Can you drink on the street in Tulum?
Can you drink on the street in Tulum? Open alcohol containers in public are illegal in Mexico. You may face a fine or time in jail. 6.
Can you walk around with open alcohol in Mexico?
Open alcohol containers in public are illegal in Mexico.
Is tipping required in Mexico?
Much like in the U.S., in Mexico, it is customary to tip service workers in restaurants, hotels, and Ubers. The standard tip is 10% of the bill, but you can give more or less depending on the quality of service. Tipping is not required, but it is appreciated.
Do you need pants in Tulum?
Avoid wearing pants in Tulum unless it's lightweight and breathable (goes for both men and women). Tulum Town is much more casual! You should aim to cover up in town more. No need to wear a bikini, for example — the beach is 20 minutes away (unless you're wearing it underneath your clothes on your way to a cenote).
What to avoid in Tulum?
Stay away from drugs and drug-related activities. But when violent crime does happen here, it's usually related to drugs. If you're traveling solo, avoid going to secluded places at night. Bicycling is pretty tempting when you're in Tulum, but avoid bicycling around at night. Take a taxi if you're alone.
Can I bring a bottle of tequila from Mexico?
Alcohol. There are no federal limits on how much alcohol you can carry in your suitcase for personal use. One case is considered a good rule of thumb. But you will be taxed if you bring more than a one-liter bottle of alcohol from Mexico.
Is it safe to walk around Tulum at night?
Be cautious at night if you're traveling alone – Tulum isn't the most dangerous place at night, but in some places, it's not as well lit as it should be. Don't walk around alone late at night if you can avoid it — especially between the center of town and the beachfront hotel zone.
Can I brush my teeth with tap water in Tulum?
Although there will be some bacteria in the water from the tap it is fine to brush your teeth with, even if you are at a place where you can't drink the tap water.
Do you need cash in Tulum?
TIPS WHEN TRAVELING TO TULUM Most places in Tulum are cash-only. Most of the upscale hotels and hotel restaurants accept credit cards, but the stand-alone restaurants tend to not. While there are ATMs on Boca Paila (the coastal road), I would recommend bringing cash.
Can you use American cash in Tulum?
The currency in Tulum is Mexican Pesos, however, almost everywhere you go will accept USD or card payments. I recommend taking out some pesos before you arrive just in case. The majority of the time I had to pay in pesos was when I took a taxi.
Can you drink outside in Tulum?
Public drunkenness is illegal in Mexico, and you can expect this law to be enforced. You are not allowed to drink on public streets. However, it is perfectly fine to drink on your resort property.
Can you drink on the streets in Mexico?
In Mexico, it's illegal to drink alcohol in public streets and to carry open alcohol containers in public. You can drink at restaurants with liquor licenses that enable them to serve alcohol at outdoor tables on the sidewalk, but you can't buy beer at a 7-Eleven and drink it as you walk down the street.
Do you flush toilet paper in Tulum?
NO FLUSHING TOILET PAPER Like some of the foreign countries I have been too (Asia and Central America), in Mexico you cannot flush the toilet paper because their septic tanks cannot handle it. There was only rare occasions where there wasn't toilet paper so just keep a little tissue pouch on hand just in case.
Do I need to bring pesos to Tulum?
Many businesses in Tulum accept credit cards, but you'll need pesos for taxi rides, taco stands, excursions, etc. It's also wise to carry cash in order to tip taxi drivers, servers, housekeepers, or anyone who provides a service/assistance during your trip. This goes a long way, especially now.