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Sunset

Tulum Golden Hour: Tacos, Views, and Drinks

Grab a bite of al pastor, catch the sun dipping below the horizon from a quiet beach, and finish the night with live music.

Best time: 18:30About 200 min

Timeline

  1. 18:18

    Antojitos La Chiapaneca

    Eat tacos at Antojitos La Chiapaneca. This massively popular spot serves delicious al pastor with incredible quick service. Watch out for the orange habanero salsa; the heat sneaks up on you.

  2. 18:48

    TEALUM

    Walk five minutes to TEALUM. This is a beach spot perfect for settling in before the sun goes down.

  3. 19:08

    TEALUM

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the W, matching your view from this beach.

  4. 19:53

    Batey's

    Head to Batey's for the end of the night. This lively open-air bar offers the best live music in town, along with mojitos and guarapo.

Local tip

Antojitos La Chiapaneca is open until 13:00 the next day, so it is open for your early dinner. Batey's has no listed closing time, but live music venues typically wind down after midnight. TEALUM is a beach club, so check if they have food or drink service available at that specific hour.

Check before you go

  • Antojitos La Chiapaneca is open Mo-Su 17:30-13:00.
  • Batey's is a lively bar; keep your wits about you in crowded nightlife areas.

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