The Caliente Pit Called Tulum

Tulum is deceiving beautiful and pristine but my goodness, it was a fire pit. Hot, muggy, humid, stiffiling and many more words for miserable hotness are probably the best words to describe Tulum. Don't get me wrong, I think it's one of the most beautiful places in the world. White sand beaches, quiet and not too touristy, hip boutique hotels, turquoise waters. It's amazing. But boy did we suffer.

(Beach right in front of our hotel at sunset)

(Beach and palapas in front of our hotel)

We would definitely check out Tulum again but do note folks, it's much more expensive than the Playa or Cozumel. In fact, around the hotel strip, food and taxis are overpriced and frankly a rip off. We split a cab ride with a fellow couple from our hotel one day because they thought the taxi ride was mucho dinero too. For a 10 minute ride from the intersection of Hwy 370 (where the corner 7-Eleven is) to the hotel row, it cost over 100 pesos! Yikes! 

(Our hotel Playa Kin Ha's outdoor sitting area)

However, it is hard to argue, this place is expensive but gorgeous. How can you be upset when you have a view like this at breakfast?! The waters of Tulum were a bit rough, but still warm and nice enough for a cooling dip. We swam in the ocean a bit, relaxed on a hammock and just took it easy.

(Playa Kin Ha's dining area. Gorgeous views!!)

Tulum is known for it's Cenotes and archaeological ruins from the Mayan culture. I'm glad the Man and I got a chance to see and enjoy Tulum, even for a short time. The rest of our trip did not have views as stunning as these and it was not as relaxing either.

(Our hotel Playa Kin Ha's outdoor sitting area)

Daydreaming,

The Lady