What not to wear in Tulum?

I highly recommend you leave expensive and sentimental pieces of jewelry at home while you travel, so you don't risk never seeing them again. Also, Tulum is quite hot, so you might not even want to wear jewelry when you arrive, so you might skip bringing it at all.



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Stay away from drugs and drug-related activities. But when violent crime does happen here, it's usually related to drugs. If you're traveling solo, avoid going to secluded places at night. Bicycling is pretty tempting when you're in Tulum, but avoid bicycling around at night. Take a taxi if you're alone.

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Because Tulum is positioned between the jungle and the ocean, neutral tones and colours work best here. White crochet dresses and coverups are everywhere. Animal prints also work well and you'll see a lot of those. When it comes to what fabrics to choose for your tropical vacation, think natural.

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So, as a rule of thumb, wear light-colored and lightweight clothing. You'll also need comfortable sneakers and socks since there will be a lot of walking around the site. Most folks also swear by the Tulum ruins beach so how about taking your bathing suit?

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If you plan to get around by bike, you'll want to add some shorts or rompers to your Tulum packing list. Also, leave your heels at home: the roads are poorly paved and are unlit at night. Instead bring flip flops and strappy sandals.

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Be cautious at night if you're traveling alone – Tulum isn't the most dangerous place at night, but in some places, it's not as well lit as it should be. Don't walk around alone late at night if you can avoid it — especially between the center of town and the beachfront hotel zone.

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Think long flowy dresses, linen pants, cute rompers, 2-piece sets with a bandeau and skirt, large sunhats, etc! Men are typically dressed in nice shirts and shorts. Avoid wearing pants in Tulum unless it's lightweight and breathable (goes for both men and women).

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Avoid wearing pants in Tulum unless it's lightweight and breathable (goes for both men and women). Tulum Town is much more casual! You should aim to cover up in town more. No need to wear a bikini, for example — the beach is 20 minutes away (unless you're wearing it underneath your clothes on your way to a cenote).

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Can you brush your teeth with tap water in Tulum? No — Some people will use bottled or purified water to brush their teeth, or you can just avoid putting water on your toothbrush before brushing.

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Tulum is pretty consistently 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. It's a tropical climate, which means the sun is very strong (sunscreen is a must) and you'll rarely need a sweater or jacket, but it's good to bring one just in case for any cooler evenings.

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Best Luggage for Tulum Mexico Wondering, What luggage should you bring to Tulum, Mexico? This depends on your travel style, but I always recommend traveling light to Mexico with carry-on luggage or a travel backpack so you can move around easily. ?? Bonus: You'll also save money not checking luggage.

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Worst Times to Visit Tulum Travelers in search of rest and relaxation — sans large crowds — should avoid visiting during peak season, which includes the holidays and spring break. Budget-conscious travelers should also steer clear of these months, since their high demand causes airfare and hotel prices to skyrocket.

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You should not drink the tap water in Tulum. To avoid unnecessary illness, always make sure your bottled water is sealed, your ice has been tested for purity and your food has been prepared with bottled water.

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Whether you're there for a single night or an entire month, any trip to Tulum is memorable. As a baseline, we think that 5-7 days is a perfect amount of time to enjoy everything the city offers. You'll have time for the beach, to visit Mayan ruins, and even have enough extra days for a trip to a nearby destination.

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The nightlife in Tulum is lively! Whether you're on the hunt for a relaxed jungle vibe, or are looking to dance the night away, the nightlife in Tulum can take you from a laid-back bar with a mariachi band to a dance party on the beach under a full moon and shooting stars.

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Can I Walk Around at Night in Tulum? It's not recommended — especially if you're alone. Making things more complicated, the beach hotels and the center of town are not necessarily a quick jaunt from each other on foot, so you should take a taxi. The good news is that taxis are abundant in Tulum.

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Back then it was a paradise place with crystalline turquoise sea, perfect white beaches, almost no people to have your privacy and mysterious romantic pyramids. Since then it was a place where rich and famous would come to let their hair down, walk without the shoes, relax and don't worry to be spotted.

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Is Tulum safer than Cancun? Not really. They're both generally safe. The key difference is that Cancun's mainstream holidaymakers tend to stick more to their hotels, especially the all-inclusives.

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