Summer weekend in Tulum
How locals do summer in Tulum — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in Tulum
Cenote Dos Ojos
OutdoorsRiviera Maya
Two adjacent crystal-blue cenotes — easy snorkel + open-water dives.
Cobá Ruins
OutdoorsYucatán interior
Less-touristed Mayan city — bike or moto the jungle paths 45 min west.
Gran Cenote
OutdoorsTulum-Cobá Road
Turtles, stalactites and an Instagram-famous swim platform.
Sian Ka'an Biosphere
OutdoorsQuintana Roo coast
UNESCO reserve — boat tours through mangroves and reef snorkels.
Tulum Beach
OutdoorsBeach Zone
Powder sand, turquoise water and a row of jungle beach clubs.
Where to eat
Burrito Amor
$Burritos · Downtown
Coconut-rice burritos in banana leaf — perfect cenote-day fuel.
Hartwood
$$$$Wood-fire · Beach Zone
No-electricity wood-fired kitchen — book exactly 30 days ahead.
Arca
$$$$Modern Mexican fire · Beach Zone
Open-flame tasting in a candlelit jungle clearing.
Cenzontle
$$$Modern Mexican · Downtown
Jungle garden, sharing plates and a serious mezcal list.
El Asadero
$$Argentine grill · Downtown
Locals' steak fix away from the beach prices — go early.
Live & on stage
Art With Me Festival
Beach Zone · Jan 14–18 · Arts / Music
Day Zero (Cenote)
Cenote near Tulum · Jan 11 · Electronic
Tulum Vegan Fest
Beach Zone · Apr · Food / Music
Zamna Festival
Cenote Zamna · Jan 5 – Feb 15 · Electronic
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Cenote Dos Ojos, Gran Cenote, Sian Ka'an Biosphere. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Tulum and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.