How does one begin to describe Tulum, Mexico?
Every initial observation demands a deeper look. It’s naturally beautiful, yes, but also home to an artistic spirit bent on creating new beauty wherever possible. It’s visibly hip, flush with beautiful people, some who are famous, and home to boutique hotels always trying to push the envelope of design and comfort. But there’s more to Tulum than the aesthetic. Tulum has made itself stand out among other beach destinations for its dedication to health and wellness. Here are some ideas for your vacation that we promise will be more fun than that last juice cleanse.
Do Yoga on the Beach in Tulum
Going on a vacation doesn’t bring immediate relaxation all the time, and a change of scenery isn’t all it takes to get the weight of day-to-day life off of your mind. But you deserve to decompress and find peace in your travels, and yoga on the beach is a spectacular way of doing so. Yoga studios like Yoga Shala Tulum and Maya Tulum Retreat & Resort are designed with yoga retreats in mind (Maya offers more classes and styles than anywhere else in the city). Other hotels, like Casa Violeta, offer a wide array of yoga options on the beach without making it their central focus. All have something for novices and experts alike.
All-Natural Dining in Tulum
When you want to live well, eating well is an integral part of the equation. That’s why so many restaurants in Tulum go out of their way to use the highest quality ingredients. Hartwood is one such all-natural restaurant. It is the quintessence of the current dining landscape, with an ever-changing menu based entirely on daily harvests. Its emphasis on sustainability that extends to the management of waste (composting is used with a zero carbon footprint) and the solar powering of lights and sound-systems make it necessary to have a reservation at least a month in advance.
For a more accessible fine dining experience, La Zebra is a hotel and restaurant offering an all-day menu of moderately upscale and all natural Mexican food, always inventively prepared. It also has an 8-course tasting menu in the Chef’s Table experience which is a perfect way to end your trip or celebrate a special occasion. If you’re looking for a more traditional (but no less satisfying) health food experience, there’s Raw Love Cafe. This cafe offers tasty (and always vegan) snacks, breakfast items, sandwiches, smoothies and more. Its unique smoothies and smoothie bowls are some of the best in Tulum so be sure to try one during your visit.
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