Lum Ha · Tulum · Mexico

The surrounding
area

Step outside Lot 19 and discover one of the most remarkable natural and cultural landscapes in the Americas — cenotes, jungle art, and ancient biodiversity, all within minutes.

Natural wonders

Cenotes on your doorstep

The Yucatán's famous cenotes — sacred Mayan freshwater sinkholes fed by underground rivers — begin less than a minute from Lot 19. Six are within an 8-minute drive.

Cenote Car Wash — shallow cenote with lily pads and crystal-clear water
2 minutes away
Cenote Car Wash

Despite its quirky name — locals once washed cars here — this open cenote is beloved for its shallow, lily-pad-dotted waters and incredible snorkelling. Fish dart through crystal-clear shallows above a bed of lily roots, and it's one of the best spots in the region for an easy, accessible swim.

Cenote Santa Cruz — a quiet, intimate cenote tucked into the jungle
3 minutes away
Cenote Santa Cruz

A quieter, more intimate cenote tucked into the jungle. Santa Cruz is a local favourite for its calm, mirror-like water and unhurried atmosphere. At 3.8 metres deep it's perfect for a peaceful morning swim before the day begins — your own private patch of paradise steps from home.


AZULIK Uh May — biomorphic architecture woven through the jungle AZULIK Uh May interior
Cultural landmark · 15 min away

AZULIK
Uh May

Nestled deep in the Mayan jungle, AZULIK Uh May is a 10-acre creative complex unlike anything else on earth. Conceived by architect-ecologist Roth and built entirely by indigenous Mayan craftspeople — without a single blueprint or tree felled — its biomorphic structures emerge organically from the forest floor, weaving around 250-year-old trees.

At its heart sits SFER IK Museion, a womb-like contemporary art museum where barefoot visitors wander vine-covered walkways past world-class installations. The complex also hosts a fashion lab, recording studio, artist residencies, and a jungle cuisine dining experience where the chef improvises a personal menu from the surrounding forest.

Art & Architecture Jungle Dining Workshops Zero carbon build
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Biodiversity

Flora & fauna of
the Tulum jungle

The jungle surrounding Lot 19 is part of the Yucatán's extraordinary ecosystem — a living mosaic of rare wildlife and native plants, many with deep roots in Mayan culture and medicine.

Yucatán Parrot
Yucatán Parrot
Amazona xantholora
Vivid green with a yellow forehead and red wing flash. Nests in tree cavities and fills the jungle canopy with raucous calls at dawn.
Jaguar
Jaguar
Panthera onca
The largest cat in the Americas and a sacred figure in Mayan mythology. Shy, solitary and apex — its presence in the Yucatán jungle is a mark of a healthy ecosystem.
Ocelot
Ocelot
Leopardus pardalis
A stealthy nocturnal cat with exquisite spotted markings. Rare to spot but resident in the jungle patches around Tulum.
Yucat\u00e1n White-tailed Deer
Yucatán White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus yucatanensis
A smaller, honey-coloured subspecies endemic to the Yucatán peninsula. Graceful browsers of the forest edge, often seen at dusk along quiet jungle roads.
Morelet's Crocodile
Morelet's Crocodile
Crocodylus moreletii
A smaller, docile crocodile species that inhabits cenotes and lagoons throughout the region — a living remnant of the Cretaceous.
Blue Morpho Butterfly
Blue Morpho Butterfly
Morpho peleides
Iridescent electric-blue wings that flash like mirrors in the jungle light. One of the most spectacular insects in the Americas.
Yucatán Spider Monkey
Yucatán Spider Monkey
Ateles geoffroyi
Long-limbed and acrobatic, these intelligent primates swing through the upper canopy and are a protected species in Mexico.
Roadside Hawk of the Yucatán
Roadside Hawk
Rupornis magnirostris
A bold, vocal raptor commonly seen perched along jungle roads and forest edges, hunting lizards and small birds.
Black Iguana
Black Iguana
Ctenosaura similis
One of the fastest lizards on earth, these prehistoric-looking reptiles bask on limestone rocks and walls throughout the region.
White-lipped Mud Turtle
White-lipped Mud Turtle
Kinosternon leucostomum
Found in the cenotes and freshwater pools of the area, this small turtle is a charming feature of the local aquatic ecosystem.
Keel-billed Toucan
Keel-billed Toucan
Ramphastos sulfuratus
The iconic rainbow-billed toucan — a splash of vivid colour in the forest canopy and one of Tulum's most beloved residents.
White-nosed Coati
White-nosed Coati
Nasua narica
Curious, sociable and endlessly entertaining — coatis forage in troops through the undergrowth and are a daily jungle companion.
Plumeria blossom
Plumeria
Plumeria rubra
The sacred Mayan flower, deeply fragrant with waxy white and yellow blooms. Used in ceremonies and woven into the cultural identity of the Yucatán.
Chaya \u2014 the Mayan spinach
Chaya
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius
The "Mayan spinach" — a nutrient-dense leafy plant found throughout jungle gardens, prized for centuries as both food and medicine.
Bougainvillea cascading in bloom
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea glabra
Explosive cascades of magenta, orange and white that tumble over stone walls and jungle fences throughout the Tulum area.
Pitaya \u2014 dragon fruit cactus
Pitaya (Cactus Fruit)
Hylocereus undatus
The "dragon fruit" of the Yucatán — sprawling cactus vines that climb through the jungle and produce brilliant pink fruit with delicately sweet flesh.
Heliconia flower
Heliconia
Heliconia latispatha
Bold, architectural flowers in vivid orange and red that erupt from lush green foliage — a dramatic tropical accent found throughout jungle gardens.
Passion fruit on the vine
Passion Fruit
Passiflora edulis
Climbing vines with extraordinarily intricate flowers, followed by fragrant purple fruit whose tart pulp flavours cocktails, sorbets and fresh jugos across Mexico.
Tamarind pods on the tree
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica
A long-lived shade tree producing sweet-sour brown pods, used across Mexican cuisine from candies to moles — a staple of the tropical homestead garden.
Papaya fruit ripening on the tree
Papaya
Carica papaya
Fast-growing and famously productive, papaya trees line jungle gardens across Tulum, yielding honey-sweet orange fruit for breakfasts all year round.
Guan\u00e1bana \u2014 soursop fruit
Guanábana
Annona muricata
Known in English as soursop — spiky green fruit with creamy white flesh that tastes like a blend of strawberry, pineapple and cream. A prized Mayan medicinal plant.
Ceiba \u2014 the sacred Mayan tree
Ceiba Tree
Ceiba pentandra
The sacred World Tree of the Maya, its enormous buttressed trunk and towering canopy anchor the jungle and hold profound spiritual significance.