{"id":19494,"date":"2022-06-19T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-19T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/?p=19494"},"modified":"2023-05-03T19:19:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T18:19:21","slug":"best-tulum-instagram-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/best-tulum-instagram-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Best Tulum Instagram Spots: A Photo Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tulum is any photographer and content creator\u2019s dream, as there are so many unique places there that offer endless aesthetic opportunities! If you\u2019re looking for some of the best Tulum Instagram spots (both the super popular ones that everyone loves but also some new spots that are still relatively unknown), I\u2019m here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I spent two entire weeks in Tulum<\/a>, during which I explored everything that this incredible vacation destination has to offer: the beaches, the beach clubs, restaurants, streets, the swings, hotels, statues and everything in-between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located only 1h30\u2019 from Cancun Airport, Tulum is not only heaven for Instagrammers, but also an excellent travel destination for everyone looking for complete relaxation, turquoise water, world-class restaurants, hotels and fun nightclubs as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The awesome thing about Tulum is that most hotels and restaurant owners really \u2018understood the assignment\u2019 and put together Instagrammable corners at the entrance of their premises or have created a modern, chic, bohemian decor that attracts tourists inside. And they\u2019ve done a beautiful job too, as you\u2019ll find photo ops everywhere you look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIP: <\/strong>Important tip right before we start: if you\u2019d like to visit most of these Tulum photo spots, make sure to make a list, make a schedule and plan your photo itinerary beforehand<\/strong>. Some of the places I\u2019m recommending below require a short drive away from Tulum, so it\u2019s easy to miss them completely if you don\u2019t plan ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay, now let\u2019s dive right into it! By the way, I\u2019ve visited all the places I\u2019m recommending below and I can assure you they\u2019re worth your time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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23 Instagrammable places in Tulum and how to find them<\/h2>\n\n\n

<\/a>1 – Ven a la Luz Tulum statue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ven a la Luz statue has quickly become one of the most iconic spots in Tulum – in fact, did you really visit Tulum if you don\u2019t have a picture in front of it?! I don\u2019t think so! \ud83d\ude09 If you\u2019ve been researching the subject for a while, I\u2019m absolutely convinced you\u2019ve already seen pictures of this statue of a woman showing the \u201centrance\u201d to her heart, full of greenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statue is 10m tall and it\u2019s made of a mix of wood, steel, rope and plants; it was created to depict the union between people and nature – and it\u2019s soooo pretty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT:<\/strong> <\/b>Because this is SUCH a popular place, it is recommended to visit as early as possible, right after sunrise, preferably from 7 to 8 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE:<\/strong> <\/b>Access to Ahau Tulum Sculpture Park is 60 MXN \/ 3 US$<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS: <\/strong>Carr. Tulum a Boca Paila Km. 7.5 Zona Costera. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE: <\/strong>The statue was located at the entrance of Ahau Hotel on Tulum Beach before, an information mentioned in most blog posts out there. But recently it has been moved inside the hotel\u2019s garden, to the newly opened (in Oct 2021) Ahau Tulum Sculpture Park. This also means they now charge a fee for photos (entrance fee is 60 MXN \/ 3 US$).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>2 – Raw Love Cafe & Ahau Tulum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Speaking of Ahau Hotel<\/a>, why not mention that the premises of this luxury, eco-friendly boutique hotel are a real Instagram attraction by themselves? Everything looks gorgeous there, and it\u2019s also the place where another extremely popular Insta-spot in Tulum is located: Raw Love Cafe<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raw Love is probably the best raw vegan cafe in the entirety of Tulum, serving delicious smoothie bowls, raw dishes and desserts, as well as vegan ice cream. There are, in fact, two locations for this cafe: one right on the beach at Ahau Hotel (the original) and another one in Tulum Town, but the one on the beach is more Instagram-worthy. If you visit, make sure to take a photo in the colourful hammocks and to try the food as well, you won\u2019t be disappointed!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT:<\/strong> <\/b>I recommend visiting the cafe close to their opening time at 9 AM to beat the crowds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE:<\/strong> <\/b>It\u2019s free to enter the premises but I\u2019d recommend buying something from the cafe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS:<\/strong> <\/b>Tulum Beach, 77500 Tulum. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>3 – Follow that Dream Sign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Probably equally popular to the Ven a la Luz statue, this pretty little \u201cFollow That Dream\u201d sign makes an appearance in everyone\u2019s pictures from Tulum. Seriously now, I think I can safely say that it\u2019s one of the most photographed signs in the entire world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although really famous and located directly on Tulum Beach Road, the sign doesn\u2019t have its own location on Google Maps, but here\u2019s how to find it: add  Sue\u00f1os Tulum Hotel or Lolita Lolita Boutique as your destination. The sign is right across the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT: <\/strong>As early as you can, as there\u2019s usually a line in front of the sign<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>Taking a photo here is free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS:<\/strong> <\/b>Lolita Lolita Boutique, Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila km 8.5, Tulum Beach, Zona Hotelera. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIP #1:<\/strong> <\/b>Although not as popular (luckily for us, though!), there\u2019s also a \u201cHere is the dream\u201d<\/strong> sign located outside of Santo Mercado Tulum<\/a>, 400 metres away. There\u2019s also a nice sculpture on the roof of the mercato (it\u2019s actually a restaurant + grocery store) that offers a bonus photo op.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIP #2: <\/strong>If you want THE perfect, tropical Tulum photo with this sign, you can rent a bike from Alaya Tulum Hotel nearby and use it in the picture. Their bikes are turquoise and it\u2019s a pretty popular photo set-up. A bike costs 15 US$ per 24 hours and you\u2019ll have to leave your ID as a deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>4 – Selina Tulum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You\u2019ll find lots of incredible hotel entrances in this article, and such is the case with Selina Tulum<\/a> too. In fact, I think these entrances are literally some of the most impressive places in Tulum to take unique pictures, I was obsessed with the opportunities! But let\u2019s talk about the first one, at Selina Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selina is a beachfront hotel and hostel that also has a beach club. The entrance here, as you can see in my pictures, is basically a huge archway made of wood, with sun beams everywhere. It resembles the shape of the sun and, with the right light peeking in, you\u2019ll snap some magical pictures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT: <\/strong>This photo spot is not as popular as the ones above, so I\u2019d say it\u2019s safe to visit any time of the day without waiting in line<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>Free, the entrance to Selina is open to the public. If you want to spend some time at the beach club, the minimum spend is 800 MXN \/ 40 US$<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS:<\/strong> <\/b>Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km. 7.5, Tulum Beach, Zona Hotelera. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED READ: <\/strong>8 Unmissable Things to Do in Tulum, Mexico – Complete Guide & Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>5 – Matcha Mama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ah, here\u2019s another one of those iconic Instagram spots in Tulum that everyone loves! Matcha Mama<\/a> is a cute hut that serves drinks and some of the best acai bowls around, as well as everything matcha-related. Besides the delicious food, what makes this place so special is the fact that they have wooden swings instead of chairs, as well as a cute menu sign outside, a pink flamingo wall, plus a \u201cI love Tulum so Matcha\u201d sign written on a surfboard too. Jungle vibes included as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although there are different Matcha Mama locations all around Tulum, the most popular one (and the one I recommend visiting too) is at Tulum Beach, close to I Scream Bar (further down on this list).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT: <\/strong>Needless to say that Matcha Mama on the beach is extremely popular and there are customers there at any given time of the day. I recommend going 10-15 minutes before their opening time, which is 8 AM, in order to beat the crowds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>Free entrance, but because it\u2019s a cafe, I recommend buying something from their menu – everything is delicious at Matcha Mama, I promise! If you\u2019re not hungry, you can order at least a coffee to go or some water, just for good manners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS: <\/strong>Carretera Tulum-Punta Allen, Tulum. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>6 – Sunrise Beach \/ Playa Mirador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re an early bird, watching the sunrise in Tulum is definitely something to do. And even if you\u2019re not, visiting Sunrise Beach for stunning photos is definitely recommended! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunrise Beach is located in the Zona Hotelera area and one of the best parts about it is that it\u2019s a public beach, which means you won\u2019t have to pay any hotel entrance! The beach has quite a varied landscape, with rocky parts in the northern end and gorgeous milky sand in the southern end, offering lots of photo ops!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two other unmissable spots there are the \u201cStay present\u201d and \u201cEmbrace the Mystery\u201d yellow signs, located on opposing sides of the beach. They make for great Instagram shots!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT: <\/strong>at sunrise for the best light and colourful sky<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE:<\/strong> <\/b>free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS: <\/strong>Camino Boca Pila, Javier Rojo G\u00f3mez. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED READ: <\/strong>Where to Stay in Tulum, Mexico \u2013 Downtown VS Hotel Zone<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>7 – Holistika<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re looking for some not-that-popular Instagram spots in Tulum, Holistika<\/a> is an excellent candidate: it\u2019s a gorgeous boutique hotel in La Veleta neighbourhood in Tulum Pueblo \/ Tulum city center and it\u2019s literally full of beautiful photo spots everywhere you look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to linger around for more, they also have a really good restaurant, a wellness centre and a shop as well. Plus the Holistika Art Walk, which is something really special and I\u2019ll be telling you all about below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT: <\/strong>any time of the day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE:<\/strong> <\/b>It\u2019s free to walk around the property even if you\u2019re not a guest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS:<\/strong> <\/b>Av 10 Sur Lote 4, Manzana 902, Zona 11. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>8 – Holistika – Art Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you decide to take a walk around Hotel Holistika, you simply can\u2019t miss their Art Walk! Holistika Art Walk<\/a> is located in the jungle, within the premises of the hotel and it\u2019s basically a route full of amazing artwork, mural paintings and sculptures, each more impressive than the other. A magical experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT:<\/strong> <\/b>any time of the day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>no entry fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS:<\/strong> <\/b>Av 10 Sur Lote 4, Manzana 902, Zona 11. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED READ: <\/strong>Free Things to Do in Tulum, Mexico<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>9 – Coco Tulum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Coco Tulum<\/a> is one of the most popular beach clubs on Tulum Beach! Except for the delicious drinks and relaxed vibe, one of the most important features of this place that attracts tourists like crazy is their white swings, located right on the beach, with the gorgeous turquoise water as a background. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT: <\/strong>Being so popular, Coco Tulum gets crowded really fast. If you\u2019re set on taking a few photos in the swings, I recommend arriving right when they open, at 10 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>No entrance fee, but there\u2019s a minimum spending fee of 25 US$ during the week and 50 US$ during weekends. If you have a room booked at Coco Tulum Hotel, you don\u2019t have a spending limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS: <\/strong>km 7.5, Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila, Tulum Beach. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>10 – Cinco Glamping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cinco Glamping<\/a> is another accommodation-and-beach-club combo located on the North Beach with Instagrammable vibes. Depending on your plans, you can either relax at their beach club with a drink in your hand or you can book a luxury tent there if you want to spend the night in the romantic Mayan Jungle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to skip the accommodation, you can still visit the beach club, where you\u2019ll find enough photo spots to fill an afternoon of snapping around. There\u2019s also a restaurant and a bar there, so you can easily spend half a day relaxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT: <\/strong>any time of the day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE:<\/strong> <\/b>Reservation required during weekends + minimum spend of 50 US$. Free to visit + no minimum spend on weekdays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS:<\/strong> <\/b>Carretera Tulum Boca Paila km 1.8, Zona Hotelera Tulum. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>11 – Tulum Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This one\u2019s a no-brainer: you can\u2019t visit Tulum without taking some amazing photos on Tulum\u2019s stunning beaches, right? After all, this is what Tulum is all about: turquoise waters, gorgeous white sand plus lots of beach clubs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED READ: <\/strong>8 Best Beach Clubs in Tulum, Mexico + Free Public Beaches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>12 – Dos Ojos Cenote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Spoiler alert: I\u2019ll be talking about plenty of cenotes in this post, my friends! Cenote Dos Ojos is located north of Tulum, around 30 minutes away by car. What makes it so special is the fact that this cenote is made of two different cenotes with a passage connecting them – hence the name \u201cDos Ojos\u201d, meaning \u201ctwo eyes\u201d. In fact, Dos Ojos is one of the biggest underwater cave systems in the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIP: <\/strong>The main cenote is bigger and brighter, making it a better photo spot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The water here is SO clear and the entire setting is so beautiful, it\u2019ll be absolutely ridiculous to come without a camera! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT:<\/strong> <\/b>as early as possible, as it\u2019s really popular among tourists and divers too. I recommend going at 8.30 AM, right when they open<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>350 MXN (18 US$) entrance fee + 300 MXN (15 US$) photography fee if you\u2019re using a DSLR camera. No fee if you\u2019re taking photos with your phone or a GoPro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED READ:<\/strong> <\/b>21 Best Cenotes in Tulum and How To Visit Them<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>13 – Gran Cenote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Gran Cenote (or Grand Cenote) is the largest and probably the most popular cenote near Tulum and the entire Yucatan Peninsula as well! Gran Cenote has one of the clearest waters I have ever seen and it\u2019s relatively close to Tulum, too – 20 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Pueblo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this is also THE place where everyone goes to take pictures – which means it can get quite crowded. Gran Cenote is also an excellent spot for swimming, snorkelling and diving with fish and turtles too – bonus photo opportunities! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT: <\/strong>as early as possible; they open at 8 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE:<\/strong> <\/b>500 MXN (25 US$) per person. Entrance fee includes snorkelling equipment + life vest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE: <\/strong>DSLR cameras are no longer allowed here, so you can only take photos with your phone or GoPro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>14 – I Scream Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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IMPORTANT NOTE: <\/strong>This location is permanently closed, but I Scream Bar in Bacalar is still open. Sadly, it\u2019s 220 km away from Tulum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Scream Bar<\/a> has a really unique design and a beautiful turquoise tuk-tuk right in front of it, so you literally can\u2019t miss it! The tuk-tuk works as an ice cream bar (hence the name) and there are also turquoise car parts \u2018hanging\u2019 in the bar itself – it\u2019s something to witness, I promise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re there, you can also try their vegan and raw vegan ice cream – it\u2019s really delicious. And if you happen to visit at night, you might be pleasantly surprised by the wild parties they organise! They\u2019re open \u2018till 12 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT: <\/strong>this is another popular photo spot in Tulum, so it gets crowded really fast. I recommend visiting at 2 PM sharp, right when they open<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>free, but because it\u2019s a bar, I recommend having something from their menu. The ice cream is a great choice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS:<\/strong> <\/b>Tulum Beach, 77766 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>15 – ROC Luxe Tulum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Told you I\u2019ll be mentioning some other hotel entrances in this article! The entrance at ROC Luxe<\/a>, a gorgeous beachfront hotel, is a perfect Instagram spot – it\u2019s something out of this world! You simply need to take a look at the photos above, as the design is really hard to put into words\u2026 In short, the entrance at ROC Luxe Tulum is a huge white dome with holes in it, with sun rays peeking through aka a perfect little background for getting creative!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT:<\/strong> <\/b>this place is really not that popular (yet), so you can visit any time of the day, early morning being the best idea. Avoid the early afternoon and late morning because that\u2019s when people are checking in and out of the hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE:<\/strong> <\/b>free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS: <\/strong>Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila KM 5.5, Tulum Beach, Zona Hotelera. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>16 – Cenote Calavera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cenote Calavera, literally translating to \u201cskull sinkhole\u201d is another unique cenote located very close to Tulum. Cenote Calavera consists of three different swimming holes (one bigger and two smaller) and it got its name because these holes resemble two eyes and a mouth – in short, a skull. And if you\u2019ve seen photos of Tulum before, I\u2019m absolutely convinced you\u2019ve stumbled upon this wonderful cenote before!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also a rope string and a ladder on the side that you can use for jumping in the water or as a prop for photos! Plus, you can also scuba dive here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT: <\/strong>I recommend visiting as early as possible to beat the crowds. The cenote opens at 9 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>entrance fee is 100 MXN (5 US$). 200 MXN (10 US$) for diving<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>17 – Temazcal ritual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In case you\u2019re looking for unique things to do in Tulum, here\u2019s my recommendation: a Temazcal ritual. In short, a Temazcal ritual is a Mayan ceremony of purification during which you sit in a traditional, tiny sweat lodge made of stone or wood that looks like a huge pizza oven. A local shaman pours water over the rocks while singing a chant and summoning spirits, and everything happens in complete darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you won\u2019t be able to take photos inside the temazcal, but you can snap some pretty awesome shots with the sweat lodge itself! Two hotels that do good rituals and that I can recommend are Nomade<\/a> and Holistika<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>18 – SFER IK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lot of hotels in Tulum started creating their own museums or art exhibitions to attract more tourists and create more content creation possibilities for us (as is the case with Holistika Art Walk above) – and Azulik Hotel is another one of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SKER IK Museion<\/a> is Azulik\u2019s \u201ccontemporary art museum\u201d showcasing international visual artists. They also organise artist residencies, workshops and educational art programs, and everything is thought of with nature in mind, which I think is really cool! Except for their cultural tourism goal, Sfer Ik is an excellent spot for photos as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT: <\/strong>any time of the day. They open at 10 AM and they close at 10 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>entrance fee is 10 US$ per person. Photography fee is 100 US$ if you\u2019re using a DSLR or GoPro. Phone camera is free to use<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS: <\/strong>Next to Azulik Hotel. Carretera Tulum – Punta Allen KM 5, Zona Hotelera. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIP:<\/strong> <\/b>You\u2019ll need to take your shoes off as you enter the museum – this adds to the entire experience and I\u2019m mentioning it because you might want to plan your outfit beforehand with this in mind! Also, bags bigger than 40×40 cm are not allowed inside the museum, so you might want to leave your beach bag in your hotel room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>19 – Tulum bike ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Renting a bike is the most recommended means of transport while you\u2019re in Tulum – it\u2019s cheap, convenient and it\u2019s what everyone does! Except for practicality, riding a bike from Tulum Town to Tulum Hotel Zone offers plenty of opportunities to stop and snap a unique picture. There are many Instagrammable spots along the beach road – you just need to take your time and use your imagination!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>20 – Cenote Taak Bi Ha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Yup, here\u2019s another cenote for unique photos. Cenote Taak Bi Ha is said to be one of the most beautiful cenotes in the entire Yucatan. This cave cenote is located only 20 minutes from Tulum and it offers plenty of opportunities for photos, swimming, snorkelling and even diving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT:<\/strong> <\/b>I recommend arriving as early as possible in order to beat the crowds; preferably at 8 AM right when they open<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>350 MXN (18 US$) – it\u2019s one of the most popular cenotes in the area, so it got pricier too<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS: <\/strong>Taak Bi, Parque Dos Ojos Cenote S\/N, Xel-Ha. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>21 – Boutique shops and street stalls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s no secret that Tulum is a place full of awesome shops and boutique stalls selling anything from clothes to furniture, accessories and Mexican handcrafts. You\u2019ll find shops both in Tulum Town and on the beach area, the latter being a bit more expensive. And although Tulum is definitely not <\/b>the place to shop for cheap, affordable souvenirs and handicrafts, you can still snap a photo or two in front of the street shops!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some nice shops to check out in Tulum are Pura Vida Tulum<\/a>, La Pulga Boutique<\/a>, La Troupe<\/a> and Wanderlust<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>22 – Papaya Playa Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Papaya Playa Project<\/a> is hands-down one of the most Instagram-famous hotels in Tulum. This beachfront hotel has become really popular on social media, mainly because of their jungle wooden huts (\u201ccasitas\u201d) that also have a rooftop pool. Imagine just how many photo opportunities you have if you stay here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And even if you\u2019re not staying here, you can still visit the premises and discover their art installations and unique design. If you have a drone<\/b>, prepare for some amazing shots from above – it is said to be THE best spot in Tulum for drone footage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT:<\/strong> <\/b>I recommend arriving right when they open, at 10 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>There\u2019s a minimum spend of 1.000 MXN (50 US$) per person on weekdays and 2.000 MXN (100 US$) per person on weekends<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDRESS: <\/strong>Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km 4.5, Tulum Beach, Zona Costera. Find it on Google Maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED READ:<\/strong> Best Places to Eat in Tulum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>23 – Chichen Itza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Last but not least, Chichen Itza<\/a> is one of those iconic places that you definitely have to visit if you\u2019re in the Yucatan. It\u2019s actually one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place used to be a Mayan city from 600 AD – yep, it\u2019s that old! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides being a place full of history and archeology importance, it\u2019s also one of my most recommended Instagram spots in Tulum – you just have to! After all, it\u2019s one of the most visited places in all of Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO VISIT:<\/strong> <\/b>as early in the morning as possible so you can beat the crowds AND the intense heat. They open at 8 AM and I recommend being there around 10 minutes earlier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/strong>533 MXN (27.30 US$) as follows: 453 MXN entrance fee + 80 MXN tax, so you\u2019ll have to pay at 2 different booths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>16 Other Tulum Instagram spots:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In case you have visited Tulum before or you\u2019re simply looking for some lesser known Tulum Instagram spots, here\u2019s an additional list of places to save:<\/p>\n\n\n\n