How does it actually work?

Find the group that matches your rhythm, send the WhatsApp intro, and expect a reply the same day — sometimes within the hour. No downloads beyond WhatsApp, no membership fee, ever.

Free, no catch. Every Tulum People Club group costs nothing to join. Your number isn't sold, the chat isn't spammed, and there are no ads inside the groups.

Can I join more than one group?

Go for it. Members regularly stack two or three groups — a cenote swimmer who also cooks with Eco Foodies and closes out weekends with Beach Club Social is completely normal here.

What's the group size? Won't it be spammy?

Every group is capped near 250 and watched by a moderator who removes promo posts, crypto spam, and anything off-topic. It stays readable instead of turning into noise.

I'm only in Tulum for 5 days. Worth joining?

That's the exact reason Tourists - 10 Days exists. Expect a welcome dinner within your first two days, a shuttle-share from Cancún, and real answers on where to actually go instead of guessing from a blog.

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

Almost everything here — cenote bookings, bike rentals, even the doctor — runs through WhatsApp, so it's worth having for your trip regardless. No way around it? Message us through the contact page and we'll find a workaround.

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

New members send a quick intro first — a photo, first name, hometown, which group — before joining. Anyone reported for scams or harassment gets removed. This is residents and travelers looking out for each other, not a listings page.

This is a newer addition, run by the same small team already moderating sister communities in other cities, now doing it for Tulum. No company, no investors — just people who think nobody should be figuring out a new place solo.

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Advanced Surfers

You will not stay alone. The Tulum Advanced Surfers community is already waiting.

Join the group Who is in it

About this group

Small windows, real swells, surfers who never stop checking the forecast.

Experienced surfers along the Caribbean coast chase the rare good days and are honest, sometimes too honest, about a crowded lineup.

Group vibe

Direct and locals-respecting, beginners in the lineup get little patience.

Members

Who is in this group.

Example members. Real archetypes drawn from the people who already meet up here.

Kai, 36

From Byron

Shortboard, 15 years surfing

Marco, 42

From Porto

Ex-pro, La Veleta resident

Taro, 34

From Chiba

Big-wave tow-in interest

Luna, 31

From Gold Coast

Competitive background

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Swell-alert WhatsApp hotline
Crew-up messages for sunrise Punta Allen
Big-swell safety buddies
Board-shaper referrals
Trip coordination to Puerto Escondido and Sayulita
Etiquette conversations with locals

Before you join

Quick answers.

Is it free to join?: Yes. All ten Tulum People Club communities are free. No hidden fees.
How fast do I get added?: Usually same day, always within 48 hours. You will send a quick intro message before being added.
Can I leave whenever?: Of course. Leave the WhatsApp group any time. No questions, no guilt.
Will the chat be spammy?: Each group is capped around 250 members with active moderation. Promotional or off-topic messages get removed.