How to Keep Your Cool When the Lights Go Out in Tulum

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How to Keep Your Cool When the Lights Go Out in Tulum
Candlelit game night under the stars? Tulum's got you covered, even during a power outage.

Tulum. Land of turquoise waters, Mayan ruins, and…power outages? That's right, get ready for a day of darkness (well, a few hours, anyway) as the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) graces us with their electrifying presence…by cutting off the power supply on Tuesday, January 30th.

Don't fret, it's all in the name of progress, they say. They're just sprucing up their facilities and distribution thingymajigs to bring us better service in the long run. Think of it as a power nap for the power grid, a chance to unplug and reconnect with the simple things in life, like, uh…flashlight tag?