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Tulum Wedding & Honeymoon

A September 2009 trip to Tulum by coloradowanderer

Looks like a travel magazine Photo - Eco Inn/Cabanas La Zebra, Tulum, Mexico More Photos
Quote: The beach wedding and honeymoon of our dreams! Reviews of beach hotels and local restaurants in town and on the beach of historic, breathtaking Tulum, Mexico.
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Taxi Drivers Best of IgoUgo

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Always ask the fare before getting into the taxi. This is easier in town than if waiting along the beach road. Especially at night when the fares are higher. Between La Zebra and town the fare is 80 pesos. We paid a variety of fares for the same trips, like 45 or 60 pesos.

I speak some Spanish and liked to chat with the every driver and ask where they are from. Many were from the state of Chiapas where I have been so we had something to talk about. The conversations were a highlight of our trip.

Eco Inn/Cabanas La Zebra Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Beach Wedding of our Dreams!"

Looks like a travel magazine Photo - Eco Inn/Cabanas La Zebra, Tulum, Mexico
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I have been to Tulum a few times and got my now husband to go almost two years ago. We both fell in love with La Zebra and knew it was the place. I brought many of the starfish decorations but the local wedding coordinator, Gwen with Destination Weddings Tulum, did a phenomenal job! A bride can't be too controlling of the details and have a destination wedding. Gwen listened to what I wanted and the orange, white and starfish theme was incorporated into many details and went off without a hitch.We had salsa lessons for our guests while we took pictures on the beach. Everyone had a great time but few danced to the live band later.Lina, the manager of La Zebra, did a fantast...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 23, 2009

Eco Inn/Cabanas La Zebra
CARR TULUM-BOCA PAILA KM 86
Tulum, Mexico 77780
011-5258529516121414

Ana y Jose Hotel Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Tasty Lobster Crepes and Grouper Dinner. Great Service!"

Lobster Crepes Photo - Ana y Jose Hotel, Tulum, Mexico
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Ana y Jose is the top place to stay on the beach in Tulum and offers air conditioning. We did not stay here but did take a peek in a well appointed, beachfront room. Visited family staying here so we stopped by for a small meal one night. We chose to sit on the deck rather than the palapa restaurant. The mango margaritas were good and strong. I only wanted the lobster crepes without the black huitlacoche sauce. Rotten corn fungus maybe a delicacy, but just not for me. I'm somewhat adventurous and tried it before I knew what it was. The crepes were good with a creamy, light sauce. Some bites offered tender, sweet lobster meat that made the dish.My husband had the grouper with shri...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 23, 2009

Ana y Jose Hotel
Carretera Cancun-Tulum Bocapaila Km 7
Tulum, Mexico 77780
+52 (998) 887 5470

Pollo Asados Dona Rosa Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Authentic Chicken and Pork Tacos"

Muy Rico Authentic Pork Tacos Photo - Tulum, Mexico
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This is a true "authentic' local restaurant across from the ADO bus station. Finally it was open as we were leaving town and hauled our luggage across the road to get there. Looks like two different places but they are one. Good thing because I wanted pork tacos Michoacan style and my husband wanted grilled chicken. The chicken was served with homemade corn tortillas, cabbage, beans and a little spaghetti. The tacos were muy rico and so moist and tender. The lime, cilantro, onion and salsas picante made the meal. Two sodas and two meals 79 pesos which was about $6.50 USD at that time. What a deal for a great lunch meal!

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 23, 2009

Charlie's Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Holy Mole!"

Charlie's Wall Photo - Tulum, Mexico
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We didn't really have a plan for a late lunch one hot afternoon. Previously read reviews about Charlie's, a local place that now attracts many tourists, and remembered it seemed good when I saw the name. Glad we chose it! The margaritas were strong, salad fresh and the cheese enchiladas in mole sauce were the true highlight. The sauce was fresh, the spices blended well without a burnt taste at all.Check out the bottle wall, Mayan decor and fun sign about not throwing toilet paper in la taza. Music on some nights and looks like a fun place in the evening. Recommended for fantastic margs and mole! On the main drag so it's a good place to experience local cuisine for those who do not wa...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 23, 2009

Ocho Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Group Dinner- Recommend the Grouper!"

Ocho Fish Tacos Photo - Ocho, Tulum, Mexico
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This hip, beachfront cabana hotel also has an onsite restaurant. We surprised them when 18 of us walked in late on a Thursday evening in slow season. The staff wasted no time putting tables together and getting our drink and appetizer order. We originally wanted the fire grilled pizza, was told it would take about 45 minutes and got the feeling it was too late for that. From their website it looks like they recommend doing more of a dining experience with plenty of time. Arrive before the sun goes down and enjoy the light show that happens as the the sun sets behind the trees. We couldn't see much beyond the palapa restaurant and chairs on the deck.The fish tacos were a bit difficult ...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on October 23, 2009

Ocho
Boca Paila Rd
Tulum, Mexico
+52 984 131 2328

Mezzanine Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Hip, High-End Hotel, Awesome Ocean Views and Thai Restaurant"

Private Deck #10 Photo - Mezzanine, Tulum, Mexico
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After marrying at their sister hotel on 09/09/09 and staying two nights we moved to Mezz to continue our honeymoon. I just knew they would upgrade us to the Master Suite and sure enough we skipped check in and were led straight up to the stunning suite #10. The friendly front desk worker, Yuki, showed us our gorgeous room and a bottle of champagne arrived. We really appreciated it and the room. This new bride could hardly hold back the tears.The room has the most comfortable king size bed, wi-fi internet, Bulgari products, robes, rainshower and soaking tub, DVD player (bring movies for late night) and the private deck. The view of the water and the privacy is fantastic. No key to enter the...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 23, 2009

Mezzanine
Boca Paila Road
Tulum, Mexico

Cetli Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Authentic Meal Shines in Chef's Love"

Cetli Sign Photo - Cetli, Tulum, Mexico
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I first wrote about our phenomenal dinner while watching the sunrise on our private deck overlooking the ocean at Tulum, still feel filled with love from Claudia's food and not wanting to miss a detail. She is true chef that has mastered her family's Nahuatl cuisine. Organic ingredients sourced locally are used whenever possible.Housed in an old home in el centro Tulum. Indoor seating or a small patio with a about 6 tables is a better choice in the heat of summer. As the only table later in the evening, Claudia spent a lot of time with us in between preparing our courses. She spoke of all the native ingredients to Mexico such as cinnamon, chocolate, vanilla. "Burritos, tacos and nachos ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 23, 2009

Cetli
Corner of Polar Norte y Orion
Tulum, Mexico
+52 984 108 068

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