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Besides the most beautiful beaches in the world, one of the main motivations for choosing to live in Tulum is the eco lifestyle that has made the town famous an distinguished it from other beachfront tourist towns in Mexico.

If you choose to live in Tulum, chances are that you will want to some how include ecology in your lifestyle; the most direct way to do this is to buy an eco home.

The following are some tips on your options for choosing an eco home in Tulum.

Eco Development

There are several options in Tulum for fully ecological developments. These will usually include features such as roads and infrastructure built from local, natural material that doesn't obstruct water drainage, plenty of very natural green areas with original vegetation and requirements for building that leave most of the large lots wooded. There may also be a space for horticulture and orchards. Some will also include a focus on physical and mental health, with a spas, wellness centers and areas for spiritual discovery.

Usually lots are sold with recommended ecological constructors, but sometimes there is the option of a completed home package.

Many are off-the-grid, with power from solar and wind sources, but others are on municipal utilities.

An example of a fairly complete ecological development of this sort is Holistika.

Completed Eco Home

While there are not many on the market, some completed ecological homes are available for sale. These will usually include special design, such as tall windows placed strategically to increase airflow but minimize heating. Power will be solar and wind turbine, often with public electric service as a back up.

Some homes have experimented with a special “mini-swamp” water treatment system which purifies waste water removing nutrients so it can safely be spayed into the jungle or poured into the ground without negatively effecting the sensitive underground water ecosystem or the coral reef.

Jungle Lot

There is always the option of simply buying an individual jungle lot without municipal utilities and having an eco home built off the grid with alternative energy sources. Since Tulum is still small and there has been considerable focus on preserving the jungle, such lots are easily found and well-priced.

Town Lot

Eco homes can also be built within the town itself, combining responsible construction and energy use with the convenience of being able to walk to shops and restaurants.

In all cases, Tulum's environment-friendly culture will make it easy to begin that ecological lifestyle you've always dreamed of!

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