The Nauti Anchor List: TULUM, MEXICO

The Nauti Anchor List: TULUM, MEXICO

We’re done with boring travel guides. Tulum is the ultimate jungle playground, but with so many spots claiming to be the place, how do you know where to drop anchor for the most legendary experience?

The Nauti Anchor List is our official, highly-curated guide, rated with a simple system: The Nauti Anchor Rating.

Official Nauti Rating: ⚓⚓ 

Must-Visit

Tulum is a true global destination—it's top-tier, exceptionally styled, and absolutely worth centering a trip around. It is an essential pilgrimage for the modern, style-conscious traveler.

Why Tulum Earns 2 Anchors:

  • The Vibe is Unique and Transformative: The vibe is pure Boho-Luxe Chic, blending ancient ruins, lush jungle, and pristine Caribbean beaches with a wellness-meets-hedonism spirit. It's sophisticated day-to-night experiences that require planning your whole trip around.

  • The Style Factor is a 10/10: If Mykonos is high-end glam, Tulum is the runway for effortless, earthy, and aspirational Boho-Chic. It’s flowy linen, neutral tones, and barefoot luxury. You don't just go; you adopt the Tulum uniform.

  • The "Nauti" Factor is High-End and Intimate: The indulgence is refined—mezcal cocktails, world-class dining, and exclusive jungle parties. It's an exceptional, high-vibration Nauti experience that requires more intentional planning than the legendary, spontaneous chaos of a 3-Anchor destination.

⚓ Where to Drop Anchor: The Tulum Venue Ratings

Crew, listen up. Here are the specific spots where you need to drop anchor to guarantee the most Nauti experience in Tulum:

Venue Official Nauti Rating What It Means Why It Earned the Rating
Papaya Playa Project (PPP) ⚓⚓⚓ Ultimate Nauti Experience Bucket list. Legendary. The undisputed epicenter of the Tulum party scene. For its legendary Saturday night or Full Moon parties, it transforms into an amphitheater where dancing barefoot on the sand to world-class DJs is the definition of a bucket list Nauti experience.
Taboo ⚓⚓ Must-Visit Plan your trip around it. High-energy, "see-and-be-seen" party dining. The place to plan your "big night out" for the over-the-top, Mediterranean-party-on-the-Caribbean vibe with electrifying music.
RosaNegra ⚓⚓ Must-Visit Plan your trip around it. Brings the high-octane celebration to the lagoon side. Famous for sparkler-filled celebrations, live Latin music, and a wild, celebratory "dinner-that-turns-into-a-party."
Gitano (Jungle or Beach) ⚓⚓ Must-Visit Plan your trip around it. The original "disco ball in the jungle." An essential part of the Tulum circuit for signature mezcal cocktails, incredible aesthetics, and the guaranteed-to-happen dance party under the palms.
Azulik (Kin Toh) ⚓⚓ Must-Visit Plan your trip around it. A "Must-Visit" for its sheer architectural wonder. You must plan an evening here to climb into one of the private "nests" over the jungle canopy for a mind-blowing sunset experience.
Casa Malca ⚓ Nauti-Approved A total vibe. Once Pablo Escobar's mansion, now an art-filled luxury hotel. Drop anchor here for an afternoon to wander a living gallery and soak in the eclectic, high-fashion style. A total aesthetic vibe.
Ahau Tulum ⚓ Nauti-Approved A total vibe. Essential for the Ven a La Luz sculpture photo. It’s the mandatory "I was here" shot—a quick, essential stop that is 100% Nauti-Approved for the 'gram.
Matcha Mama ⚓ Nauti-Approved A total vibe. The perfect daytime pitstop. This roadside stand with its "I Love Tulum So Matcha" sign and cute swings is the definition of a "vibe." Go for the smoothie, stay for the photo op.

How to Do Tulum the Nauti Way

A 2-Anchor destination demands an elevated-yet-natural approach. Ditch the heels for chic flat sandals. Your packing list should lean heavily on linen sets, woven textures, and earthy-toned swimwear.

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