Our Lifestyle Assistant Laura has shortlisted her edit of the top five things to see and do during your getaway to Tulum.
Bagatelle
The fabulous chain of Bagatelle opens its doors in Tulum unveiling a bohemian and luxurious atmosphere. This luxury getaway spot offers French Riviera glamour, combined with Mayan Riviera Spirit. Guests are welcome to enjoy a festive Sunday brunch, an afternoon by the beach, or a delicious lunch and dinner. DJs play here daily to entertain and set the mood for the guests to re-charge on their holiday. The food menu has been selectively chosen and created by world acclaimed chef, Rocco Seminara combining a mixture of Mediterranean cuisine with local inspiration.
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday 11am-12am
Berkeley Tip:
Check out Bagetelle’s famed Sunday Brunch for a chilled yet cool beachy vibe, cocktails and sun-filled people watching.
Arca
Arca, is our top dinner choice recommendation to explore the local cuisine. The restaurant offers a beautiful jungle ambience, giving the impression of dining in a jungle forest. The food is micro – seasonal, which represents the flora and fauna surrounding the restaurant. All of the dishes offer a taste of Mexican roots. Alongside with open – fire cooking being the essential element of enjoying the full experience Arca has to offer. According to Mexican culture food is meant to be shared, we encourage ordering a variety of dishes as the portions are small. We highly recommend this restaurant as a dinner spot for the visitors wishing to explore the Mexican culture first hand.
Bookings and opening hours:
Bookings available for the time slot between 6-7pm Monday – Sunday, after that seating is on first-served basis.
Berkeley tip:
Must-try dish – scallop ceviche on a crispy amaranth chip
Yaan Healing Sanctuary
A barefoot luxury spa located, in the jungle of the hotel Be Tulum, Yaan Healing Sanctuary is a destination for anyone wishing to recharge for a day, where even the design geometry purposely aims to achieve harmonic rations of proportion. This luxury spa invites not only hotel guests of Be Tulum, but also outside visitors to experience a wholesome day. Offering a range of facilities from beauty treatments, Aztec chakra massages, Mayan rituals with healing waters and many more.
Berkeley tip:
We recommend booking a yoga class, which is held at a treetop, overlooking the jungle canopy.
Tulum Art Club
Tulum Art Club is a must visit destination, for anyone interested in art and culture. Allowing to explore a variety of art pieces and collections, whilst getting a deeper understanding of Mexican culture. Alongside with events and workshops offered to visitors to connect with art and Mayan culture first-hand.
Zamna Music Festival
Zamna Tulum is a destination, where the most prestigious electronic music parties in the world take place. Zamna Tulum is located, in a space of more than 11 hectares in the middle of jungle. Its natural framework, allows guests to enjoy music and forget about the outside world. The line up of DJ’s includes the world’s very best such as Black Coffee, Guy Gerber, Claptone or Marco Carola.
How does it work ?
Each single day’s event is ticketed is sold separately , or you purchase one of their packages. Everyone attending is obliged to present a negative Covid-19 test 48 hours prior to the event or a vaccination card upon entry.
Berkeley Tip:
Be sure to see the legendary Guy Gerber.
Text by Laura Wawrzaszek
