Tulum Travel Diaries; Sunset Hues & Moonlit Views At Vagalume
As the afternoon softened into evening on the shores of Tulum in early February, we made our way down the powdery stretch of sand just as the sky began its nightly transformation for our penultimate sunset of the trip.
While Tulum sits on Mexico’s east coast meaning the sun technically sets behind the jungle, the Caribbean still puts on a spectacular show.
For the evening I leaned fully into the boho beach aesthetic with a long brown maxi skirt from ASOS paired with a brown flower detail bikini top, my pearl necklace from By Alona, a butter yellow handbag from Topshop, and my ever faithful Celine sunglasses to complete the look.
Soft blush pinks, pale blues and hints of lavender slowly spilled across the horizon, reflecting off the sea in the most dreamy way.
We wandered along the shoreline as the light shifted minute by minute, the colours becoming richer and more surreal with every step, and the sky melting into a pastel painting above the water.
Eventually we drifted back towards Vagalume to soak in the final moments of the sunset.
Cocktail hour felt essential so naturally I ordered a spicy margarita, my go-to whenever we’re by the sea.
With the last glow of the evening lighting up the beach club, we took a few aesthetic photos along Vagalume’s famous wooden walkway, framed by the sculptural pair of hands that look as if they’re cradling you.
It’s one of those iconic Tulum photo spots that feels just as mesmerising in person as it does online.
As the last traces of colour faded from the sky, the moon appeared bright, full and impossibly majestic high above the sea.
The beach took on a quieter, almost cinematic feeling underneath the moonlight; a magical moment I will never forget ❤
Dani Aneka 