BACAB Tulum: A Cultural Residence in La Veleta

Hidden in the heart of Tulum, Mexico, in the creative neighborhood of La Veleta, BACAB exists somewhere between a hotel and a home. It is a place designed for both short and long stays, where people arrive for a week, a month, or an entire season, and often stay longer than planned.

What connects them all is a shared appreciation for the atmosphere created here and the way everyday life unfolds naturally around art, wellbeing, and community. More than a building, BACAB is a dynamic living ecosystem, shaped by the people who live, create, and gather within it.

Developed by BACAB Capital, this Mexican hotel is the flagship residence of a new generation of conscious projects in Tulum. It was designed as a cultural residence and creative hub for those seeking a lifestyle with purpose beyond the traditional hotel experience.

Who Stays at BACAB Hotel

Tulum has long attracted people looking for more than a vacation. Artists, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, long-term residents, and travelers in transition — the city draws those who want beauty, freedom, and a slower rhythm without stepping away from culture or connection.

BACAB reflects that mindset. It does not separate short-term guests from long-term residents. Everyone shares the same spaces, the same rhythm, and the same ecosystem. Here, intentional guests and visionary minds coexist, allowing knowledge, experience, and creative energy to circulate freely.

You will meet locals who have lived in Tulum for years, people who arrive every winter and return to the same room, and travelers who planned to stay for a few nights and ended up extending their stay. Over time, differences fade. What remains is a shared appreciation for aesthetics, creativity, and meaningful daily experiences.

A Typical Day at BACAB

Imagine waking up in a spacious room at a boutique hotel in Tulum, stretching slowly in a soft bed with the jungle just beyond the window, while coffee brews in your kitchen. There is no rush and no fixed agenda, and the day begins at its own pace.

In the morning, you might head to Artery for a drawing session or do yoga at the Wellness Center. These moments create space to focus, move, and reconnect with yourself, setting a grounded tone for the day ahead.

Later, the rooftop becomes a natural meeting point. Sun-filled hours pass by the pool through conversations, shared stories, and unplanned encounters. Some work from their laptops, others swim, read, or simply stay present. The rhythm here feels distinctly different from a typical Tulum hotel experience.

By midday, you may hop on a scooter and head toward the beach or into town. You can explore the surrounding area further through our La Veleta Guide. This town’s energy unfolds beyond the gates, while BACAB, located in La Veleta, remains a place to return to – calm, familiar, and grounding.

As evening arrives, private terraces offer space to unwind. At night, the Garden transforms into a shared setting for open-air cinema, acoustic music by the fire, and community gatherings. This is daily life at BACAB.

Part of the Community

What makes BACAB different is not only its design or location, but its role within the neighborhood. The hotel functions as a meeting point: a space to learn, connect, and share. Art exhibitions, sketching sessions, wellness practices, cinema nights, rooftop gatherings, and community events form the backbone of life here, offering a different perspective on things to do in Tulum beyond nightlife-driven experiences.

In its first year alone, BACAB hosted over 120 community events, including art exhibitions, workshops, wellbeing activities, and cultural meetings open to the local community. An active artist-in-residence program supports local and international creatives, while collaborations with designers, spiritual coaches, and sustainable local talents help shape a shared vision of Tulum rooted in creativity and conscious living.

BACAB works closely with People of Tulum, supporting local initiatives, charity and community-driven projects. These efforts extend beyond guests and residents, strengthening everyday connections and contributing to a version of Tulum built on collaboration, care, and real cultural exchange.

A Place You Can Call Home

For those staying long-term in Tulum, BACAB offers something rare: stability. As a boutique hotel in Tulum and a thoughtfully designed hotel in Mexico welcoming extended stays, the residences are created for real life, with space to work, rest, and host friends. Over time, routines form, favorite corners emerge, and the ecosystem becomes familiar.

Short-term guests experience this atmosphere just as strongly. Even a week here offers a sense of integration. You are not passing through a generic hotel, but entering a living environment shaped by the people who choose to stay in Tulum this way.

Many return year after year. Others extend unexpectedly. What begins as a visit often becomes a connection. In a city defined by constant movement, BACAB Hotel offers something grounding: a place to arrive, settle, and belong for as long as you choose. It is not defined by how long you stay, but by how it makes you feel while you are there.