Tulum for Families 12/26/15 01/01/16

Tulum for Families 12/26/15 01/01/16

Sat, Dec 26th, 2015 Day 1: Tulum Catch an early flight then pick up your rental car and head south to Tulum. Have a late lunch and beach afternoon then hit a Tulum hot spot (but early!) for some of the area s best food. Car Rentals Cancun International Airport, Cancún, Mexico If you plan to stay mostly in your resort, skip the car and take a taxi, but if you want to explore the area s cenotes and ruins, it s worth renting. Warning: most car rental agencies won t guarantee a car seat, so if you re traveling during a busy period, it s worth bringing your own to be sure you have appropriate safety seats for younger children. Don t forget: there s no gas station inside the airport, so fill up prior to returning your car. Zamas Zamas Hotel, Zona Hotelera, Tulum, Mexico Laid-back beachfront eatery for traditional Mexican eats. Hartwood Carretera Tulum Boca Paila 7.6Km, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico http://www.hartwoodtulum.com/ The waits at this deserves-the-hype hotspot in the jungle are too long for kids (we re talking 2 hours) 2 / 10

so come right when they open when dining con niños or make a reservation if you have more than 8 people. Regulars grumble at Hartwood s popularity but we still love the rustic vibe, candlelit setting and fire-grilled fish. Beachfront cabanas and a family-friendly vibe make a Passported favorite. Sun, Dec 27th, 2015 Day 2: Tulum Breakfast tacos are the best way to begin a day, then camp out for lunch and play time at La Zebra. Taqueria Honorio Satelite Sur, Tulum, Mexico This tourist-and-frill-free taqueria sells out at breakfast, so take advantage of your kids early internal alarm and start your day here. La Zebra Hotel Carretera Tulum a Boca Paila Km 8.2, Ejido Pino Suarez, 77780 Tulum, QROO, Mexico 3 / 10

http://www.lazebratulum.com/ Not knock-out food but a favorite spot for lunch, margaritas and letting the kids play on the rustic playground. There s also a Sunday night salsa party. El Tábano Unnamed Rd Quintana Roo México, Mexico A dinner favorite, in a garden setting and with gourmet food that s still accessible for kids. Beachfront cabanas and a family-friendly vibe make a Passported favorite. Mon, Dec 28th, 2015 Day 3: Tulum Book a day trip to hidden cenotes and zip lines with our favorite guide today. Mexico Kan Tours Mexico Kan Tours, Avenida Tulum, Centro, Tulum, Mexico 4 / 10

Get off the beaten path exploring jungle cenotes with our favorite guide, Miguel of Mexico Kan Tours. He ll track spider monkeys and cave-dwelling bats, and charm your kids every step of the way. Mexico Kan Tours Mexico Kan Tours, Avenida Tulum, Centro, Tulum, Mexico Get off the beaten path exploring jungle cenotes with our favorite guide, Miguel of Mexico Kan Tours. He ll track spider monkeys and cave-dwelling bats, and charm your kids every step of the way. Restaurant Las Estrellas Cabañas La Luna, Tulum, Mexico The Moroccan restaurant at La Luna has great tagines plus a kids menu and an oversized porch swing that keeps the tots entertained so mom and dad can linger over dinner. Beachfront cabanas and a family-friendly vibe make a Passported favorite. Tue, Dec 29th, 2015 Day 4: Tulum 5 / 10

The Tulum ruins are a must-see attraction for a culture break from the beach. Tulum Ruins Tulum Archeological Site, Tulum, Mexico Must-see ruins for a glimpse into Mayan history and culture plus a beach (bring the suits) and a ton of resident iguanas. Come early in the day as afternoon crowds and heat can be overwhelming. Mezzanine Carretera Tulum Boca Paila km 1.5, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico http://www.mezzaninetulum.com/ Excellent Thai food near the ruins, best for lunch thanks to a location on a broad stretch of beach (windy at night). Yaan Wellness Tulum KM 10, Carr. Boca Paila, Tulum, Tulum Centro, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico http://yaanwellness.com/ Carolina is a favorite masseuse at this beachfront spa. Restaurant Kids loved the wood-oven pizzas, parents dig the farm-to-table freshness, also a great breakfast or lunch stop. 6 / 10

Beachfront cabanas and a family-friendly vibe make a Passported favorite. Wed, Dec 30th, 2015 Day 5: Tulum Take early swimmers for a first-time snorkeling experience then spend the afternoon on the beach. Have dinner with the familia or book a sitter for a date night. Yal-Ku Yal-ku, Tulum, Mexico This lagoon in Akumal for the perfect intro to snorkeling; even pre-swimmers can float and fish-watch in this calm lagoon but wear rash guards and hats since sunscreen is prohibited to protect the ecosystem. Casa Banana Casa Banana, Zona Hotelera, Tulum, Mexico Argentine eatery on the beach road. 7 / 10

Posada M argherita Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km. 4.5, Tulum, 77780 Tulum, QROO, Mexico http://www.posadamargherita.com/ Go-to lunch spot for Italian pastas and grilled veggies, also with a very cute boutique. Hechizo Rancho San Eric, Km. 10 Carretera Punta Allen, 77780 Tulum, QROO, Mexico http://hechizotulum.com/ Book a date night here. Beachfront cabanas and a family-friendly vibe make a Passported favorite. Thu, Dec 31st, 2015 Day 6: Tulum Start with culture, end with Casa Jaguar (and a babysitter). Happy New Year! 8 / 10

Coba Ruins Coba archaeological site, Mexico One of the most important archeological sites and the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan (climbable but only safe for older kids), around 45 minutes driving from Tulum. El Camello, Jr. EL CAMELLO Jr., Centro, Tulum, Mexico Some of the best tacos in town are at this super casual roadside eatery, part restaurant, part fish market. Casa Jaguar Hotel Cabanas Los Lirios Tulum, Tulum, Mexico Families come, but we recommend a babysitter so mom and dad have a date night (plan it for a Thursday to catch the late-night music and dancing). Beachfront cabanas and a family-friendly vibe make a Passported favorite. 9 / 10

Fri, Jan 1st, 2016 Day 7: Tulum Today is for beaching, eating, recovering and saying adios. Chamico's Soliman Bay, Tankah 4, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Tulum, Mexico Head down the beach to find the unmarked Chamico s, a laid-back alternative to the hip Tulum scene, serving fresh ceviche and the daily catch. Don Cafeto's Av Tulum No 64, Lote 12, Centro, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico No-frills Mexican fare where the bongo-playing owner knows everyone. Check out the walls for photos of all the local politicians who stop through here. Beachfront cabanas and a family-friendly vibe make a Passported favorite.