I highly recommend visiting Cenote Yax Kin! It was a beautiful outdoor cenote, the staff was…read morefriendly, and everything was very clean and well maintained. We had a blast!

$70 pesos per person entrance fee which is reasonable. They have a book of pictures right at the…read moreentrance you can look at to decide if you want to pay to go in. On site are bathrooms, a few lounge chairs, 2 palapas & a grill. No life vests or snack shop as are present at other cenotes. It was all locals when I was there which I liked. No huge tour groups etc. This is a relatively large cenote with plenty of room for swimming & lounging. There aren't as many fish as other cenotes I have been to but it was nice for a swim. It is very deep & there is a cliff you can jump off of. There is also a shallow area to swim. The guy at entrance & all the locals were very friendly. The local kids even encouraged me to jump off the cliff & I needed their encouragement so that made it fun! You could spend quite a bit of time here swimming & lounging. Oh & no alcohol or sunscreen allowed. Also off to the right is another cenote which is not swimmable (dark, murky water). My sister was bitten by an ant when walking next to it so I would avoid that area.

The beach club at Pancho Villa's is nice. Good views, plenty of seating in the shade, nice…read moreatmosphere full of lush plants and trees. Service can be a bit slow because it gets busy, but nothing ridiculous. I paid 80 pesos for each coco (coconut) and they each only had about 8oz of water inside them. They need to find bigger cocos or charge less for those!! Beers were ice-cold. Very relaxed vibe here. Have been here a few times and I always enjoy it. Have never tried the food but it looked good! I rolled a joint at my table and nobody said anything about it. Peaceful, calm, great place to relax and chat while admiring the beautiful sea.

Came upon this gem on my birthday. This place is amazing! Spent the whole day eating, drinking,…read morelistening to live music. The service was awesome. They didn't rush us and allowed us to wander around the beach without closing our tab. We ordered stuff on the menu, our server suggested we get the catch of the day and that they would give us a discount because they wanted to use the fish. We ordered 2. When it came out, we were all impressed with its presentation but we were more impressed when we ate it. So good! There's a 4% fee if you use a credit card. If you use dollars, they only give you 16 pesos to a dollar versus the 17.50. When the bill came out, a 15% gratuity was added to the bill, I told him that I didn't want to pay the 15% but insisted that he change it to 35% for being so attentive. Every time we turned around, he would see us and come over right away. I didn't catch his name unfortunately. He didn't really speak English. Luckily we had one person in our crew that spoke a little bit of Spanish. Next to the restaurant is a massage tent. Do it! I suggest not having any sand on you or else it'll feel like an exfoliation. I'm def hitting up this beach front restaurant again next time I'm in Cancun!

Perfect place in Tulum to stay . Very clean , quiet . Right by the beach . Restaurants near by …read more You will live it . Opened 4 months ago . They have tents to stay or you can choose to stay in rooms . They all have AC and incredible service .

Amansala was hands down one of the best days of our Tulum trip. We came here on Christmas Day to…read moreenjoy the beach and ended up staying all day just lounging, sipping drinks, eating amazing food, and soaking up the beautiful, laid-back energy of the place. The vibe is everything you want Tulum to be: boho, chic, relaxed, and full of gorgeous people just enjoying life. The food was fabulous, the drinks kept coming, and every corner of the property feels like a postcard. Yes, it's a splurge and yes, I'm slightly embarrassed by how much I spent but honestly, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. If you're looking for the ultimate beach-day escape in Tulum, this place is worth every peso.

It was really nice spot…read more The founder walked us to our table which was a nice touch. The food was really food and so was the margaritas. My kids ate all their food and they were happy with it My bowls had a few chips and cracks in it but it was only for the salsa bowls The atmosphere is really nice and it looks nice and clean. Everyone was really friendly also

Went to Harmony for yoga classes while I stayed in Tulum! It was awesome, Kike the ashtanga teacher…read moreis amazing. One day there was a girl in the front, that honestly hated her job or being there! I was for yoga so ignored her attitude, but other than that! Is clean, wished I would stay there honestly! If you looking for a city of Tulum experience, Harmony is a very cool place!

I had a fantastic experience here! I had initially booked one of the bell tents, but as it was very…read morehot and humid the first two days I stayed in Tulum on the beach, I decided to upgrade to their Toscana suite. I am so glad I did! Having a mini split A/C that was completely under my control and a shower in my own room was a luxury that I was grateful to have after being active outdoors all day everyday! Had I been in one of the tents with what seemed like questionable ventilation, my experience may have been quite different. First of all, they have an easy system to book online. Any emails I sent received a response within a day! That was very helpful! There are three different wifi options depending on your location in the two main buildings, so that was also nice. The location is on the southern end of Tulum pueblo, not by the beach. There are bikes for rent at 120 pesos/day (you can get one cheaper in town for about 100 pesos/day, but at the time of this writing, it's only about $1/day difference. It was about 5 min ride to the Meztli Spanish school in the center of town, but you do have to cross the main Avenida, which can be busy with traffic. The tents ran about $60 USD/day and you have common restroom/shower you share with the other tents. 2stalls & showers for men and 2 for women. The suite I was in was $85 USD/day, not cheap by Mexico standards, but in the US you'd get a crappy room at a cheap hotel for that price! There us a solid wooden gate for security and each patron is given a key so if they need to enter past 11pm they can access the gate. You walk in and directly walk up to reception on a gravel walkway. There are several tents to the right and the shower/bathroom are just beyond that. Behind reception is a small building are two suites, a large one and a smaller one (where I stayed) which shares a porch. Just beside that and past the tents is a small two story building with three more suites. Beside that, a lovely little pool and to the right of the pool, the restaurant Flow, with a great outdoor seating area covered with trees and a covered part with 5 tables with a bench along the wall and swings on the other side of each table! Just past the restaurant is a large screened-in open air gazebo in which they have yoga lessons at 8:30 am and 7pm every day for 100 pesos a class. You must pay at the reception and receive a ticket which you give to the instructor. I did yoga there during a thunderstorm and it was so cool, it was almost cliche! The staff is super friendly and are happy to let you practice your español! I will definitely stay here next time I am in Tulum! Me encanta Harmony hotel!

Our 2nd time to Tulum Ruins was great! We joined a tour this time and enjoyed it. Our guide was…read moreknowledgeable and very accommodating when questioned. We went on a March weekend and was surprised it was not crowded which was great. I would love to come back during sunset next time - the dramatic scenery, combining ancient ruins with a beautiful beach and the ocean view, will definitely be worth it!

Absolutely worth the visit. The setting is hard to beat, ancient ruins perched above turquoise…read moreCaribbean water with a steady ocean breeze the whole time. The walking paths are easy, the grounds are well kept, and there are plenty of viewpoints where you'll stop every few minutes just to take photos. It does get hot and crowded, especially mid-day, but if you go earlier or later it feels much more relaxed and you can really take in how unique the location is compared to other archaeological sites. The beach access below the cliffs is a huge bonus and makes the experience more than just a history stop. Bring water, sunscreen, and patience, but the views alone make it worth it. You will see plenty of iguanas. :)

This was one of the highlights of a two week Yucatan trip. The tour guide was great and made what I…read morethought was going to be boring, very interesting. Recommend 100%

Last time we stayed in Valladolid, I saw that there was a beekeeping park in town. Xkopek does not…read morehave a website, but they do have a Facebook page and WhatsApp so you can look up tour info and prices. There were several tour times available throughout the day. Getting to the park was very easy, and we drove there in our rental using Google Maps to get to the park. I would say it was about a 5 minute drive from the center of town. There is also a large sign for the park, so you can't miss it when you are driving there. When we arrived, there was ample parking. We paid at the main building for our tickets, and there is also a museum and gift shop. They have lots of nice souvenirs here, like honey and soaps. The grounds around the park are very lovely, with murals, gardens, and more. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the local area, nature, and so on, and spoke very good English. The tour is not a long walk, and there were different parts to the tour that made it all interesting. The bees in this area are not known for stinging people, but if you have kids who are scared of bees, be aware that bees are flying around here. Younger kids may not be as interested in things like history and biology as well, so just keep this in mind if you take younger children. We started off at a cenote, and walked through the jungle observing different natural elements of the area. There are beehives to check out, which is neat considering that the bees here do not make a honeycomb like bees in the US do. At the end of the tour, we did a honey tasting at tables outside. It was neat to taste and compare different types of honey, and the bees in this area produce a very unique tasting honey. We even got a little bag of treats after the sampling, which was a nice surprise. Overall, we had a nice time at the tour. I thought the price was reasonable, the length of the tour was good, and the taste testing was a nice interactive feature. I also enjoyed the surroundings, such as the local flora and fauna.

My family did not plan to stay at Shambala. We actually booked a cabana next door but when we…read morearrived, we found out it was permanently closed. I should mention, I was traveling with my husband and my three children, the youngest of which is under 2. We were tired, hungry, and a little nervous about being in a foreign country with nowhere to stay. We had no number and no address, but I did see online that Shambala was next door. I called the number-which was also difficult to figure out because of the area codes, etc. Roberto, the owner, answered with perfect English and directed us back to his hotel to help us. He informed us that there had been some unfortunate events next door and gave us the owners phone number to try to get our deposit back. Roberto and his staff are so kind and welcoming. He rented two cabanas to my family and it was the most memorable, beautiful vacation we've ever had. This is not a resort. If you're looking for that, you've come to the wrong part of town. These are beautiful ecological beachside cabanas. No, there is no A/C but you don't need it. The breeze from the Caribbean Sea at night is enough to keep you cool. Breakfast is included and delicious. The homemade granola is the best I've ever had. On our last night we happened to see a turtle hatching-coolest thing ever! Roberto made us feel like family, gave us recommendations on food and touristy type things. He saved our vacation! I will be back to Shambala as soon as possible.

I recommend Shambala Petit whole-heartedly. We have run two retreats there, and I will fully vouch…read morefor Roberto and his team. The grounds and beachfront are basically perfect, so even though I'm a long beach-walker I found myself most days not going anywhere and just enjoying the site. All of the rooms are beautifully architected and attentively cleaned on a daily basis. The kitchen and grounds staff are friendly and very trustworthy, never once was I at all annoyed or disappointed. The food is incredible, served at designated mealtimes in the most beautiful way. They will accommodate your special diet. (Everything is triple-washed, all water triple-ionized... you can relax and eat everything they give you.) There is a resident massage therapist named Mari who does incredible work. Oh, and the yoga studio is a work of art! Roberto, the owner, conducts his work with integrity and has a real passion for providing a quality experience. They are continually making minor improvements to their operation. I've spent some incredibly happy and restorative days here and definitely hope to return.