Relax by day or party all night at this local favorite
Trade winds, blue water and a hammock strung in the shade. This would be reason enough to make Papaya Club de Playa your beach HQ when in Tulum. But, there’s more. This waterfront vacation complex includes a double-decker bar that overhangs the beach, a pair of dining palapas, a waterfront dance floor, view tower and amphitheater-style seating enclaves that overlook the ocean and a performance stage. The midday scene is mellow, with swimmers and sunbathers mingling with diners and work- from-anywhere gypsies who sync their laptops and tables to Wi-Fi and redefine the office experience.
Things heat up after dark, when DJs and live bands own the night, rum drinks fuel the dance floor and an impromptu skinny dip is always a possibility. Not to be missed are the monthly full moon parties, which run until the early hours of the morning. The kitchen and bar turn out a tempting range of food and libations, and for those who never want to leave, the Papaya also offers accommodations ranging from rustic to eco- chic. The club is located near the northern end of the Tulum Beach if you somehow miss the sign, most anyone in town can provide directions to this local landmark.
