With its bold architecture inspired by organic forms, Azulik, a pioneering hotel in sensory hospitality has established itself as an emblem of barefoot luxury…
The desire to re-establish 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.
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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 been a hallmark of balance between ancestral wisdom and recent innovation to create a unique experience.
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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 favour 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. The 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.
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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 honours the Italian family tradition combining localism and Mediterranean flavours, with a focus of awareness, health, and sustainability.
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 splendour.
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At AZULIK, wellbeing is approached from a holistic perspective that seeks to honour ancestral wisdom. This philosophy is expressed in the House of Ancestral Medicine, its wellness centre, where non-invasive treatments are applied such as cacao ceremonies and temazcal, intended to revitalise 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 re-establish balance over the course of the day, with drinks, breakfasts and lunchs prepared with superfoods containing energising, 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.
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