Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Gypset Guide to Tulum
We all know that Tulum is small town on Mexico's Caribbean Coast south of Cancun and that its known for its 13th century archeological site, Cenotes and Coba ruins nearby.
We also know that every January BPM takes place in Playa del Carmen and a lot of people chose to stay in Tulum. What we don't know is what attracts them to this small village, far from developed Cancun. In last 15 years Tulum has transformed into a hippie paradise, model hangout and party goes Mecca.
Best time to go:
the best time to go is from Christmas throughout BPM. Our recommendation would be to spend NYE in St Barth, Miami or Trancoso and fly to Tulum from the 3rd until the 14th. You gonna catch both crowds - New Yorkers who come for New Years and pre BPM International party crowd. Staying over BMP you are risking mixing with party goes whose usual habitat is Playa del Carmen.
Where to stay:
Be Tulum - simply the best to stay or hang out
Ana Y Jose - luxury boutique hotel with nice SPA
Ahau - great beach and rooms, a place to be seen
Sanara - luxury hotel with an amazing restaurant Coconut
Nomad - new luxury hotel next to be Tulum. Stay there is you want to party
Casa Malca - ex Pablo Escobar's house transformed to the hotel. We promise you best afterparties
private villa - best choice if you are with a nice group
Where to tan:
Be Tulum
Papaya Playa
Where to eat:
Gitano
Casa Banana
Casa Jaguar
Posada Margherita
simply go for pizza
Hartwood
Where to drink:
Casa Jaguar
Gitano
Where to socialise:
Be Tulum
Where to party:
Papaya Playa - almost every day during Christmas season someone throw a party in Papaya Playa with great DJs playing (mostly in Casa Palapa)
Casa Malca - many big parties and of course afterparties
villa parties
Parties not to miss in January (pre BPM):
Sacbe - Jungle party with a good line up - be sure to get a bracelet in advance, can be a headache
Day Zero - the best party of the season in the jungle, with sickest line up and perfect production (collaboration with Cirque du Soliel)
What to wear:
Total look: by Le lapin blanc
What to visit:

We also know that every January BPM takes place in Playa del Carmen and a lot of people chose to stay in Tulum. What we don't know is what attracts them to this small village, far from developed Cancun. In last 15 years Tulum has transformed into a hippie paradise, model hangout and party goes Mecca.
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Riding a bike in Tulum |
Best time to go:
the best time to go is from Christmas throughout BPM. Our recommendation would be to spend NYE in St Barth, Miami or Trancoso and fly to Tulum from the 3rd until the 14th. You gonna catch both crowds - New Yorkers who come for New Years and pre BPM International party crowd. Staying over BMP you are risking mixing with party goes whose usual habitat is Playa del Carmen.
Where to stay:
Be Tulum - simply the best to stay or hang out
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Smile - Be Tulum hotel |
Ana Y Jose - luxury boutique hotel with nice SPA
Ahau - great beach and rooms, a place to be seen
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Ahau Tulum |
Sanara - luxury hotel with an amazing restaurant Coconut
Nomad - new luxury hotel next to be Tulum. Stay there is you want to party
Casa Malca - ex Pablo Escobar's house transformed to the hotel. We promise you best afterparties
private villa - best choice if you are with a nice group
Where to tan:
Be Tulum
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Zebra beach - Pompom hat by Le Lapin Blanc |
Papaya Playa
Where to eat:
Gitano
- Dark and delicious, dinner and late drink
- beware of Mosquitos!!
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Gitano Tulum |
Casa Banana
- our favourite hangout, meat is a must!
- you will know at least 2 tables at the restaurant
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Casa banana Tulum |
Casa Jaguar
- dinner and late drinks, dance
- a bit overpriced but worth a visit
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Casa Jaguar Tulum |
Posada Margherita
simply go for pizza
Hartwood
- they take dinner reservations in person after 3pm on the day of dinner
- during high season you have to queue up way before 3pm
Where to drink:
Casa Jaguar
Gitano
Where to socialise:
Be Tulum
Where to party:
Papaya Playa - almost every day during Christmas season someone throw a party in Papaya Playa with great DJs playing (mostly in Casa Palapa)
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Chilling in Casa Palapa Papaya Playa Tulum |
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Maceo Plex in Papaya Playa Tulum |
Casa Malca - many big parties and of course afterparties
villa parties
Parties not to miss in January (pre BPM):
Sacbe - Jungle party with a good line up - be sure to get a bracelet in advance, can be a headache
Day Zero - the best party of the season in the jungle, with sickest line up and perfect production (collaboration with Cirque du Soliel)
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Day Zero 2016 BPM TULUM Cirque du Soleil |
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Wearing tribal overall, Herve Leger top and antique necklace by Le Lapin Blanc at Day Zero 2016 Tulum |
What to wear:
- Sandals
Mykonos sandals by Le Lapin Blanc |
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Phi Phi tribal sandals by Le Lapin Blanc |
- tribal bag
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Phuket tribal clutch with pompoms by Le Lapin Blanc |
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Sanara tribal bag with tassels |
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Ibiza tassel beach tote |
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Ibiza beach tote with tassels |
- Pompom Hat
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Mustique pompom hat |
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Tulum Gypset boho look in pompom sandals |
What to visit:
- Tulum ruins

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