Instagram-obsessives will find themselves falling in love with the beachy town of Tulum, Mexico. It may no longer be Mexico’s best-kept secret, but the jungle paradise is still one of the most beautiful destinations you’ll experience.
From tropical palm trees on the beach to floating net restaurants, this is one place you’ll want to bring your camera along.
There’s nowhere quite like Tulum.
Instagrammable spots Tulum, Mexico:
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1. Follow that Dream Street Sign
This cute street sign has popped up on the Instagram feeds of thousands of visitors to Tulum, and we can see why. You’ll find this sign next to the Lolita & Lolita boutique, across from Sueños Tulum.
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2. Azulik Tulum
This Insta-famous hotel is pricey to stay in, but you can call in for dinner or drinks at the Kin Toh restaurant in order to get your snaps.
The hotel is built from natural materials, and has incredible sunset views of the beach and jungle. Best photo spots? Either the rooftop deck or those swoonworthy nets.
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3. Cenote Dos Ojos
Did you know there’s over 7,000 cenotes in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula? These bright blue natural pools with limestone hangings were worshipped by the Mayans and are ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving.
Cenote Dos Ojos is one of the best.
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4. Casa Malca
Once the home of infamous drug baron Pablo Escobar, Casa Malca has been renovated by a prominent New York art dealer into a five-star hotel and art gallery with an amazing collection of contemporary works.
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5. Playa Paraiso palm tree
This quirky leaning palm tree is found at Playa Paraiso, right beside the Mayan ruins. Shimmy up the tree trunk to pose for a photo – just be aware that this gets very busy with people lining up for a pic…
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6. Matcha Mama
The most Instagrammable little cafe ever? Matcha Mama is the best place to for Tulum-esque coffee and healthy treats.
It’s colourful and rustic, and the food tastes just as amazing as it looks.
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6. Coco Tulum swings
Coco’s beach club has the best swing seats in Tulum – an Instagram dream that merges perfectly with the white sand and the turquoise water of the ocean.
Sipping on a fresh coconut on one of these swings will be a highlight of your trip.
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