What To Wear In Tulum

Blue boho dress outfit for Tulum to wear in Tulum on vacation

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Ready for a Tulum beach vacation and need some inspiration on what to wear in Tulum, Mexico and what to pack for Tulum for those day trips to the ruins and cenotes and in general things to pack for Tulum?

The small beach town south of Cancun along the Mexican Riviera is known for its boho-chic beach vibe. Over the years and with gaining popularity that unique Tulum style, where jungle and beach meet design and fashion, has established itself.

In this Tulum outfit inspiration guide, I’ll share my favorite Tulum outfit ideas that are really inexpensive and easy to get online. I love everything boho, but don’t want to pay the oftentimes hefty prices of brands like Anthropologie, Free The People, Spell & The Gypsy, and the like (even though I love their boho clothes). So if you are looking for affordable boho chic clothes for Tulum, this is for you.

Also included: Additional essentials to pack for a Tulum beach vacation and Tulum packing lists for day trips and activities.

I hope you will find this packing list with essentials and outfits to wear in Tulum helpful and will get some good inspiration for your upcoming vacation in Mexico.

What Is The Weather Like In Tulum?

Dress For Tropical Beach Climate

Tulum has a Caribbean tropical climate, meaning the weather will be hot and humid most of the time. Therefore, summerly, flattery clothes for Tulum will generally be your best choice to pack.

For occasional “colder” and windy days in Tulum, a light cardigan/ sweater or jeans jacket and the like is useful to pack.

May to September

The hottest and most humid months in Tulum are May to September with average temperatures around 90 F. September and June can also get quite rainy.

During these months you don’t really need any warmer clothing. Pack light outfits and dresses for Tulum. It is also a good idea to bring an umbrella.

April & October

The bordering months of April and October are usually in the high 80s F. October can get quite some precipitation.

November to March

From November till March you will have the “coldest” months with pleasant temperatures in the low to mid 80 degrees Fahrenheit. These months also overlap with the high season in the Yucatan Peninsula.

We have been to the Riveria Maya during different times of the year, and it is safe to say, that almost always you will be fine with just summery outfits for Mexico. So if you are wondering, what Tulum outfits to pack, select light clothing.

If you want to be on the safe side, bring a pair of long pants and a light sweater or jeans jacket. Also, you can always go shopping in Tulum, there are a lot of cute little stores in Tulum along the beach road and in town.

Boho Beach Outfits For Tulum

In our Tulum packing guide I put together versatile boho outfits and beach essentials that are not only useful for a Tulum vacation but for really any beach vacation.

How To Dress In Tulum, Mexico?

There is not a specific dress code in Tulum, but you will notice a certain boho-inspired Tulum clothing style at Mexico’s most hip beach town. If you are into that kind of boho beach style, you are at the right place here.

In our guide will find Tulum outfit inspo to affordable beach outfits for Tulum like cover-ups, boho beach dresses, as well as sarongs, beach shorts, and more.

To make packing easy I put together a Tulum packing list followed by other essentials you may need on a beach vacation in Mexico.

Let’s take it away!

On the way to the beach in Tulum wearing a versatile boho sarong beach outfit — Versatile boho sarong on the way to the beach in Tulum

Tulum Outfit Ideas For The Beach

One Piece Bathing Suits & Bikinis

Starting with the obvious first. There is no Tulum beach vacation without a stylish one pice swimsuit or bikini. I mean, there could be, but that is for another blog post! 😉


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Tulum Style Clothes

Boho Long Beach Kimonos

Really nice Tulum-style clothes for when at the beach. These kimonos also work well off the beach. Thinking of a stroll along the beach road to explore all the cute little shops in Tulum.


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Wearing a flattery Tulum beach dress for sunset yoga at the beach

Boho Beach Dresses For Tulum

Long and short Tulum style dresses are not only great for the beaches in Mexico great foany beach vacation and summer in general.


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Maxi Boho Tulum Dresses

Tulum dress to wear to the beach and for going out

Other Tulum Clothes: Beach Shorts

Shorts shouldn’t be missing from your list of clothes to bring to Tulum. Especially when you go on tours from Tulum and do other activities, you will want to have some shorts in your suitcase.


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Bohemian Beach Cover-Ups

Crochet boho beach cover-ups for those typical Tulum looks.


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Zen time at beach lounge at Nueva Vida de Ramiro hotel in Tulum — A versatile sarong beach cover up should be on any Tulum packing list

Versatile Tulum Outfit: Bohemian Sarong & Blanket

Perfect as a cover up or, skirt or blanket. Or whatever you need it for, sarongs are super versatile.


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Long Beach Blouses


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Flattery light maxi beach dress for Tulum – a perfect Mexico outfit

Canvas Jute Beach Tote & Bamboo/ Straw Beach Bags

A natural little handbag or beach tote to complete that Tulum outfit.


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Swing at Cenote Cristalino Near Playa del Carmen — Rocking that sombrero in style

Beach Straw Hats

The same goes for straw hats, a must have Tulum beach essential and most importantly a sun protection.


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Best Places To Stay In Tulum With Private Pool

Lightweight silk dresses are great for hot and humid days in Tulum

Flip Flops & Canvas Shoes For Tulum

Comfortable yet chic flip flops and summer shoes for Tulum. High quality shoes go a long way.


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Can You Wear Heels In Tulum?

I would not recommend wearing heels in Tulum. Tulum is a rustic beach town with a lot of unpaved roads, unlike Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Your hotel will most likely also only have sandy paths around the property since the vibe in Tulum is eco & nature.

So heels are really not practical in Tulum! In general, you will spend most of your time by the beach in Tulum or adventuring around the jungle, visiting Mayan ruins like Muyil, and swimming in cenotes around Tulum.

I personally also don’t think it fits with the Tulum style and vibe. If you must, you could give wedges a try. These are a bit more practical and fit more with the “Tulum fashion”.

Tulum Outfits For Men

Wondering what to wear in Tulum for men? Here is some inspiration on Tulum-style clothing for men to wear.

Tulum Men’s Outfits Essentials

Swimming trunks, flip-flops, canvas shoes, linen shirt, and linen pants. A sun hat and sunglasses round up the outfit for men.


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Other Tulum Essentials To Pack

What else to bring to Tulum? Besides clothes for Tulum, there other things to consider to bring as well.

Boho Beach Blanket


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Essentials To Pack For Tulum Cenotes & Water Activities

Snorkeling in cenotes with snorkeling gear

If you are visiting a cenote in Tulum or going on a snorkeling adventure along the Riviera Maya, there are some more useful things to pack to make your life easier.

Useful Things To Pack For Cenotes In Tulum

A dry bag, and a quick-dry towel. Snorkeling gear also comes in handy, especially when going on boat trips or to cenotes.

What To Wear To Cenotes?

The obvious thing to pack for a cenote is a bathing suit. If you were wondering if you need water shoes for cenotes, we would highly recommend them. Wearing non-slip shoes made for the water just makes life a lot easier. However, they are not a must! You will be fine without them as well, but having them makes it more comfortable.


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There are plenty of amazing tours to take from Tulum, where all these things are super useful.

We wrote an entire blog post about the best cenotes near Tulum and as well as other top things to do in Tulum.

Things To Pack For Visiting The Tulum Ruins

Mayan archaeological site Muyil Ruins Tulum

Besides the famous cenotes, there are three Mayan ruins close by: The Tulum Archaeological Zone, the Muyil Ruins, and the Coba Pyramid.

Number one and two of the things to pack for visiting the ruins in Tulum are most definitely mosquito spray (especially for Muyil) and sunscreen (especially for the archaeological zone since it’s completely unshaded).

Bring a small day pack that fits your belongings, water, and a towel for swimming at the ruins beach Playa Ruinas.

What To Wear To Tulum Ruins?

When visiting the Tulum ruins also bring a sun hat, since the sun can be super harsh and there is no shade anywhere. Wear comfortable shoes that you can walk in but aren’t too hot to wear.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen is an absolute necessity when at the beach in Tulum, on day trips, or really anytime when in the sun. It should be top on the list of things to bring to Tulum.


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Mosquito Repellent

Another must-pack-for-Tulum is insect repellent. Especially when in Tulum in the jungle, there can be a lot of mosquitoes.

We prefer insect repellent with 20% picaridin over DEET for us, as it doesn’t damage clothes and plastics and appears to be less toxic. We recommend doing a quick google search to learn more about the topic! A good source is also the CDC and EPA.


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Tulum Style Day Pack


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Easier Packing For Tulum

One of our favorite travel essentials are packing cubes. The cubes make packing for Tulum and really any other trip so much easier. The seperate bags keep things organized and in place and easily accessible.

Check out our post for more travel packing hacks.


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Tulum Packing Lists

What To Pack For Tulum?

Here are our lists that help you not to forget anything when packing for Tulum: A general packing list for Tulum, a list with what to pack for Tulum cenotes, and lastly a list of things to pack for day trips and Mayan ruins excursions.

Travel Insurance For Tulum

Also something to consider for your trip besides what to pack for Tulum is travel insurance for Mexico.

What To Wear In Tulum

Boho Beach Outfits For Tulum

I hope you found this packing list with outfits to wear in Tulum helpful and got some good inspiration for your upcoming vacation at Mexico’s most popular beach paradise.

Check out our Tulum Guide with lots of things to do in Tulum and our Tulum Cenote Guide for swimming and snorkeling adventures.

To make the journey to Mexico more comfortable read this post Travel Like A Pro: Useful Travel Essentials for travel hacks and gear that make traveling easier.

Julia & Felipe

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