Maria del Mar

In its own private cove, Maria del Mar is a tranquil retreat with a contemporary cool character, its 18 rooms in an airy minimalist beach vibe punctuated with up-cycled furniture made from old fishing boats, Acapulco chairs and dreamcatchers.

There’s a palm-shaded pool if you don’t fancy swimming in the sea, a small spa and rustic Mexican-Argentinean grill restaurant in a beach hut that leads into a cool bar and chill-out area.

As well as exploring the historic sites of Tulum and beautiful Sian Ka’an biosphere, you can take kitesurfing lessons on the beach, paddleboard, dive and snorkel.