Funky, bohemian downtown Tulum is the antithesis of Cancun. The downtown area centers around highway 307, and now boasts a great pedestrian walkway. It is packed with restaurants and shops, ranging from economy to high end. Here you will find a huge array of restaurants catering to all taste and ethnicities – Mexican, Italian, Spanish, Thai, Japanese, even German, as well as vegetarian and vegan. Shopping ranges from budget beachware and souvenirs, to fine talavera dishware and Mexican crafts, and high end boutiques catering to fashionistas searching for the perfect boho look. When night falls, bars fill the streets with the sound of live music.