How do you rent an apartment in Tulum without paying platform fees?

To rent an apartment in Tulum without platform fees you message the host directly. Hacienda Tuk is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment with a pool in downtown Tulum, sleeping up to 3 guests. You book it on WhatsApp at +52 984 451 0480, and the host confirms your dates and the rate for that exact stretch. Rates come down for stays of several weeks or months. Say so in your first message and the host will send you the monthly price.

Tulum Guides: Where to stay, what to do and how to get around

These are all the Tulum guides we've written: where to stay, what it costs, what to do, how to get around and what to expect each season. They're built to settle concrete decisions before and during the trip, not to pad a blog.

We write them from downtown Tulum, where the apartment we rent out is, so many of them include real distances and drive times measured from there.

Before you book

Where to stay in TulumTown, beach zone and Aldea Zama compared without the gloss.What it costs to stay in TulumReal ranges by area and season to build a budget.Apartment vs. hotelWhich wins based on how long you stay and who you're with.Best time to visit TulumSeasons, weather, prices and crowds month by month.Sargassum season in TulumWhen it arrives, how long it lasts, what to do about it.Is Tulum safe to visit?What's real, what's overblown, and which precautions help.Booking direct, no commissionHow direct booking compares with the platforms.Tulum ItineraryDay-by-day plans for 3, 5, or 7 days: ruins, cenotes, Coba, and Bacalar from downtown.Tulum with KidsShallow cenotes, the new ruins entrance, and where families should stay.Tulum vs CancunBeach, sargassum, prices, nightlife, airports: the honest 2026 side-by-side.What to Pack for TulumWhat to bring, what to skip, and the sunscreen and cash mistakes everyone makes.

Things to do

Things to do in TulumWhat's actually worth it, sorted by the kind of day you want.Best cenotes near TulumWhich are worth it, what they cost and what time to go.Best beach clubs in TulumPrices, minimum spend and which one fits your plan.Cobá ruins from TulumHow to get there, how long it takes, what to expect.Cenotes, ruins and beachHow to combine all three in a few days without burning out.Downtown TulumWhat's there, how it moves, and why many people stay in town.

Getting around

Cancún to TulumADO bus, rental car, shuttle and private transfer compared.Playa del Carmen from TulumHow long it takes and whether it works as a day trip.Bacalar from TulumThe seven-colour lagoon: distance, timing and tips.Tulum vs. Playa del CarmenWhich to choose based on what you want from the trip.Tulum for digital nomadsInternet, coworking, cost of living and long stays.Tulum Airport to DowntownADO bus, cabs, shuttles, rentals, or the train: the smart way from TQO to town.

Frequently asked questions

How many Tulum guides are on the site?

There are 18 guides in Spanish and the same 18 in English, grouped into three blocks: before you book, things to do, and getting around.

Which should I read first if I've never been to Tulum?

Where to stay in Tulum and Best time to visit Tulum: between them they settle area and dates, the two decisions everything else depends on.

Are the guides kept up to date?

Yes, they're reviewed periodically. Seasonal ones, like the sargassum guide, are updated with current-year information.

Tulum guides

Before you book

Things to do

Getting around

Frequently asked questions

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