I'm staying at Villa Matisse, a 3 stories house with 6 rental rooms in Tulum pueblo. At 350 USD/month it's an economic and homey solution compared to the beach resorts. I've got a private bathroom with hot water and there's a common area with kitchenette.
Tulum hasn't changed much over the last two years. A new bus station, some new restaurants, but nothing drastic. The beach, just a short 35 Pesos taxi ride away, is vast and seemingly endless. And though windswept this time of the year, it's still a great place to hang out.
Today I plan on checking out some dive centers, as it won't take long before the need to submerge will just be irresistible.
