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Playa Paraiso

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Playa Paraiso
4.5
#17 of 88 things to do in Tulum
Beaches
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Though less than a mile from the Tulum Archaeological Site, Playa Paraiso is surrounded by untouched forests, giving it an idyllic and secluded feel—perfect for relaxing at. Take a dip in the crystal-clear waters before indulging in some delicious seafood at one of the beachfront restaurants. You can also go on a boat tour to snorkel around coral reefs. For better weather, you might want to plan your trip between April and May to avoid hurricane season. During the warmer months, you may come across seaweed on the beach, but don't let that stop you from enjoying this beautiful spot. – Tripadvisor
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Address
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Restaurants
664 within 5 kms
La Plaza Buffet
160
39 m$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
CLEO Tulum Restaurant
68
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Bar • Mediterranean
Kogure
55
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Seafood • Sushi
Ramón Tulum
22
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Seafood • Fusion
Villa Pescadores Restaurante
226
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Latin • Bar
Kai Tulum RESTAURANTE
112
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Seafood • Fusion
Loyal Order Tulum
48
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • Mediterranean
Agusto Beach
23
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • International
El Paraiso Restaurant and Beach Club
363
75 m$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Bar • Seafood
El Paraiso Beach Club & Restaurant
11
8.6 mMexican
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Attractions
50 within 10 kms
Tulum Archaeological Site
30,274
1.6 kmAncient Ruins
Mystika Immersive
971
1.7 kmSpeciality Museums • Art Museums
Tulum Tower
286
1.8 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mayan Beach
960
1.5 kmBeaches
Parque Nacional Tulum
176
1.5 kmNational Parks
Cenotes Sac Actun
1,754
3.4 kmCaverns & Caves
Ziggy Beach
980
Beaches • Beach & Pool Clubs
Laguna Kaan Luum
391
3.1 kmBodies of Water
Tankah
156
4.6 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Parque Dos Ojos
181
4 kmBodies of Water
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
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3,173
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1,101
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393
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12Travel_bug12
London, UK103 contributions
Save your money, don't go
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Another rip off beach where you will get people chasing you trying to sell you things you don't want.
Even to get to the beach is 58 pesos per person to enter the "archeological zone" and yes you have to pay it. That does not cover the entrance to the disappointing ruins either.

Hardly any shade on the beach as all the beach clubs have taken over the best parts.

Just a sad place I'd never call "paradise" more light nightmare.
Written October 1, 2023
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Anna L
Oulu, Finland8 contributions
Dont go!!!
May 2023 • Couples
Huge dissapoinment! Dont waste your time and money here! It is absolutely sad to see how pure nature is ruined here. Beach full of sea weed and beautiful nature does not exists here anymore. You also need to pay to access to beach and parking a scooter also! Marine patrols everywhere and also people who try to cheat money from tourists, whole place is very disturbing.

Please dont support this place.
Written May 25, 2023
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Aldo M
1 contribution
Terrible food and drinks
Apr. 2023
Food at the restaurant was terrible, 90% of the food was just vegetables. Drinks were awful as well. Do not recommend at all, avoid at all cost!
Written April 29, 2023
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koebe
Edmonton, Canada95 contributions
Very disappointing.
Feb. 2023 • Family
The beach is covered with sargassum seaweed. Some of the establishments have made mounds 6-10 feet tall and in other places it takes up 6 feet of width along the beach. The smell is rancid.

Getting there was a nightmare. The traffic was some of the worst I have ever experienced. There is no place to park.

The military patrols the roads and the beach. The water is full of boats with gasoline engines.

We were constantly solicited to purchase trinkets.

A very demoralizing and disappointing afternoon. It’s tragic to see the chaotic development here. And then we learned that less than 2 percent of hotels and housing has a septic system. Raw sewage is being put into the underwater river which then feeds into the ocean. Destruction of nature’s beauty by humans at its finest.
Written February 9, 2023
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Vacationer677903
1 contribution
Fantastic Beach
Jan. 2023
Fantastic beach and great food served by the beach club at an affordable price. Good snorkelling and swimming.
Written January 12, 2023
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cacheswick
Stamford, CT58 contributions
Beaching it with the Locals
Jan. 2023
Lovely beach just south of the Maya preserve. It is filled with local families, kids, volley ball, boats, etc. We had a great day enjoying the atmosphere and almost avoiding the incessant music blasted on the more southerly beaches. While we still paid for an umbrella and a spot on the sand, it was considerably cheaper than the in-town beaches.

Beautiful.

Be careful, my daughter was allergic to the seaweed which apparently happens to those with sensitive skin.
Written January 5, 2023
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Rocco A
38 contributions
Beautiful beach
Dec. 2022 • Family
In my opinion one of the nicesr beach areas in Tulum. Nice white sand and boue water; really feels like paradise. Just make sure to visit when there is no seagrass ;)
Written December 24, 2022
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HannuVantaalta
Helsinki, Finland231 contributions
Nice Beach
Dec. 2022
Not too crowded, very nice sand, restaurants available. Parking is a bit of a problem but is available for a cost.
Written December 20, 2022
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Alexei M
San Jose, United States36 contributions
Dangerous, overpriced, not worth it
Aug. 2022
Really bad experience in Tulum Mexico!
Arrived in Downtown Tulum, asked for a taxi ride to Playa Paraiso.
500 pesos one way. The taxi drivers are really shooting for the stars.
Same distance in Playa del Carmen -- 100 pesos.

Ok. Arrived in Playa Paraiso -- 300 pesos to sit on a chair on the beach.
That's creepy!!!
But ok. Overwhelming heat. Go to a restaurant there to hide from the sun.
500 pesos for a dish of shrimp and mussels, cooked to death.
In a scorching heat.

People!!!
Are you serious???
THIS ????? For tourism????

If you are still in doubt, your return taxi ride is another 500 pesos. There is nothing else to ride on.

Seriously, wake up and stay away of this hell hole.
Written September 1, 2022
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Emily W
Ohio7 contributions
Sargassum Stinks (Literally)
Jul. 2022
This is a "public" beach but you have to pay for chairs if you don't want to sit on the sand. And there isn't much clean sand at the time of writing. Unfortunately, this beach is practically unenjoyable thanks to the sargassum problem.
Written August 1, 2022
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