About Tulum Mexico
Tulum City has a population of 50,000 and is located in the Yucatán
peninsula in southeastern México's state of Quintana Roo and bordering the
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, it is found 90 miles south of Cancún.
A new International Airport is under construction 15 miles northwest of the
town, with completion in 2010. This airport will provide service to the major US
hubs servicing the southern Mayan Riveria relieving the congestion at
Cancun International. (google earth 20 20.50' n, 87 30.40' w).
Tulúm is divided in three distinct areas, the beach zone, a small town and a
splendid archaeological site.
Heart of Tulum
Mak Nuk Village is being built in the new master planned Heart of Tulum urban development plan, adjacent to the Aldea Zama development. Aldea Zama is being developed on 74 hectres (183 acres) and will consist of 532 single family homes, 1023 Villa's, 508 condominium's, all surrounding the new town center with numerous spas, restaurants, and cafes along a tree lined pedestrian promenade within walking distance to the beaches and a planned golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, minutes from Mak Nuk Village.
With the development of Heart of Tulum, new infrastructure has been funded for the area, and the Tulum area is projected to be the fastest growing area in the Mayan Riviera. Including a new international airport under construction and scheduled to open in late 2010.
The development of Heart of Tulum and the surrounding area is supported by local, state, and federal government agencies and they created its own municipality to control its destiny. Tulum has developed a Plan Director de Desarollo or PDDU, to manage growth in the area over the next 20 years within the parameters of construction, densities, vegetation control, ecological and archeological impact. The Mak Nuk Village master plan was developed within this criteria and we received our Licencia de USO de Suelo from the planning/zoning board in January of this year (2009).
Watch the video below to get a better feel for the MakNuk Village neigborhood.
Enjoy this fantastic video of the beauty of Quintana Roo.
Beach Zone
The beach zone boasts some of the finest beaches in the Caribbean coast,
many are still considered virgin and clothing optional is wide spread and
there are several clothing optional beach clubs to choose from. Its quaint
hotels and rustic cabanas were built to virtually blend into the natural
surroundings, though they lack in basic services such as electricity, air
conditioning and hot water in most cases.
Nestled between the crystalline, white-sand beaches of the Caribbean Sea
and the lush tropical jungle stands Tulum, the only Maya city that was ever
built next to the ocean
Community
The town is a 5 minute walk from Mak Nuk Village and is actually one main
avenue where all the commercial and social activity takes place. It features
handicrafts and grocery shops, small restaurants, basic services such as the
bus station, bank and post office.
Archaeological Zone
Tulum's unparalleled location atop a spectacular cliff overlooking the
Caribbean Sea, suggests that it served as an ancient watchtower to protect
Maya trade routes, from the Mexican state of Tabasco to Honduras, as a
important center for commerce and for astronomical observation; the Maya
called it 'Zama' (dawn).
The ancient walled Maya city is ideally located overlooking the Caribbean Sea
atop a 12-meter-tall cliff; it encompasses the vestiges of one of the most
exquisite cities ever built by the ancestral Maya people. Mak Nuk Village
adjacent to the new 'Heart of Tulum' development, one block from Ave Kukulcan and
located 5 minutes from down town Tulum, friendly and safe Tulum beaches.
The beaches of Tulum are one of the top rated beaches in the world and are clothing optional.
Dining and Night Life in Tulum
Where To Eat?
Visitors will find different kinds of restaurants that gives a home like and
pleasant atmosphere. Each one offers a specialty. Don Cafeto is popular
among the locals for its traditional Mexican food with dishes from different
parts of the country. El Pequeño Buenos Aires (our favorite) is an excellent
option for those who want to taste delicious roasted Prime cut meats of
Argentine style, with a great selection of wines in ideal temperature thanks
to its new wine cooled digging. If you like Asian food, you can go to La
Palapa del Chino, where there is also Mexican food and home delivery, they
also have local sea food specialties.
By The Sea Shore
If you preferred to eat by the sea shore and have dinner under the moon
light, you can choose between restaurants like Don Cafeto (Mar Caribe
beach) with a Mexican and seafood menu open from breakfast. From there
you can see arriving fishermen boats with the catch of the day. Playa Kin Ha
offers a wide selection of Italian and Mexican cuisine; their dinner special is
'La Parrillada' a mix of grilled fish, seafood and meats variety, and Italian
espresso or what about the happy hour 2x1 of your favorite cocktail at the
relaxing sunset time from 5 to 7 pm just before your dinner. Luna Maya
Authentic Spanish cuisine with paellas and tapas, fresh fish, salads, cold
soups and a wide selection of Spanish wine, open from midday to 11 pm.
Also there is the Infinity Coffee Shop, where you can enjoy light breakfasts,
delicious capuchins, or consult your e-mail in the diverse places with
Internet service.
Night Life
And for the night lovers, it might seem like Tulúm is sleeping but there is
always something to do like a party on the beach or in town, live music
groups or a traditional festivity but always you will find bars like Acabar, in
the town where you can have fun.
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