andrea´s mini trip report

[arobb]

WAHOO!!! we are here, after spending 2 nights at PDC (at Posada Freud). Great lil hotel which seemed a hell of a lot cheaper than the rest. Quite remarkable too (more to come on that later).

Missed the bus to tulum, so took the collectivo on calle 2 y avenida 20. Once we got into town, We decided to rent a scooter. Yes, a lil expenisve at 30dollars a day. But so worth it!! Weve been zooming up and down the hotel zone and driving to town for stops like this (internet). I do believe it´s better than a car, for a number of reasons (more on that when i get home)we stopped at HSBC bank, cashed some travelers checques, ate a kickin meal at Charlies, and picked up some beer, ice, and an ice chest. we were off...zooooom

We are staying at Nueva Vida de Ramiro, and it is gorgeous! The weather has been hot and humid, but no rain. The wind has been quite strong, but is a relief from the hot sun. Ate dinner last night at Zamas, which is some of the frshest fish my tummy has ever tasted (being from San Francisco, i´ve had a lot of fish). Tried to have breakfast at Mezzanine, but they were CLOSED! i think just for the day...Instead went to Zahra and had huevos montuleños, and picked up a bag of ice there as well.

I am meeting Minniemex at Tita Tulum´s in about an hour for a lil drink on.
I can´t believe how deserted this place is this time of year. it´s so nice, to not have people yapping on cell phones every which direction you turn.

SO EVERYONE.. what else MUST i do while i´m here...

We leave Saturday to drive to Izamal, then Valladolid, then Merida. We may come back to Tulum to finish off the rest of our trip. but so far, this is heaven on earth. bye for now. -andrea

[AdGuy]

SO EVERYONE.. what else MUST i do while i´m here...

Have dinner and/or drinks at Dos Ceibas or at Luna Maya just after sunset.
Get a drink at my favorite beach bar...Zacil-Kin.
Walk the back streets of Tulum's pubelo and experience local life.
Get pastry at La Casa del Buen Pan bakery (at the corner of Alfa and Sagitario...two blocks west of Highway 307).
Bite one of the peppers at Don Cafeto...only after your drinks are served!
Buy some embroidered items from the women around Valladolid's main square.
Stop at the prison just outside Valladolid and look at the amazing hammocks and bags...bring cash.

[pepper]

Go down to Casa Magna and look around - it's the old Pablo Escobar place. They have a great lunch for about $14, expensive...but then you can hang on their beach and poke around the hotel...ask to see some of the rooms (for your next visit), they are very nice!!

[petecat]

[QUOTE=AdGuy;10650]
Have dinner and/or drinks at Dos Ceibas or at Luna Maya just after sunset.
Get a drink at my favorite beach bar...Zacil-Kin.
Walk the back streets of Tulum's pubelo and experience local life.
Get pastry at La Casa del Buen Pan bakery (at the corner of Alfa and Sagitario...two blocks west of Highway 307).
Bite one of the peppers at Don Cafeto...only after your drinks are served!
Buy some embroidered items from the women around Valladolid's main square.
Stop at the prison just outside Valladolid and look at the amazing hammocks and bags...bring cash.[/QUOTE

Hi Lee, in all the years I have gone to Tulum never ate at Dos Ceibas you have mentioned it a few times so on November 5th we will try it out!
We arrive on the 4th later in the day and probably will go to some place in town to eat on our way in from the airport.

[arobb]

Thanks guys!

[Tracee]

My hubby and I just ate at Dos Ciebas when we were in Tulum 10/4 - 10/9.

IT WAS THE BEST MEAL WE HAD THE WHOLE TRIP. THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC AND THE LANTERN WALL SETS A VERY NICE MOOD.

GO
GO
GO

IT'S AWESOME!!!!

[petecat]

My hubby and I just ate at Dos Ciebas when we were in Tulum 10/4 - 10/9.

IT WAS THE BEST MEAL WE HAD THE WHOLE TRIP. THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC AND THE LANTERN WALL SETS A VERY NICE MOOD.

GO
GO
GO

IT'S AWESOME!!!!

Thanks much we shall Go Go Go!

[preeya]

My hubby and I just ate at Dos Ciebas when we were in Tulum 10/4 - 10/9.

IT WAS THE BEST MEAL WE HAD THE WHOLE TRIP. THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC AND THE LANTERN WALL SETS A VERY NICE MOOD.

GO
GO
GO

IT'S AWESOME!!!!

Wow Dos Ceibas is getting very high in my list to go, with good happy hour, good ambience, good food! Now only if I get some veg food there! Tracee did you think that there was lard in their beans or did you see any veg options? Remember?
Also, where is your remainig trip report? Waiting eagerly!

[Tracee]

Hey Preeya,

working on the report. Hope to finish up this weekend.

I didn't have anything with beans, neither did my husband. Do you eat fish? I had the calamari and shrimp on the grill - truely amazing. And Tony had their signature fish with the mango salsa. His was very tasty too. We also had the ceviche and wow...that's all I can say. It was really spectacular. We got there late...it was dark already. It was also raining. We sat near the lantern wall under the palapa. It was really nice. I strongly recommend it.

Enjoy!!!

[BP.]

I haven't detected any lard in beans in Tulum.

I think you'll at least be able to get rice, beans & steamed vegetables at most places- all the things that would accompany a meat or fish dish but w/o the meat or fish. Add some guac/chips and you're good!!