Inspiration Trips- Tulum, Mexico

My husband and I vacationed in Tulum, Mexico this past winter and ever since we returned, I have been asked endless questions about this beautiful area of the world. I thought I would post our favorite places to stay, eat and visit. Photos above shown from top left: Our beachfront room at Encantada; sunrise at our beach; El Tabano restaurant; Mexican textiles in our room; the ceiling of our cabana; Lighting at the hotel.

Hotels: Encantada Tulum; A beautiful and small boutique hotel. Only eight rooms. Quiet luxury. http://www.encantadatulum.com/
Be Tulum- Modern and glam. http://betulum.com/eng/tulum-hotel.html
Maya Tulum- For your next yoga getaway! http://www.rrresorts.com/f.html#/maya_tulum/

Restaurants: Heartwood- Glam beach meets open fire pit grilling. http://www.hartwoodtulum.com/
Urge Taquito - The best fish tacos! http://gobluetours.com/spring-break-mexico/tulum/food-drink/urge-taquito/
Cetli- Authentic and intimate restaurant in downtown Tulum. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Restaurant-CETLI/21311871372
http://dreamantilles.blogspot.com/2008/03/cetli-alta-cocina-mexicana-in-tulum.html
Los Aquachiles - Local place with amazing seafood! http://www.discoverymexico.com/guides/riviera-maya-restaurants-los-aguachiles.aspx
El Tabano - Rustic yet elegant and beachy Fusion-Mexican dining. http://www.discoverymexico.com/guides/riviera-maya-restaurants-el-tabano.aspx

Shopping: Mixik- Small shop on the beach road. Great selection of fabrics and handmade crafts. http://travel.nytimes.com/2005/10/23/travel/23foraging.html?_r=0

If you have a car, try and visit the Coba ruins an hour away. More impressive than the Tulum ruins and you even get a chance to climb up to the top of one of the temple pyramids.http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carmen-info-mayan-ruins-of-coba.html

For more information on travel and things to do in Tulum: http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/the-stylish-beaches-of-tulum-mexico

Enjoy!