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Gay Tulum Events include the Mystiko Circuit Party in November, the Tulum Carnival in early Spring and the Art Tulum Celebration.

Tulum Carnival

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Thursday, Apr 1st, 2021

Carnival Tulum is a colorful affair attracting thousands of visitors from all around Quintana Roo, Cancun and beyond for 3 days of parties, shows and parades

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Address: Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km 4.4, Zona Hotelera, Tulum

Cliffside setting with rare elevated views over the beach.
Small boutique hotel with a quiet, private atmosphere.
Known for its Thai restaurant and sunset terrace.
Not a gay hotel, but popular with gay travellers.
Not close to gay nightlife, better suited to quiet stays.
Best for couples or short stays away from the main scene.
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Address: Aldea Zama, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

Set in Aldea Zama, a short ride from Tulum Centro.
Boutique hotel with villas, pool, and quiet surroundings.
Feels residential rather than part of the beach club scene.
Close enough to reach gay nightlife in Centro by taxi.
Not a social hotel, better for privacy and slower stays.
Good base between town nightlife and beach day trips.
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Address: Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km 8.7, Zona Hotelera, 77760 Tulum

Beachfront and jungle suites with strong indoor-outdoor design.
Set on the south beach road, quieter than central hotel zone spots.
Close to beach clubs and nightlife but removed from the noise.
Not a gay hotel, though popular with gay travellers.
Focused on privacy, space, and a slower pace.
Good base with easy access to Tulum’s gay nightlife by taxi.
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Address: Hotel Zone, Tulum-Boca Paila Road, KM 3.5, 77780 Tulum

Beachfront hotel with jungle and ocean-facing rooms.
Set in the hotel zone, close to beach clubs and nightlife.
Not a gay hotel, but popular with gay travellers.
Quiet feel compared to nearby party-led venues.
Close to nightlife, though not part of the scene.
Good base for beach stays with easy access to nights out.
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Address: Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km 3.5-4, Zona Hotelera, Tulum

Beachfront hotel with jungle and ocean-facing rooms.
Set in the hotel zone, near beach clubs and nightlife.
Not a gay hotel, but popular with gay travellers.
Quieter feel than nearby party-led venues.
Close to nightlife, though not part of it.
Best for beach stays with easy access to late nights by taxi.
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Address: Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km 7.2, Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum

Long sandy beachfront with loungers, hammocks, and bar swings.
Feels calmer and less showy than many Tulum beach clubs nearby.
Set in the hotel zone, built for long beach days over hard partying.
Not a gay venue, but comfortable for a mixed international crowd.
Best for breakfast, lunch, sea views, and an easy all-day setup.
Open: Daily 7am-10:30pm, beach club daily 10am-5:30pm
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Address: Zona Hotelera / Playa Paraíso area, Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

Closer to Playa Paraíso than the dressed-up beach road venues.
Simple beach-club setup built around sea views and easy access.
Not a gay venue, though the beach has mixed and gay visitors.
Feels more casual and older Tulum than the trend-driven spots.
Best for a low-key beach stop rather than a scene-led day out.
Open: Daily

Address: Zona Arqueológica de Tulum, 77765 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

Cliffside beach directly below the Tulum ruins.
Small cove with limited space and constant foot traffic.
No loungers or service, just sand and sea.
Mixed visitors, not a gay beach but gay-friendly.
Best as a short swim stop after visiting the ruins.
Open: Mon-Sun 8am-5pm, last access 3:30pm
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Address: C. Centauro Sur, Tulum Centro, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

The blue Beetle and sugarcane press set the tone outside.
Known for fresh guarapo mojitos made to order at the bar.
Located in Tulum Centro, away from the beach club strip.
Mixed crowd with a steady flow of gay travellers and locals.
Busy, loud, and best late when the street fills up.
Open: Mon-Sat 7am-1am, Sun closed
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Address: 77760 Tulum Centro, Tulum, Mexico

Drag shows and go-go nights shape the atmosphere here.
Small, dark room that fills quickly once the night gets going.
Located in Tulum Centro, away from the beach club scene.
One of the few dedicated gay bars in Tulum.
Raw, local feel with a late-night crowd and strong energy.
Open: Wed-Sun 8pm-late, Mon-Tue closed
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Address: Avenida Tulum 4, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

More café-bar-cultural space than classic nightlife venue.
Vinyl nights and live music give it a real local pull.
Set in Tulum Centro, away from the beach-club crowd.
Rooftop, mezcal, and board games make it feel less staged.
Best for drinks and music with a creative downtown crowd.
Open: Sun-Thu 10:30am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-1:30am
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Address: Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km 7.5, Zona Hotelera, Tulum

Jungle setting on the beach road, built for dinner and late nights.
Known for its Thursday and Saturday Jungle Party sessions.
More polished hotel-zone energy than a casual town bar.
Mixed crowd, with gay travellers among the regular visitors.
Best for cocktails, dinner, and music in a dressed-up Tulum setting.
Open: Tue-Sat 6pm-late, Sun-Mon closed
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Address: Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km. 7.5, Zona Hotelera, 77780 Tulum

Set on the jungle road, with palms, candlelight & mezcal bar energy.
Known for a dinner crowd that stays on for drinks and music.
In the hotel zone, with a polished crowd rather than a local bar feel.
Not a gay bar, but popular with many gay travellers in Tulum.
Best for a dressed-up night with Tulum’s signature jungle aesthetic.
Open: Daily 6pm-late
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