Rooftops side by side
The same facts for each one, in one place.
| Venue | Area | Price | Hours | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayan Monkey | Aldea Zamá | Free, no minimum spend | 10:00–00:00 | RoomsRestaurantRooftopPool |
| El Barrio | Downtown | Free, without minimum consumption. | Varies by day | Free ParkingRestaurantPoolNo Min. Consumption |
| Obsidiana | Downtown | Free, no minimum spend | 18:30–02:00 | RooftopRestaurantPoolTable Service |
Our pick of Tulum's rooftops
Aldea Zamá · Rooftop
Mayan Monkey
- 10:00–00:00Open today
- Aldea ZamáArea
Open-air pool bar atop a social hostel, with a roof bar, pool parties and electronic sets from names like Claptone, Gordo and Tom & Collins.
Downtown · Rooftop
El Barrio
- 16:00–00:00Open today
- DowntownArea
El Barrio is a Chicago house-inspired listening lounge, craft beer garden and rooftop pool in Tulum Centro. The music leans into Chicago house, disco, funk, organic and underground house, with regular vinyl sets and occasional live R&B, jazz, salsa and bachata.
It is one of the better options in town if you want music without heading to the Hotel Zone. Regular free sessions include Disco Dining on Thursdays, House Happy Hours on Fridays and Funky Brunch on Sundays. Downstairs, the taproom serves local Mundo Maya craft beer alongside Chicago-style pizza, while the rooftop has a pool and palapa bar.
Best for: House music, vinyl, craft beer and a casual night in Centro.
Downtown · Rooftop
Obsidiana
- 18:30–02:00Open today
- DowntownArea
Obsidiana is an open-air rooftop bar and restaurant in Tulum Centro, combining dinner, cocktails and late-night music in one place. It starts as a restaurant in the early evening and gradually shifts into more of a rooftop club as the DJs take over.
Entry is free with no minimum spend, which makes it an easy option for a night out in town without committing to a beach-club cover or ticket. The menu mixes Mexican and international dishes, with popular choices including octopus, coconut shrimp, shrimp fajitas and wings.
Music leans toward organic house, Afro-house, deep house, Latin house and tech house, with local and visiting DJs throughout the week. Weekends can also bring fire shows, performers and live musicians, while Thursday Salsa Night is the most regular weekly event, with live salsa and dancing.
Best for: Rooftop drinks, dinner before going out, and free-entry nightlife in Tulum Centro.