Tulum / 16 photo spots
16 Instagram spots in Tulum worth stopping for
Jungle hotels, turquoise cenotes and Maya ruins: Tulum mixes beach clubs with archaeology. These 16 spots run from the beach road to the ruins inland.
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Matcha Mama
A beach-side cafe serving bowls and smoothies under the palms. The signs and the greenery give the bright cafe shots.
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Raw Love
A beach cafe of driftwood and open decks with fresh food. The deck seating faces the sea for the relaxed shots.
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Nômade
A beach hotel of thatched bungalows and courtyards. The paths and the pool areas give the jungle-hotel frames.
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Casa Malca
A beach hotel mixing Maya-inspired forms with art pieces. The courtyards and the beach front give two kinds of shots.
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Sian Ka'an
A biosphere reserve of coast, rainforest and wetlands, a UNESCO site since 1987. The reserve beaches stay quieter than the town beach.
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"Follow that Dream" - Lolita Lolita
A painted sign ringed by palm trees. Center the sign and shoot straight-on for the classic version.
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Gran Cenote
Turquoise water in a limestone sinkhole with turtles and fish. Arrive at opening time to snorkel before the tour groups.
Open in Google MapsChichén Itzá
The Maya pyramid complex, a UNESCO site since 1988, open daily 8:00 to 16:30. Go at opening time; the main pyramid photographs best in morning light.
Open in Google MapsCoco Tulum Hotel
A hotel with private beach and cabins facing the sea or the jungle. The cabin decks give the hammock-and-palms shots.
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I Scream Bar
A beach bar with live music facing the sea. The happy hour runs 6 to 8 pm into the sunset.
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Azulik Hotel
A jungle beach resort of wooden villas and bridges. The raised walkways give the canopy-level shots.
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Conestesia Tulum
A beach club with a pink straw bunny at the entrance. The bunny marks the photo spot before the beach.
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Vagalume Tulum
A beach club with staged design corners inside. Each installation gives a different backdrop within one visit.
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Roc Luxe Tulum
A five-star hotel whose domed entrance is pierced with holes. Sunrise sends light shafts through the openings.
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Las Coloradas
Pink salt lakes colored by algae and brine shrimp, about three hours from Tulum. The pink flats suit wide shots with the sky reflected.
Open in Google MapsPapaya Playa Project
A hotel with rooftop pools on the villas. The roof pools give the aerial-style shots; check the drone rules before flying.
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