Welcome to the ultimate Tulum trip recap — part itinerary, part inspiration, and all the magic you need for your next dreamy Mexican escape. From sunrise paddleboards to mezcal rooftop lounges, this 9-day getaway was all about wellness, beach clubs, spa days, and unforgettable nights under the stars. 💫
🏨 Where We Stayed
We split our time between two amazing properties:
🌴 The Beach Tulum
- Beautiful beachfront boutique hotel
- Our go-to spots: Fresco’s (healthy breakfast), Ziggy’s (live mariachi band + cocktails)
- Perfect location for exploring central Tulum beach zone
🌿 Fairmont Mayakoba (Riviera Maya)
- Elegant eco-luxury resort in the mangroves
- Highlights: Beachfront pool, sunset dinners, biking trails, rooftop mezcal bars
🗓️ Our Full 9-Day Itinerary
📆 Saturday, April 10 – Travel + Fire Show Fun
- ✈️ Arrive at airport for 6:00 AM for a 8:50 AM departure. Land in Cancun at 12:03 PM via Westjet (used Companion Fare!) and transfer from Cancun to Tulum via Canada Transfers
- 🌕 Dinner and Full Moon Party: Kanan Rooftop – 6:30 PM (booked via WhatsApp, prepaid 50% deposit upfront which is credited for food. Splurged on the Kaus 360 nest for the optimal experience sitting in a jungle tree house overlooking the water!)
- 💃 Optional: Hit Gitano afterward for live music
📆 Sunday, April 11 – Jungle Brunch & Ziggy’s
- 😴 Sleep in ‘til 9:45 AM
- 🥂 Bagatelle Jungle Brunch – 11:30 AM (6 min drive from hotel)
- 🛍️ Afternoon walk: Ven a Luz sculpture + local shopping at Trinidad
- 🍸 5:30 PM: Mezcal tasting at Ziggy’s (booked via OpenTable)
- 🌊 Evening: Beach stroll or hotel relaxation
📆 Monday, April 12 – Wellness & Dinner Party Fun
- 🍽️ Breakfast: Fresco’s – 8 AM
- 🧘 Yoga at hotel (9–10:30 AM)
- 🥗 Order lunch from hotel beach service
- 🌴 Chill and soak in the beach vibes
- Dinner: Rosa Negra – 8 PM (10 min walk from hotel)
→ 🔥 Fire shows, sparklers, dancing- SHOW TIMES
- 🥁Drums (Everyday) | 8:30 pm, 9:30pm
- 👯♀️Volaré (Everyday) | 9 pm
- 🍽️Oopa (Mon, Tue, Wed) | 10 pm
- 🔥Fire Girls (Thu to Sun) | 10:30 pm
- 💥 Opus (Everyday) | 11 pm
📆 Tuesday, April 13 – Cenotes & Spa Bliss
- 🌿 Morning: Atta & Cenote Bar 12:00 PM reservations for their Cenote Day Club
- 💆 Spa (at the Beach Tulum Hotel):
- 5:00 PM – Shirodara + Thai massage
- 6:30 PM – Hydrotherapy
- 🌅 Dinner: Evening relaxation or visit the hotel or beach bar (Ziggy’s has Mariachi Band 7:30–9:30 PM on Tuesdays)
📆 Wednesday, April 14 – Beach Club Day + Illios
- 🍽️ Breakfast: Ziggy’s Restaurant
- 🌞 Relax at hotel or explore beach clubs: Kanan, Azulik, Casa Malca, Vagalume
- 🌮 Optional lunch: La Taqueria
- 🚿 5:00 PM Shower + glam up
- 🍽️ Dinner: Illios – 8:30 PM (6 min walk)
→ Greek dining with lively performances; fire show starts at 9 pm
📆 Thursday, April 15 – Transfer to Fairmont
- 🍽️ Breakfast: Ziggy’s
- 🧳 Check out by 12 PM
- 🚗 Transfer to Fairmont Mayakoba
- 🚴 Bike tour of the resort
- 🍴 Lunch: Fairmont
- 🍫 Treat: Mexican Chocolate Brownie at Fuego on Fairmont beach
- 🍸 Dinner: Zapote Bar – 7 PM (Rosewood Mayakoba)
- 🌟 Ask about: Isla Secreta! (Mayakoba’s private island / speak-easy)
📆 Friday, April 16 – Sunrise & Poolside Paradise
- 🌅 Optional sunrise paddleboarding at 6:15 AM
- 🍽️ Breakfast: La Laguna
- 🧘 Morning wellness break
- 🍽️ Lunch: Fairmont Aqua @ Maykana Beach Restaurant
- 🏖️ Afternoon: Fairmont Beach Pool
- 🍽️ Dinner: Casual at Hix Lobby Bar or room service
- 🔥 Optional: Cielo rooftop fires open until 11 PM daily (Fairmont)
📆 Saturday, April 17 – Kayaks & Sunset by Boat
- 🍽️ Breakfast: Brisas Mayakana (opens at 8:00 AM)
- 🚣 10:30 AM Kayak Trip
- 🥗 Lunch: Pool restaurant @ La Laguna
- 😌 Room-side pool time
- Optional: Aqua Mi Quesado Rosewood’s raw bar (1 PM Saturdays)
- 3:00 PM – Beach volleyball?
- 🌅 Dinner: Saffron @ Banyan Tree – 6:30 PM (Saffron is located on the lagoon, took the sunset boat ride to restaurant; pickup at the Fairmont golf card station at 6:00 pm)
📆 Sunday, April 18 – Departure
- ☕ Room service breakfast
- 🚐 Costco Private Transfer (BD Experience) – Should arrive at airport for 7:30 AM
- ✈️ Flight from Cancun 10:50 AM on Air Canada
- 🛬 Arrive home 3:45 PM
🧳 What to Pack for Tulum
👗 Stylish Essentials
- Flowy beach dresses + linen sets
- Swimsuits (yes, more than one!)
- Water shoes + sandals
- Sunhat + sunglasses
- Light jacket for breezy nights
- A glam outfit or two for rooftop dinners ✨
🎒 Other Must-Haves
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Reusable water bottle
- Portable charger
- Offline Google Maps (yes, signal is sketchy)
💌 Have Questions?
Planning your own escape to Tulum? I’m always happy to share links, outfit inspo, or wellness tips. Drop me a comment or connect on Instagram! 🌞
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