Azulik | Eduardo Roth

The desire to reestablish an authentic dialogue with nature and reconnect with the essential is the starting point for AZULIK, a hideaway with a unique architecture nestling between the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean and the exuberant jungle vegetation of the Yucatan Peninsula. In this veritable Eden, where the waves break on shores of pale sand and run into the mangroves, luxury throws off affectation to form a harmonious kaleidoscope where hospitality, wellbeing, cooking, art, fashion, design, architecture and creativity stimulate the senses.

A pioneer of barefoot luxury and sustainability in Tulum, AZULIK—whose name combines the word ‘azul’, meaning ‘blue’ in Spanish, and ‘Ik’, meaning ‘wind’ in Mayan—has for two decades been a hallmark of balance between ancestral wisdom and recent innovation to create a unique experience. Conceived in an instinctive, unconventional manner by Eduardo Roth—a self-taught architect, ecologist, philanthropist and entrepreneur—AZULIK expresses a tribal identity through a structural grammar all its own, composed of organic forms that merge into the surroundings and favor the use of natural materials and textures.

Expansive and comfortable, the seafront villas have been designed as refuges for contemporary nomads. The ambience that unfolds in them evokes the elements, celestial bodies and pre-Hispanic cultures. Each one of the 48 suites presents a unique design that reinterprets rustic craft traditions, while integrating in a natural manner to the surrounding landscape. These rooms invite guests to take a conscious pause from the rhythm of everyday life, with palm-leaf roofs, ample views and terraces finished with reeds. The furnishings, made from tropical timber, coexist in harmony with details such as the bath tubs clad in handmade tiles.

AZULIK is a celebration and homage to nature in multiple dimensions, including the cuisine offered by its five restaurants, which have won acclaim for their culinary fusions and connection with traditions.

The most recent addition, opening in May 2025, ITALIK is a trattoria with a contemporary spirit that honors the Italian family tradition combining localism and Mediterranean flavors, with a focus of awareness, health, and sustainability. Inspired by Sunday lunches, it celebrates gathering around the table with dishes that reflect history, passion and balance. The menu reclaims the authentic Mediterranean diet, where pasta—prepared with fresh, high-quality products—is the keystone, taking us on a journey to the purest essence of Italy. Elevated into the tree tops, Kin Toh reinterprets Mexican cuisine and the Mayan legacy with a chef-led menu expressed in dishes such as wild venison Tsi’Ik, or Maax Cay, Maya octopus cooked in top’la’antah style with an axiote and pipián peanut salsa.

A touch of Japanese subtlety comes to light in Tseen Ja, a restaurant that combines the ceremonial spirit of the Far East with shades of Mexico and elsewhere. The menu includes edamame beans poached in truffle oil, nigiri made with the catch of the day, wagyu sashimi or cod marinated in miso paste with chocolate. At Imix, located on the beach, the grill takes the lead in relaxing days facing the sea, accompanied by a creative mixology to enhance every moment. The menu, focused on seafood and snacks—including tiraditos, ceviches, cocktails and burgers—reinforces the fresh and informal approach, ideal for sharing and enjoying without haste. At Mantli foodies will discover an intimate space where mezcal is enjoyed from a ritual perspective that pays homage to its Oaxacan origins.

The name is a fusion of the word madre (mother) in Spanish and nantli, its equivalent in Nahuatl, evoking the nobility of this ancestral spirit. Situated at a height of 14 meters above the ground and with 360 degree panoramic views, the Copa del Pintor—like El Mirador, the rooftop bar at AZULIK with its floating terraces—is one of the ideal spaces to contemplate the golden sunsets and the moments in which nature reveals itself in all its splendor.

At AZULIK, wellbeing is approached from a holistic perspective that seeks to honor ancestral wisdom. This philosophy is expressed in the House of Ancestral Medicine, its wellness center, where non- invasive treatments are applied such as cacao ceremonies and temazcal, intended to revitalize body and spirit alike. These rituals are joined by curative treatments and practices at the Maya Spa— massages with reflexology techniques, deep tissue and hot stones—together with yoga and meditation classes, making up a comprehensive experience of deep relaxation. These wellbeing programs are complemented by the biohacking system at Elixik, a nutritional space and restaurant designed to reestablish balance over the course of the day, with drinks, breakfasts and lunchs prepared with superfoods containing energizing, detoxifying and regenerative properties.

At AZULIK, the relationship between nature, art and the ancestors has a symbiotic principle, reflecting its vision of design and the creative disciplines as generators of immersive experiences and unique collaborations. Transforming how we perceive and approach fashion and design is the mission of ANÍKENA, the boutique at AZULIK that highlights craftsmanship through a curated selection of garments and accessories with a disruptive approach and manufacturing processes rooted in ethical production and fair trade. A stay at AZULIK is enriched by the opportunity to discover AZULIK Uh May, its sister initiative nestled in the jungle, just 25 kilometers from Tulum, in the village of Francisco Uh May. Also known as City of Arts, this multidisciplinary complex houses both the SFER IK Uh May museum and the Jungle Cuisine restaurant. Its biomorphic and visionary architecture serves as a canvas for creativity, celebrating the biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Peninsula. Its galleries feature installations designed to interact with the space, while its programming brings together manifestos of technological innovation, sustainability and spirituality, with talents from around the world who are committed to a hopeful future.

At SFER IK, art is understood as an act of deep listening and co-creation between species, where humans become a channel for creative intelligence shared with all forms of life. Jungle Cuisine, meanwhile, offers a personalized gastronomic journey that highlights the healing properties of food, served on handmade tableware. Together, the two spaces transform each visit into an immersive experience where art manifests itself in all its forms. AZULIK, on the threshold of its twentieth anniversary, reaffirms its status as an outstanding destination in Tulum where nature and human beings genuinely coexist in harmony, once again, like at the beginning of time.

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Carretera Tulum - Punta Allen

KM 5 Zona Hotelera, 77780

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico