Tulum Beach

Found myself here and I had a friend punch me in the face to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.
Twice.
Sure, now I have to eat soft foods for a week or so but I had to confirm that Tulum Beach was real and it is.
Go.

**PRETTY CLOSE TO PARADISE**
AVOID Cancun beaches and go down to Tulum Beach
(unless you like big resorts and screaming children)
PROS
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— Clean, serene, and blue.
— Warm and shallow waters.
— White sand for miles.
— Nice sunsets.
— Can be empty and quiet.
— Not too many screaming children.
— Great people watching.
CONS
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— Seaweed and garbage can be a problem so
go in January or February.
— Hippies and hipsters (that can be a PRO if you’re into that sort of vibe).
— Can be expensive if you want to overnight it ON the beach.
OVERALL
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It’s everything I ever wanted in a beach.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Love this place! They have the most beautiful warm water with the silkiest light colored sand! Also the waiters wait on you even if you are simply sitting on the sand (without a table). Prices for the menus are great prices as well!

Beautiful but needs to be protected from garbage dumpers. I spent 10mins in ocean and had plastic get caught in me a couple times so I ended up spending all my time cleaning big pieces of plastic debris from the water and ended up with so much I couldn’t carry it with both hands.

Tulum, I love you. The soft sand beach. The warm water and gentle waves. It’s perfection!

Nice beach. Quiet. Clean. Beautiful ecogological activity going on. Much different than the tourist filled beaches near Cancun.
Only gripe is the amount of seaweed. Seems to be a problem in the carribbean right now all around. Cant be helped and will only change when nature runs its course. Workers combed and piled it up in the early morning but really to no avail. Water wasnt as clear crystal blue as in pictures but what can you do.

Tulum is absolutely breathtaking! Crystal clear water, soft sand and a semi secluded beach. Family vacation filled with a lifetime of memories! One of the most beautiful places that we have visited in the world!

Amazing place. The hotels and restaurants are all small and cozy. The beach itself is a mess. Seaweed everywhere which makes beach walks and swims difficult.

Absolutely amazing. I can write a short story about this beach but I shall try to contain myself. There is absolutely nothing that is not good about this beach! So here is a summary and some key highlights about Tulum beach:
— The beach is very long and so I would highly recommend if you are not driving (which consists of the vast majority from outside of the US or Canada), to rent a bike and find a spot that best suits you. Given the diverse nature of the beach and the rainforest in the background, some parts of the beach are more wider, some rocky, some with very small stretch of beach itself. But there is something for everyone.
— The beach closest to the resorts tend to get busier. So the rule of thumb is, the further south you go, the less crowd you will get to share the beach with. So it all comes down to what you are really looking for. Unlike most beaches in big towns, the beach isn’t the property of a resort it is next to. So basically you can pick and choose and park yourself wherever you feel like. Obviously, as a common courtesy, you will not lounge on resort beach beds if you are not staying there. :o) Just bring your own beach towels and you are good to go.
— From experience, the first half of the day tends to get more crowded. Still, I would not call that crowd at all, given how big the beach is. To pick the best time of the day to be under the sun, I would try to get the most accurate weather forecast a day in advance and plan accordingly.
— Be prepared for some challenging waves if swimming is your thing. Again, depends mainly on the weather of the day, but the winds can get wild and the waters are more conducive to surfing than swimming. So if you have those rented surf boards, make the most of em.
— Drinking water/​Food/​etc: It depends on where you are on the beach. They are more near the start or the northern stretch of the beach. The further south you go, the main road does not have too many shops closer to the main beach. So always carry essentials if you are planning a long day at the beach. A portable cooler and a small bag pack is highly recommended. I cannot recall any shops that are at a walking distance from the quieter parts of the beach. There are mostly resorts with their lobby shops depending on where you plan on soaking in the sun.
— Safe: Absolutely nothing to worry about safety. There are no miscreants that I could see walking around aimlessly. One of the Safest areas I have been to — probably anywhere in the world. It has to do with this state and the nice people here. They do not get into your business and really let you be. The beach was almost always full of tourists and everyone was having simply a blissful time.
Other than the above, all I can say is — just enjoy the endless beauty of this heavenly beach. If you are staying at any of the resorts with a beach access to this paradise, you know how lucky you are. But even if you decided to stay in downtown Tulum due to low hotel cost, biking up to this beach for a day of sun n sand — you will be reminiscing fond memories of moments spent here, for a long long time!!!

Tulum Beach is truly a lovely beach although I will tell you the good and the bad from my visit week long visit the first week of February. We stayed in the city and drove to the beach in the mornings, but my experience is based off that.
Good:
The beach is huge, I walked for hours and didn’t see an end. You will never be short of beauty, the sound of waves crashing on the shore or palm tree photo opportunities.
Clean, smooth sand; no sea shells, the ability to walk without burning your feet and even freshly racked every morning!
If you’re looking for a drink, there are PLENTY of places. In fact, you probably won’t find a spot that doesn’t run parallel with a hotel.
Sitting and umbrellas galore. You won’t need to bring your own beach towel, chair or umbrella because they’re everywhere (although you’ll have to «pay» for it someway).
No unfriendly sea creature – at least from my experience, I didn’t run into any jelly fish or anything I would be concerned about. No seagull either!
Many of the hotels along the beach have swimming pools, so even if the ocean is rough, there’s always a back-​up plan.
Bad:
Rough waves; I couldn’t do much actual swimming in the ocean as the waves were every rough during our week long visit. You’ll find sand coating your swimsuit, hair, etc from the large waves crashing to shore.
Hope you enjoy seaweed! Every morning the seaweed is literally racked and buried at the nicer hotels so their patrons can enjoy a seaweed free view – at least for a couple hours, before it builds up again from the ocean!
Prices are high! You’re not going to be paying «Mexico prices» if you stop at the resorts along the beach. Expect to pay for your seat ($ 10 was the average if you also purchased lunch). Every hotel is different, so ask before you settle in. Also, there are rules for hotel patrons vs. guest, so make sure you ask about that.
You will be solicited, regardless of if you’re at a hotel as an already paying customer. You won’t be harassed to buy things which is nice, simple say «no gracias» and they’re turn away.
Overall, Tulum Beach was truly lovely, albeit the ocean was rough on my visit, the weather was warm, the water temperature enjoyable, staff along the beach is friendly, it’s very quiet. If you’re looking to relax and get a tan, this is a stop meant for you!

Tulum beach is beautiful. White soft sand and turquoise water like you see in postcards. The water is warm, with gentle waves and you can be 100 feet off shore and still be standing on the bottom. People of all shapes and sizes so no need to feel self conscious. Best of all, no vendors. One of the best beaches I’ve been to

Best beach in the world. Music is the best. Sand is the best. Comida es bueno. Drinks are awsome…
Love rhe salsa … Comida and dancing. Each and every stop is unique. … dont miss … besr beach day ever.

Take it from me — this is a cool beach. One of the best beaches anywhere, and I know of whence I speak. Fine-​grained bleached sand, and gentle waves that lap the shoreline. You walk far out in the water and its still shallow. Shade spots from the palms as you sit on the sand (extra points!) and unoccupied lounge chairs just waiting for your butt (yes, yours!) with no penny pinching money sucker in sight. No parking meters and no bullshit.
Someone is flying a Jolly Roger. Chill.
First Review. Woohoo.