TULUM, Mexico – With the start of the summer vacation season, Tulum has launched an innovative and welcoming initiative for incoming tourists. In collaboration with the Municipality’s Economic Directorate, local restaurants offer welcome drinks to Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport visitors.
Tourists are greeted with unique and refreshing cocktails designed to provide an authentic and memorable experience from arrival. Among the options are the “Ola Rosa,” “Cinco,” and “Mezcal with Scorpion and Grasshopper.” Each of these beverages has been crafted by professional mixologists using local ingredients, such as hibiscus flowers, artisanal mezcal, and worm salt, to capture the distinctive essence and flavor of the region.
This initiative aims to offer vacationers a warm welcome and promote Tulum’s rich gastronomic culture. By highlighting the use of local ingredients, mixologists and restaurants showcase the region’s biodiversity and culinary tradition. The collaboration between the restaurants and the Municipality’s Economic Directorate is a concerted effort to enhance the tourist experience, making their stay in Tulum unforgettable from the moment they land.
The selection of cocktails is no coincidence. Each drink has been carefully crafted to reflect the culture and history of Tulum. For example, the “Ola Rosa” uses hibiscus flowers, locally known as “jamaica,” popular in Mexican cuisine for their refreshing taste and antioxidant properties. The “Cinco” is a blend of tropical fruits and mezcal, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, ideal for cooling off on a hot day. The “Mezcal with Scorpion and Grasshopper” is perhaps the boldest of all, combining the robust spirit of mezcal with the exotic flavors of scorpion and grasshopper, insects that are part of traditional Oaxacan cuisine and represent a connection to Mexico’s indigenous roots.
The recently inaugurated Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport has become a key gateway for tourists visiting the Riviera Maya. Its modern infrastructure and strategic location provide easy access to the region’s natural and archaeological wonders, including the famous Mayan ruins of Tulum, white sand beaches, and nature reserves. The welcome drink initiative is just one of many efforts to position Tulum as a world-class tourist destination, offering natural and cultural beauty, hospitality, and high-quality services.
In addition to the cocktail offer, tourists will receive information about local events, cultural activities, and recommendations for places to visit in Tulum and its surroundings. This information is provided in collaboration with the Tulum Tourism Office, which works with restaurants and the Economic Directorate to ensure visitors have access to a wide range of experiences during their stay.
Special events and promotions at participating restaurants also complement the welcome drink reception. Tourists can enjoy tastings, mixology demonstrations, and workshops on using local ingredients in cuisine. These events educate visitors about Tulum’s cultural and culinary richness while fostering community and connection between tourists and residents.
This initiative reflects Tulum’s commitment to offering unique and memorable experiences to its visitors, highlighting its cultural identity and hospitality. By promoting the use of local ingredients and closely collaborating with municipal authorities, Tulum’s restaurants are setting a standard of excellence and authenticity that positions the destination as one of the most attractive and welcoming in Mexico.
