Mexico Ultimate Guide Map +100 Places
Mexico Ultimate Guide Map +100 Places
Alexandria Ugarte
Explore this map, I made as the ultimate Mexico guide, to get inspired and discover the places that will become the highlight of your next trip. Many of the places in this map will have helpful booking links and/or links to social media posts with more inside information.
I see all my Guide Maps as perpetual works in progress and will do my best to add to and update them as my knowledge expands.
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Mexico City
Mexico City is the densely populated, high-altitude capital of Mexico. It's known for its Templo Mayor (a 13th-century Aztec temple), the baroque Catedral Metropolitana de México of the Spanish conquistadors and the Palacio Nacional, which houses historic murals by Diego Rivera. All of these are situated in and around the Plaza de la Constitución, the massive main square also known as the Zócalo.
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Gran Hotel Ciudad de México
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Discover the Old World elegance of the Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico, an exquisite turn-of-the-century property perfectly located in downtown Mexico City.
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Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City
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In a grand building bordering Zócalo square, this genteel hotel is a 4-minute walk from a metro station and an 11-minute walk from the ornate Palacio de Bellas Artes theater.
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DOWNTOWN MEXICO HOTEL
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"A design-forward boutique hotel with a killer rooftop pool scene, Downtown Mexico recently underwent a major renovation. The chic hotel is set in a renovated palace and is surrounded by Mexico City colonial era homes." -OOO
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Neighborhoods
Juárez
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Built as an aristocratic enclave of 19th-century mansions, Juárez today is a dynamic area that draws both punks and young professionals. The area is home to the Zona Rosa, a gay-friendly district of busy streets, sidewalk bars and lively nightclubs, as well as a thriving Korean immigrant community. Dining options include international fast food and trendy eclectic restaurants, as well as low-key Korean eateries.
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Escandón I Sección
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This down-to-earth neighborhood is mostly home to middle-class families, though it's seen spillover from hip Condesa on its north end. Off the loud, traffic-filled avenues, children play on tree-lined streets. No-frills taquerías line Avenida José Martí. The area is also home to the classic old-school pulquería La Pirata and traditional cantinas like El León de Oro.
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Xochimilco
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In southern Mexico City, a gritty working-class neighborhood gives way to the famous canals of Xochimilco, the last remnants of a vast water transport system built by the Aztecs. Colorful gondola-like boats take visitors on cruises while food vendors, artisans and mariachi bands float past. The atmosphere is festive, especially on weekends. Tourists can also visit the eerie, purportedly haunted Island of the Dolls.
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Points of Interest
Mexico City International Airport
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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
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This grand Roman Catholic cathedral with many ornate chapels is Latin America's oldest & largest.
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Teotihuacán
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Ruins of a vast pre-Columbian city & popular archaeological site, with educational exhibitions.
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Templo Mayor Museum
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Museum showcasing archaeological finds & exhibits related to the Aztec civilization.
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Chapultepec Castle
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This historic hilltop castle with views of Mexico City houses the National Museum of History.
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The House of Tiles
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This 18th-century palace with a blue-&-white tile facade is now home to a popular restaurant.
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Museo Nacional de Antropología
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Popular anthropology museum showcasing artifacts from as far back as the ancient Maya civilization.
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Museo Soumaya
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Museum housing an extensive art collection, much of it European, in a modern, curving structure.
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Museo Franz Mayer
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International collection of 16th- & 19th-century decorative arts, including silverware & textiles.
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Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
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Eclectic museum space showcasing the unique homes, art & studios of artists' Rivera & Kahlo.
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Biblioteca Vasconcelos
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Vast public library offering a wide selection of titles in multiple languages in a modern interior.
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Parque México
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Leafy, 22-acre urban park known for its art deco architecture, a walking path, playground & dog run.
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Bosque de Chapultepec
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This sprawling city park is 686 hectares & features many attractions such as a zoo & museums.
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Jardín Botánico del Bosque de Chapultepec
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Cacti & chili plant displays, plus rare orchids in an ornate glasshouse with a stained-glass roof.
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Parque Quetzalcoatl
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Entertainment & Tours
Palacio de Bellas Artes
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Dramatic marble performance hall & museum featuring murals by Diego Rivera & other notable artists.
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Shopping & Souvenirs
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Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela
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Popular, long-running artisan market featuring many vendors of traditional handicrafts & folk art.
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Coyoacan Market
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Vibrant, 2-story marketplace in operation since 1921, with food stalls, apparel, art & souvenirs.
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El Bazar Sábado
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Colorful Saturday bazaar featuring stalls with goods by artists in an 18-century home, with food.
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Bazar San Ángel
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Bars & Nightlife
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LooLoo Studio
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Yu Yu
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Fünk Club
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Leonor
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Contemporary, upbeat nightclub in a moody space featuring DJs & themed parties, plus cocktails.
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Patrick Miller
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Bar bites, beer & cocktails offered in a dynamic, sprawling space with a terrace & a dance floor.
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Minos Sound Room
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Casa Prunes
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Licorería Limantour
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$$$ Legendary cocktail bar turning out clever drinks & snacks in a chic, 2-story space with a terrace.
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FELINA
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Cocktails & highballs, plus cheese plates & croquettes, in a hip, low-lit lounge with a retro vibe.
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GinGin
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$$$ Extensive menu of inventive gin cocktails, plus burgers, tacos & pizza in a refined bar.
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Cafes
Panadería Rosetta
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$$ Croissants, coffee, salads & pastries in a rustic-chic space filled with plants, plus a terrace.
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Chiquitito Café
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My favorite coffee shop in Mexico City. Get their signature ‘Chiquitito Cafe’ if you like your coffee sweet. They also have the best chai latte. And if you’re hungry, get one of their sandwiches. The cafe is small (hence the name), but if you can find a table outside, it’s a great place to work or read.
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Cucurucho Condesa
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This is another great place. If you like horchata, you need to try the horchata espresso. The banana bread is also incredible.
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Blend Station
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Stylish & modern espresso bar offering fair-trade Mexican roasts, plus a takeaway window.
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CUMBÉ Coffee Roasters
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This place is pretty low-key. The lavender chai latte is a must and their pastries are nice and fluffy. They also have a little plant shop in the back.
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Hule
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This place is amazing! So much seating both indoors and outdoors. There’s good internet and a nice ambiance. If you’re hungry, there’s also some light bites.
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Raku Café
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This is such a great café in Mexico City for delicious espresso, Vietnamese coffee, matcha, and food! Their chicken is so good.
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Café Nin
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Chic cafe serving pastries, small plates & sandwiches alongside a thoughtfully sourced wine list.
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Restaurants & Eateries
Taquería Los Parados
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Speedy counter-serve taqueria offering a large variety of tacos, including tacos al pastor.
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Caracol de Mar
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Fonda Margarita
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$ No-frills cafe with a corrugated iron roof, popular for Mexican home-style food like beans & eggs.
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Quesadillas María Isabel Bosques
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"A delightful dive bar and restaurant, Quesadillas Maria Isabel Bosque serves authentic fried quesadillas in a casual setting." -OOO
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Blanco Colima
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Upscale cuisine is matched by an extensive drink list at this unique, sophisticated bistro.
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Expendio de Maiz Sin Nombre
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$$ Chefs make everything fresh to well not order because you simply eat what you're given and they will keep giving until you say when.
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Tori Tori Polanco
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$$$$ "A chic Japanese restaurant with gorgeous architecture and amazing dishes." -OOO
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Meroma
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Trendy eatery with a local & global menu featuring reimagined meat & seafood dishes, plus cocktails.
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Restaurante Rosetta
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Acclaimed restaurant serving elevated cuisine with a focus on seasonal and sustainable ingredients.
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Máximo
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Brunch options & tasting menus, including tacos, ceviche & suckling pig, paired with Mexican wines.
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ENTRE PERROS Y LOBOS
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Panadería Rosetta
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$$ Croissants, coffee, salads & pastries in a rustic-chic space filled with plants, plus a terrace.
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Em
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"This farm to table restaurant is a must-visit in Mexico City. Em is a high-end hotspot that serves decadent Mexican-influenced global cuisine. Book ahead, and be sure to try the spicy chicken and anything topped with mole sauce." -OOO
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Contramar
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$$$ Soft-shell crab & spicy fish tacos in an airy dining room with an expansive plant-filled patio.
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Oaxaca
Oaxaca de Juárez, or simply Oaxaca, is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Oaxaca.
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Merida
Mérida, the vibrant capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, has a rich Mayan and colonial heritage. The city’s focal point is Plaza de la Independencia, bordered by the fortresslike Mérida Cathedral and white limestone Iglesia de la Tercera Orden, both colonial-era churches built using relics from ancient Mayan temples. The Casa de Montejo, a 16th-century mansion, is a landmark of colonial plateresque architecture.
It’s super easy to get to. It’s a 2 hour flight from Miami or a couple of hours drive from Tulum or Cancun (you can just arrange your regular airport transfer from there like you would when you arrive in Cancun or Tulum) 😁😁
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Cancún
Cancún, a Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea, is known for its beaches, numerous resorts and nightlife. It’s composed of 2 distinct areas: the more traditional downtown area, El Centro, and Zona Hotelera, a long, beachfront strip of high-rise hotels, nightclubs, shops and restaurants. Cancun is also a famed destination for students during universities’ spring break period.
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Atelier Playa Mujeres
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Points of Interest
Cancún International Airport
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Tours & Experiences
Tulum
Tulum is a town on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It’s known for its beaches and well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city. The main building is a large stone structure called El Castillo (castle), perched on a rocky cliff above the white sand beach and turquoise sea. Near the ruins is the Parque Nacional Tulum, a coastal area with mangroves and cenotes (natural limestone sinkholes).
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Nômade
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Surrounded by tropical forest on a Tulum beach along the Caribbean Sea, this chic resort is 126 km from Cancún International Airport.
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La Valise Tulum
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In a forested areas overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this upscale beachfront hotel is 13 km from the Gran Cenote sinkhole and 89 km from Cozumel International Airport.
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Hotel Xcaret Arte
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In a complex of buildings inspired by Mexican artists, this upscale all-inclusive hotel along a Caribbean Sea beach is within 3 km of a collection of sister theme parks. It's 11 km from Playa del Carmen International Airport.
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Neighborhoods
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Tulum Centro
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Tulum's pueblo has great dining options! El Asadero, La Brasa, and Il Bacaro just a few
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Tulum Beach
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Crystal clear water, white sand and the best shopping, dining, beach clubs and nightlife!
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Points of Interest
IKAL TULUM HOTEL
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Check their daily calendar for activities open to the public, like live music, full moon ceremonies, and yoga.
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Papolchac - Coqui Coqui Coba Residences & Spa
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Perfumerie and Boutique Hotel overlooking an incredible lagoon. The spa is a must!
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Tulum
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Ruins of a walled, ancient Mayan city, located on a bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
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Nohoch Mul Pyramid
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Highest Mayan pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula, where visitors climb its 120 steps for jungle views.
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Paradise Beach
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White sand beach with palm trees & turquoise water featuring casual eateries & sunbed rentals.
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Cenote Corazón del Paraíso
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Cenote Escondido (Mayan Blue)
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Paid access to a swimming hole on a rugged hiking trail, surrounded by jungle & mangrove swamps.
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Cenotes Sac Actún
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Underwater cave system popular for snorkeling & cave diving, plus wildlife viewing. "One of the best cenotes sites in Tulum, and there are many. This one is often recommended by locals and features multiple cenotes (underwater sinkholes) as part of a larger cave system. It's aa beatiful spot for swimming and snorkeling. Go with a guide." -OOO
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Cenote Cristalino
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This natural pool with clear water, lots of fish & a cave is a popular swimming & snorkeling spot.
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Cenote Tankach-Ha
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Descent through a cave to an underground swimming hole popular for snorkeling & jumping from rocks.
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Gran Cenote
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Limestone cenote & cavern with snorkeling areas, equipment rentals & boardwalks.
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Beach Clubs
Bagatelle Tulum
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$$$$ "Skip the dinner experience and go to Bagatelle for the beach club. This is a beach club for partying, not relaxing, FYI. The service is elevated and the space is beautifully edited and more modern than typical Tulum spots." -OOO
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Taboo | Best Beach Club Tulum
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$$$ Vibrant beachfront lounge with regular live music serving seafood, Mediterranean dishes & cocktails.
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Gitano Beach
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Soy Tulum Beach Club
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Mía I Best Beach Club in Tulum
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"Mía is the best beach club in Tulum, a place that is characterized by its bohemian and relaxed atmosphere. It is surrounded by coconut palms and white sand dunes, which harmoniously combines the turquoise sea, a restaurant with international signature cuisine and the best beach club for electronic parties." -Mia
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Entertainment & Tours
Xel-Há Park
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Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.
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Xcaret Park
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Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.
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Photo Spots
Escultura Ven a la Luz
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SFER IK TULUM
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Shopping & Souvenirs
La Tiendita Tulum - Woman Boutique
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A well-edited clothing shop in Tulum, set along the beach and featuring locally made linen dresses and home goods.
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Cafes
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Restaurants & Eateries
Casa Jaguar
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$$$ Buzzing seafood grill & cocktail bar styled like a jungle hut, with live bands close to the beach.
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WILD Tulum
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Nestled in the jungle in Tulum, WILD pays tribute to the diverse landscape of the Mexican Caribbean. A fusion of traditional mayan craftsmanship with rustic elements alongside modern elegant and abstract influences.
WILD features an international menu with a Mexican twist by Executive Chef Norman Fenton, using fresh produce and ingredients from local producers, featuring a variety of meats, seafood, and local vegetables. Our signature WILD cocktails are a delicious accompaniment to our cuisine.
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Ocumare
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A fine-dining tribute to Mexico's roots, ancient ingredients, and cooking techniques. Created by our Chef Luis Escamilla, the menu recovers flavors and dishes from all over the country, from the Baja California desert to the Yucatan peninsula.
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Burrito Amor
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$ Extensive menu of vegan & gluten-free bites served in a laid-back spot with a large covered terrace.
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La Pizzine
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Great little spot in La Valeta neighborhood for avocado toast and coffee, pizza, and free WiFi.
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Palma Central
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A fun place to gather with family and friends, lots of outdoor eats with a bar on site and performances.
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RosaNegra | Latin American Restaurant in Tulum
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Vibrant restaurant serving Latin American cuisine & cocktails in rustic surrounds.
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Taqueria Honorio
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$$ "A foodie mecca in Tulum, known for its no-frills inland setting and amazing tacos. The street-style tacos are less than $1 each and the shop is open 6am to 3pm. Get the cochinita pibil and carne asada ones when you go." -OOO
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Hartwood
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$$$$ Off-grid open-air restaurant known for seafood cooked over a wood-burning grill & fruity cocktails.
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Arca Tulum
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"Modern Mexican in a jungle setting, Arca brings the party vibes and also authentic cuisine. The micro-seasonal restaurant focuses on open-fire cooking, and the jungle courtyard is a total vibe." -OOO
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Raw Love Cafe
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$$ We are 100% plant-based, free of refined sugar, dairy, preservatives, and we don't use any animal products. - with the exception of honey
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Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.
Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments
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Hotel Riu Vallarta
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Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars. Past the marina is Land's End promontory, site of Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach) and El Arco, a natural archway in the seacliffs.
Pueblo Bonito Blanco Los Cabos Beach Resort
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Playa Balandra
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