How does it actually work?

You pick the group that fits you on this website, click the WhatsApp button, send us a message, and within 48 hours (usually the same day) a real person adds you to the right WhatsApp community. That's it. No apps to download, no login, no fees.

Yes. Joining any Tulum People Club group is 100 percent free. We do not sell your number, we do not spam the chat, we do not run ads inside the groups.

Can I join more than one group?

Absolutely. If you're a digital nomad who swims the cenotes at dawn and hits the beach clubs on Fridays, join the Nomads, Cenote Swims and Beach Club Social groups. Most members are in 2 to 4 groups.

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

Each group stays under 250 members with active moderation. Anyone posting promo, crypto, or off-topic links gets removed. The chat is for members, by members.

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

That's exactly why Tourists - 10 Days exists. You get a welcome dinner, airport-pickup carpools, and a dozen locals telling you the real spots within hours of landing.

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

WhatsApp is how Tulum actually runs - taxis, cenote tours, bike rentals, doctors - everything. If you're in Tulum it's the one app to install. If you really can't, message us from the contact page and we'll figure something out.

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Every new member sends one intro message before being added - 1 photo, first name, where you're from, which group you want. We remove anyone flagged for harassment or scams. We're a community of travellers, not a business directory.

Tulum People Club is run by long-term Tulum residents and travellers who believe nobody should stay alone here. We're a brand-new community, built by the same small team behind other city-based WhatsApp communities, now doing the same thing for Tulum. It's a labor of love, not a company.

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Retirees 55+

You will not stay alone. The Tulum Retirees 55+ community is already waiting.

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About this group

Calm gatherings. Real conversations. Health-first days.

The 55+ crew living in Tulum full-time or for long winters. Morning walks, slow lunches, live music nights in Centro, gentle yoga and - critically - honest recommendations on doctors, dentists, cardiologists and pharmacies in Playa del Carmen and Cancún.

Group vibe

Calm, cultured, curious. Great at restaurant recommendations and cardiologist reviews.

Members

Who is in this group.

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

Margaret, 67

From Portland

Retired teacher, 4 winters in Akumal, leads the Friday walking group.

Jean-Paul, 71

From Geneva

Full-time Tulum resident, collects vintage motorbikes, book club regular.

Helena, 59

From Copenhagen

Semi-retired architect, La Veleta-based, hosts Sunday live-music nights in her garden.

Robert, 63

From Toronto

Walks the beach every morning at 6am, knows every pharmacy from Tulum to Playa del Carmen.

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Weekly gentle walking group: Zona Hotelera beach, Cobá ruins path, La Veleta lanes
Book club at a La Veleta café (monthly)
Live music nights in Centro
Hospiten Riviera Maya and Costamed doctor referrals - real experiences, real outcomes
Long lunches at Hartwood, Arca, Casa Jaguar

Where we meet

Usual spots.

AkumalLa VeletaBacalarPlaya del Carmen

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.

Other communities

You can join more than one.

Cenote Swims

Sunrise dips. Skill-matched depths. No one swims the caverns alone.

Digital Nomads

Deep work by day, dinner with your future co-founder by night.

Long-term Families

Raising kids in Tulum. School runs, pediatricians, playdates.

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