Rising up along the shimmering turquoise shores of Tulum, this rustic and hidden eco-resort consists of wooden villas fashioned out of organic bamboo and palm fronds. An immersive and romantic jungle retreat, Azulik asks you to leave your inhibitions at the door: featuring the barest of necessities (no shoes, no showers) and barely any electric light, you find yourself luxuriating in pure wonder at the natural world, from the immense starry sky above to the fragrant sea breeze that whispers through each open air villa.
Dedicated to immersing guests in the ancient Maya culture, the vibrant hotel sits on the stunning Sian Ka’an reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site that spans 780,000 acres. Every detail of this one of a kind retreat pays respect to the beauty and power of nature, from the use of sustainable building materials to the lack of light pollution to the incredible vegan menu they offer. It feels like a different world, one that reminds us of the importance of looking to the past as we try to find a way forward to a better future. Book your stay here.
Dedicated to immersing guests in the ancient Maya culture, the vibrant hotel sits on the stunning Sian Ka’an reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site that spans 780,000 acres. Every detail of this one of a kind retreat pays respect to the beauty and power of nature, from the use of sustainable building materials to the lack of light pollution to the incredible vegan menu they offer. It feels like a different world, one that reminds us of the importance of looking to the past as we try to find a way forward to a better future. Book your stay here.
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| Azulik Eco-Hotel and Mayan Wellness Center. |
Azulik is an extremely private and enchanting, adults only Eco-Hotel and Mayan Wellness Center. It is located by the sea in Tulum, Mexico just 3 km south of the Tulum Archaeological Zone and 4 km from the center of Tulum town.
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| Water is the main element at Azulik |
Water is the main element at Azulik. There is a Cenote and a wetland within the premises, the Cenote providing water to all villas, encouraging us to slow down and relax in bath tubs while enjoying the sea views around. Life originated in water and with 65% of the human body being made of water and 71% of the earth surface, water is life and water is so important to Azulik.
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| The elevated jungle walkways lead to spacious wooden tree houses. |
The elevated jungle walkways lead to spacious wooden tree houses. They each have a private deck and outdoor day beds to enjoy the lush jungle and the Caribbean Sea. Some rooms are faced straight out to the sea and came complete with a pool and swing, the perfect combination for relaxing and forgetting a world beyond of Azulik.
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| The perfect combination for relaxing and forgetting a world beyond. |
There is no electricity, telephones, TV or wifi in rooms, so you can relax and reconnect with nature. At Azulik, they believe that showers contribute to stress in modern day life, so you are instead encouraged to take your time for a proper bath in the stunning mosaic bath tub, with water direct from the cenote and to wash your hair with the coconut shell cap. And rather than light bulbs, returning to your room in the evening, it will have been romantically lit up by candles dotted all over.
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| The heart of the hotel is it’s spa. |
The heart of the hotel is it’s spa, dedicated to helping you find your balance with medicinal baths, yoga classes and a Mayan-inspired rebirth ceremony. A welcome ceremony is performed when you arrive, helping you to ease into the Mayan way of life. The essence of Azulik is its projects with local communities to maintain the Mayan culture spirit. The Spa domo is the symbol of the commitment to share energy with the local communities. It is here that yoga takes place every morning at 8am and I was so lucky to visit while yoga teacher Dee was leading the classes.
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| Unlike most hotels in Tulum, Azulik has a private beach. |
Unlike most hotels in Tulum, Azulik has a private beach, where clothing is optional. The powder white sand and cool Caribbean breeze are the closest combination to paradise that I’ve experienced. A private beach club vibe, guacamole and margaritas on hand, there is no where better to enjoy a day.
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| Mayan-Mexican Avant-Garde Cuisine. |
KIN TOH
As the sun begins to set on the day, Kin Toh adds to the magic of Azulik. Birds nests have been built that can be reached from a suspension bridge, offering the most privileged panoramic views of the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean coastline. Built on stilts above Tulum’s Mayan jungle, this is the best location in all of Tulum from which to gaze at the beautiful Caribbean sunsets.
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| The most romantic dining experience, maybe in all of Mexico. |
The restaurant serves Mayan-Mexican avant-garde cuisine using local ingredients and native cuisine. As in the hotel, the organic architecture runs throughout with small details adding a dream-like twist to the setting. Sitting 12 meters above the ground with jaw-dropping views over the trees, wooden bridges leading you to open areas and there are spaces with hammock nets that suspend between the trees where you can relax while you’re waiting for dinner. The whole setting gets lit up with candles once the sun sets, providing the most romantic dining experience, maybe in all of Mexico.
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| Zak Ik is a luxury boutique inside Azulik Resort. |
ZAK IK
Zak Ik is a luxury boutique inside Azulik Resort, underneath Kin Toh Treetop Restaurant in Tulum, Mexico that sells everything from shoes, handbags, and totes to dresses, tops, swim coverups and more.
Zak Ik boutique exclusively features local artists and traditional construction methods, making it both eco-friendly, and an important piece of local culture. Many items were one of a kind, so if you’re in the area and in search of something unique, definitely check them out!
Zak Ik is an organic little universe as Azulik is, in constant movement and change aligned with the moon circle.
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| Originality are presented in this concept store. |
The Zak Ik experience will bring you back in a world which is proving that humans do not need of most updated technologies to be amazed by pureness. Come, visit, learn and share your ideas and perspectives. Each one of us is a story and we wish to meet you to make the future more relevant.
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| Eco-friendly, and an important piece of local culture. |
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Zak Ik Luxury Boutique Inside Azulik Resort Tulum
