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Arca

Tulum

Imagine an oasis carved out of the heart of the jungle on the Yucatan Peninsula’s Quintana Roo. This trove of liquid and culinary treasures is Tulum’s Arca. Wooden tables sit in the shade of centuries-old trees and sweeping, blooming flora. Within this natural paradise, the hip crowd finds solace from the busy streets outside, and are cared for by attentive staff who are passionate about hospitality.

René Redzepi protégé Jose Luis Hinostroza helms the restaurant and the kitchen. Emphasising open-fire cooking and the region’s unique fruits and vegetables, he creates masterpieces of bold flavours. The bar, commanded by head bartender Peter Sánchez, maintains Hinostroza’s high standards, with a cocktail menu divided into four pillars that speak to its immediate habitat: flowers, leaves, seeds and fruits. Tulum’s sultry, tropical vibes are portrayed in cocktails like the Melipona: whiskey, Xtabentún, sour orange from Yucatán, ginger and smoked Melipona honey. A true oasis deep in Tulum’s jungle.

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