La Veleta is one of Tulum’s hottest neighborhoods. In the last few years, it has grown rapidly and has become a tourist favorite for some pretty obvious reasons. In this post, you’ll discover why I can’t recommend enough that you consider staying in (or at least exploring) La Veleta while visiting Tulum for your destination boudoir shoot.
Let’s explore why…
For one, La Veleta is Tulum’s most recently developed area and is a hub for luxury condo towers and boutique Airbnbs. These accommodations are top quality, yet tend to be more affordable than Tulum’s Hotel Zone. (View our, Where to Stay While Visiting Tulum, blog post for our hotel zone and in-town recommendations)
In addition, La Veleta is a prime location situated between the beach and the city. Tulum recently added a direct access road to the beach from La Veleta. This means what used to be a cross town trip to the beach is now a 10-minute scooter ride!
On the other hand, La Veleta is a 5-10 minute bike ride from El Centro (Tulum’s city center). So, no matter what activities you have planned in Tulum, they will be easily accessible from your La Veleta stay.
Finally, La Veleta has become known for it’s chic and up-and-coming social and fine dining scenes. From casual hipster eats, to world-class restaurants, to markets, and traditional healing ceremonies, there are endless things to do while visiting La Veleta.
Here are our top recommendations for restaurants, activities, and accommodations in La Veleta:
Where to Eat:
- Brunch at La Pebeta
- Vegan & vegetarian fine dining at Tierra
- Pizza at La Pizzine
- A garden breakfast at Sondio del Mar
- Fresh juice at Jugos Naturales Paco Pacorro
- Romantic Italian at Canova Cantina
- Wine and gourmet pizza on the patio at Pizzeria Manglar
- Artisanal Italian baked goods and coffee at Italdo Pasteleria
What to Do:
- Yoga, sound healing, and a massage at Holistika Hotel
- Yoga and healing ceremonies at Sondio del Mar
- Gourmet food and wellness product shopping at the Gypsea Market
- Hooka and drinks at Mistico Garden
Where to Stay:
- Browse La Veleta accommodations on Airbnb
** Visit our recent blog post, How To Get To Tulum, Mexico for our transportation recommendations.
Looking for something to do beyond the beach? Our photo shoots in Tulum are offered throughout the year and will for sure be the highlight of your trip!
Visit our quick guide on Tulum and Your Boudoir Session to learn more.