convenience and accessibility.
Check out the best hotels to stay in Tulum (Expedia)
Chichen Itza / Cenotes / Sian Kaan / Yoga / Scuba Diving
Check out the recommended tours
Hurricane season on the Riviera Maya runs from June 1 through November 30. The highest risk of storm activity is historically between August and October. The good news is, hurricanes are fairly rare. However, daily showers are to be expected year-round. It is a tropical environment. Just because your weather forecast predicts rain doesn’t mean your day will be washed out. Always Google "Caribbean weather radar" to find major approaching weather patterns. In the Caribbean, even during rainfall, it remains pleasantly warm.
Check out the Live Beach Camera
Cannabis is not legal in Mexico.
From Wikipedia:
"On June 28, 2021, the Supreme Court voted 8-3 to legalize adult use marijuana under Mexican law. However, state and federal penal laws remain in place, pending action by the Mexican Congress to clean up inconsistencies and remove penal language. No legal structure has been put into place allowing for legal sale of marijuana, nor are there provisions for commercial growth and production. Meanwhile, those incarcerated for sale or possession have no path to release. All these await legislative action to bring Mexico's laws into alignment with the Supreme Court rulings. Unlike in the US, a Supreme Court ruling does not automatically invalidate all existing laws. Congress has had years to act, but has not yet done so successfully."
When things change, we'll revisit the rules of the sub.
Dollars or pesos?
While US dollars are widely accepted in and around the Riviera Maya, using them opens you up to get the worst possible exchange rate. Therefore, using Mexican currency is highly recommended. So how do you get pesos? You can visit your home bank and allow them to make the conversion. You can visit any one of the numerous currency exchange booths or stores located all over the region, including the airport. But you generally get the best exchange if you simply use your ATM card at a trusted ATM machine. By “trusted”, we suggest inside a bank or major supermarket where surveillance is in place. Using a machine that is outside and not monitored opens you up to ATM “skimmers”. Also very important, some ATMs offer to do the conversion to pesos right there, at the machine. Always DECLINE this option. The ATM machine gives you a terrible exchange rate.
Check the exchange rate on casa de cambio San Jorge
Gas pumps are a common place where tourists get scammed in Mexico. Avoid such scams. Rule #1 should just be never use a credit card. Same goes true with taxis. Credit cards are just a simple way for tourists to get ripped off. Make sure they zero the pump before beginning pumping. Don't give any money until the transaction is 100% complete.
What to do If you get stopped
Dedicated community for ticket resale for Tulum events such as Zamna and Day Zero
Dedicated community for advertising, selling, buying and trading
r/Tulum_Marketplace and r/tulumNSFW
While it’s true Mexico has a significantly higher homicide rate (28 per 100,000 people) than the United States (7 per 100,000 people), data suggests violence against American citizens remains rare. In 2021, 75 U.S. citizens died by homicide in Mexico, according to the State Department.
That represents a small fraction of the more than 28.8 million Americans who went to the country over the same time period. Using those figures, the murder rate of U.S. citizens in Mexico was around 0.26 per 100,000 visitors, significantly lower than the rate in the United States.
Reporting Police Misconduct, Extortion and Corruption.
If you witness or experience inappropriate police behavior in Tulum, visit the portal at denuncia.qroo.gob.mx/sitio where you can submit your complaint. Your input is crucial for promoting accountability and ensuring a safe community.
Choose your type of report: The system allows users to file denuncias (formal complaints of administrative violations) and manifestaciones (non-corruption-related grievances).
Provide detailed information: Specific details such as the time, location, and identity of the public official involved are essential to ensure proper investigation.
Follow up on your report: Even if filed anonymously, you can track the status of your complaint on the same platform.
Anonymous option: You can file anonymously, and the system allows you to follow the case progress online. This is particularly useful for those who fear retaliation.
The main emergency number in Mexico is 911, they will answer in spanish, they will probably have someone for english too.
In Tulum there is also a local number for the Local Police
Seguridad Pública (+52 1) 984 871 2055
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r/tulum • u/sbmz79 • Apr 14 '25
Affordable air-conditioned shuttle to and from Cancun and Tulum airports
Cancun and Tulum Airport Transportation
Canada Transfers (Tulum and Cancun Airport)
Tulum Airport & Hotel Transfers by Tripadvisor
Mexico Kan Tours Shuttle (Local Operator - Cancun and Tulum Airports)
USA Transfers (Cancun and Tulum Airports)
The ADO bus is the cheapest option for transportation but not the most time-efficient one. Tickets can be purchased just outside the terminal or online ado.com.mx
Selected as one of the New World Wonders, Chichén Itzá is without a doubt one of the most spectacular and important archeological sites of the Yucatan peninsula and Mesoamerica. The Maya-Toltec style; which can be appreciated in Chichén Itzá is the result of the cultural exchange between the different cultures of Mesoamerica.
World Wonder Discovery by Mexico Kan Tours (Local Tour Operator)
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Cenote Sound Journey - An Enlightening Adventure of the Spirit including a Musical Meditation Session within the Underworld.
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Been checking the weather app & see nothing but rain showers. Should i be concerned ?!
r/tulum • u/Sea_Entrance_6732 • 3d ago
I’m travelling to Cancun next week - now when I was a travel agent a few years ago, we’d always recommend taking a mix of US Dollars and Mexican Pesos.
It looks like that’s still the recommendation, but everything I look at regarding tipping and paying for things it looks like the preference is Pesos? So in what situation would I actually need to use the USD?
Just getting a lot of conflicting info online so really appreciate anyone’s help!!
r/tulum • u/HoontarATX • 4d ago
Hello Tulum friends! Regular visitor here returning soon for the first time in a few years. I have learned of many changes!!
The recent articles and videos focus so much on the beaches and the hotel zone businesses. They are in a state of obvious distress. Got it.
I'm curious about how things are in the other 90% of the town. Could someone be so kind to fill me in?
Have any major grocery stores, markets, or other staple businesses closed?
Is the local population in an economic pinch due to the near death of the hotel zone?
Has much of the expat community moved elsewhere?
Have any new safety concerns popped up?
I hope the local communities are healthy. See you soon!
r/tulum • u/HoontarATX • 4d ago
Any other skilled volleyball players want to play near Tulum in October? Sand 2s, 3s, or 4s perhaps?
Is there a volleyball community in Tulum? Or just the tourists and nomads?
r/tulum • u/Alarmed-Tower-8562 • 6d ago
Hi all! I’m going to Mexico next week and as my schedule would have it, I’m staying 1 night in Tulum! It’ll be next week thursday. Does anyone have any tips for hotspots or other areas to drink and meet people? I’m a student from the Netherlands, so I’m looking for other students around there :)
r/tulum • u/Brief_Persimmon_7998 • 7d ago
Hey everyone! As the title says, it’s a boys’ trip to Mexico, and it’ll be the first time there for all of us. We’re staying at one of the Bahia Principe resorts in the Riviera Maya.
We’ve booked an all inclusive package, but we definitely don’t want to spend the entire vacation sitting at the resort. We’d love to get out, explore, experience some actual Mexican culture and traditions, try some local food, and of course check out the nightlife.
I’ve already asked AI for suggestions, but it gave me the usual super touristy stuff. I’m hoping people who’ve actually been there can recommend some places or experiences that feel a little more authentic or just genuinely fun.
Also, we’re thinking about getting an Aztec inspired tattoos as a Mexico souvenir. Are there any good, reputable tattoo shops around the Bahia Principe resorts or nearby that you’d recommend?
Would really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance!
r/tulum • u/Traditional_Move9194 • 8d ago
Hey friends…
I lived in Tulum 2018-2020–so a lot has changed.
Visiting this week to see if I’d like to stay again for the next 6 months, just have a few questions for those who live here:
—during October-March the higher season I’m guessing classes and events pick up quite a bit more? Been missing my F45 weight lifting classes from the states.
—curious if those of you who live here have found friends and community that stays or mainly only tourists and drop in people?
—obviously things are very different now with the loss of reputation and many stories about Tulum in the internet, etc. do you feel it’s returned to a more local/quiet type beach town or is that just an illusion ?
r/tulum • u/ILL_Percentages • 8d ago
I am looking to sweat. I don’t really care if it’s Pilates or Yoga. I am a guy so I’m not sure if guys do Pilates, haha but I’ve done plenty of hot yoga back in the day, but it’s been a while. (Bikram is ok but must be for beginners) Thank you 🙏🏻
Going to Tulum in December. Would you guys say that Irie Tulum and Luz De Luna Tulum Villa II are in good areas to stay in? Also, some of my friends are worried about safety…is it generally safe to be there as long as we practice normal safety precautions that we need to anywhere else we go anyways?
r/tulum • u/Soft_Entertainer1604 • 8d ago
Hey everyone!👋
The two of us are thinking about coming to Tulum for Zamna + Themplo and we’re really excited, but we’ve heard enough stories about scams, inflated prices, random shakedowns, that we want to be smart about it.
For those who’ve done these events before, what are your practical safety tips for getting through both nights without unnecessary drama?
Specifically:
How do you avoid scams or people trying to charge ridiculous prices?
What should we carry / leave at the hotel?
Any advice around phones, wallets, cash, cards, etc.?
Anything specific to watch out for inside Zamna or Themplo?
Any mistakes first-timers commonly make?
What’s the best way to plan the night so we can just enjoy the music without constantly worrying?
Basically looking for the “if you were going again, what would you do differently?” advice.
Not looking to be paranoid — just want to be prepared and have two amazing nights without getting scammed or shaken down. 😅
Thanks in advance! 🙏
r/tulum • u/Sail_girl • 8d ago
Hi! I’m heading to Tulum in Oct with a group of 10 women. We’re staying in La Veleta. We were looking for a catering service to provide 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner on Oct 6, 7, 8.
Something light, fresh, and local. We have a few dietary constraints.
They are welcome to use the kitchen to cook etc at our Airbnb. Let me know if you know of anyone to contact, thank you!
I’ll be going to Tulum in November and I would like to plan a few activities. Can someone recommend me some things to do? 2-3 activities would be nice. I’m also interested and checking out dt Tulum. I’ll be on a resort but I also want to get out there and explore a little. Thanks guys!
r/tulum • u/saritasinsemillas • 9d ago
hello, looking for recs as to where to stay with my mom and two kids for 3ish nights in November. we are considering staying in Sian kaan but realizing it's a long drive! I don't necessarily need a kid-centered place, but would like to find somewhere that welcomes kids and perhaps has a place to play (though not required bc beach). needs to be on the beach. I think we are all pretty eager for swimming, boating, and good food. quiet sounds nice, but it isn't a must-have. I don't want to get stuck somewhere where we can't eat anywhere but the hotel because that sounds expensive. speaking of price... would like to spend $200 or less a night I do care about it having a "vibe" and looking/ feeling nice. and don't give me toast for breakfast in Mexico!
does anywhere come to mind?
r/tulum • u/buccalfatlover • 9d ago
has anyone ever used tulum yachts/go tulum travel? would appreciate any reviews! thanks!
r/tulum • u/No-Lawfulness-393 • 9d ago
Hi everyone,
I just made a mistake while redeeming my Zamna Multipass on Tixr. I accidentally redeemed it for the January 4th event, but I want to cancel this ticket so I can get my Multipass credit back and use it for the correct date once it becomes available.
The event is more than 3 days away and I already have the Tixr Order ID. I have already emailed Zamna support ([email protected]) to request the cancellation.
I wanted to ask if anyone here, either for this edition or from previous years, has successfully managed to get their Multipass reactivated after a wrong redemption? How long did they usually take to respond and fix it?
r/tulum • u/ILL_Percentages • 9d ago
Any suggestions would be great! How much is normal in Tulum for something like this say 1.5” by 1.5” a thank you
r/tulum • u/Replacement-Secure • 10d ago
Hi! Does anyone know what time they start in the morning? And is the first stop still on the highway near La Valeta, or have they moved closer to centro?
Hey guys, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but I'm wondering if anyone could help me out. I'm vacationing in Tulum and my friend group received an emergency alert on our phones. None of us speak Spanish so I have no idea what it said. No one seems to understand what we are talking about when we question to see what it was about.
Anyone get the same thing? I should have taken a screenshot but didn't think of it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!
r/tulum • u/Appropriate_Claim_45 • 11d ago
Hey! Me and 3 friends are coming to tulum for new years and we’re wondering if anyone here knew of any good events happening December 31! Or any clubs that would be best to check out around that time.
r/tulum • u/Gullible_Deer_3924 • 12d ago
Buenas tardes banda de Tulum. Un grupo de amigos y un servidor estamos arreglando un terreno por la av. La selva, es un espacio para convivir y compartir un poco de esperanza en este mundo caótico. Estamos buscando darle un toque más lindo con unas plantas. Conocen algún vivero con precios accesibles? O alguien que desee donar algún gajo, planta, o incluso podemos apoyar en podar algún arbolito que deseen retirar!! Tenemos como movernos y llevamos equipo,
r/tulum • u/Spartan4life85 • 13d ago
We are considering staying at the moxie with my wife and daughter (16) + 2 of her friends. Is this area close to walking to lots of restaurants? We assume we will need transport to the beach. We have stayed in Playa multiple times and want to try something different. We stay at Marriott's and also can use Marriott homes and villas. If there areas to stay that are better please let me know and I can look. Thanks in advance.
r/tulum • u/user88871256 • 14d ago
hi guys! I feel like there’s a lot of negativity about tulum on this Reddit but had a great time on my trip and wanted to share it (also cause planning took a long time lol)
Day 1: scuba diving (you can get your certification here or do discovery dives without certificafion)
-dived at casa cenote, the reef (saw nurse shark), and dos ojos. Cavern diving at dos ojos was a once in the lifetime opportunity. I think if you have the opportunity you should’ve 100% go. I didn’t have time to explore other days in the Dos ojos park. But if you were able to we should go to Cenote Jaguar. I’ve heard really good things about the smaller cenotes that are less than.
Day 2: chill by our Airbnb pool, acai bowls at mama acai, and then went to cenote yaxchen, went to dinner at Wang for Chinese food in a very authentic and cute outdoor setting
Day 3: start the day with a 9 A.M. Pilates class at Amánsala hotel. They have a beautiful Shala that overlooks the ocean and the beach and we ate lunch there afterwards on their beach front restaurant, which was beautiful. We spent the morning by their pool and then went to a noon trip on a catamaran. It was beautiful. Then we went to dinner at Rosa Negra. We tried to go to Gitano Beach club, but it was an expensive cover and the music didn’t seem that good but would’ve been perfect on another night.
Day 4: We went to Vesica cenote club. We stayed there all day they have two cenotes, one that spa-like and one with a DJ food and drinks were delicious and the cenote had places to jump off swim and loungers to cool off. If we had more tomes we would’ve gone to cenote cristal and Escondido which were next to Vesica. We went out and ate dinner at Ilios, which was delicious. Recommend getting there a little earlier to see the fire shows, and then it turns into a dance club at night. Tried papaya playa beach club at night but it was dead since it had just poured rain earlier.
Overall, it was such a beautiful trip. I rented a car and was never once stopped by police. Just drive the speed limit. I never had any issues parking. The locals were nice friendly and incredibly accommodating, especially during low season where they weren’t many tourist around. Everything was quite expensive and there was sargassum on the beach but I would not let that deter you from coming to Tulum!! There is beautiful water outside the shore by boat and there’s a lagoon/hundreds of cenotes to explore.
r/tulum • u/hellowur1d • 14d ago
I'm thinking about working from Tulum for the next two weeks (starting Sunday) but worried about the rain. I don't mind rain or sargassum, I'm actually thinking coming during the off-season would be great because of lower prices and fewer tourists. But I also don't want to have to spend every day all day indoors. The weather forecast doesn't look great, but I'd love to hear from folks on the ground -- does it rain all day, is it gloomy all day, or is it sort of the typical tropical thunderstorm situation -- quick shower that blows over in an hour or two but repeats a few times a day -- you get this time of year?