Nation Fest 2023, Tulum, Mexico – Remote Year

Join us for an epic multi-day celebration of our community on the stunning Caribbean coast of Tulum, Mexico. Connect with friends from past travels and meet new ones through wellness activities, cultural experiences, and special events.

Meet members from around the world

Unite with Nation members to celebrate our diverse community and make lifelong memories through a mix of high-energy activities, team building, and meaningful personal development sessions.

Discover local culture

Explore the ruins of Chichen Itza, learn to salsa dance, discover Mayan traditions, and so much more. From hitting the beach to tasting local flavors, this weekend is all about diving into local life. 

Make a positive impact

We’re impacted by our travels in amazing ways, but our mission is also to give back to the destinations that we travel to. We’ll team up with a local organization to make a positive impact.

Wake up to the sound of crashing waves in this tropical paradise you’ll call home for the weekend. Located right on the beach, you’ll have access to a swimming pool, coworking space, beach club, and on-site restaurant and bar. There are a variety of private and shared room types to choose from, subject to availability.

Accommodations

Comfortable jungle-inspired rooms, right on the beach in Tulum

Mexican-Inspired Meals

Daily included meals that honor the rich history and cuisine of Mexico

Local Experiences

Curated immersive experiences that reflect Mexican culture and traditions

Workshops & Sessions

Growth-focused personal and professional development workshops

RY Swag Bag

RY Nation keepsakes to commemorate the weekend

Photos & Videos

Access to all the photos and videos captured during the festival

While the schedule will look a bit different each day, you can expect your daily itinerary for the weekend to look something like this:

Start the day off with sunrise meditation, morning yoga, or a HIIT workout on the beach. Following morning wellness, we’ll gather to enjoy an included breakfast with Mexican-inspired dishes to fuel up for the day’s festivities.

Explore the ruins of Coba, learn to scuba dive, ATV through the jungle, and so much more. In addition to included scheduled events and programming, you’ll have the option to purchase add-on experiences on the RY Marketplace. 

Snorkel in reefs, cenotes, and nature reserves, or learn to scuba dive in the turquoise Caribbean waters of Tulum. Kayak in the natural biosphere of Sian Ka’an. Enjoy the sunset as you admire nature, explore mangroves, and paddle through the lagoon. Discover the Coba ruins and bike through the archeological zone. After, visit Punta Laguna national park to see spider monkeys and swim in a cenote. Visit to the ruins of Muyil before a boat ride in the nearby lagoon. Float through the canals with a life jacket, enjoying nature’s lazy river. Head out on a thrilling ATV ride through the jungle, then hip in a cenote for a refreshing swim. Snorkel in reefs, cenotes, and nature reserves, or learn to scuba dive in the turquoise Caribbean waters of Tulum. Kayak in the natural biosphere of Sian Ka’an. Enjoy the sunset as you admire nature, explore mangroves, and paddle through the lagoon. Discover the Coba ruins and bike through the archeological zone. After, visit Punta Laguna national park to see spider monkeys and swim in a cenote. Visit to the ruins of Muyil before a boat ride in the nearby lagoon. Float through the canals with a life jacket, enjoying nature’s lazy river. Head out on a thrilling ATV ride through the jungle, then hip in a cenote for a refreshing swim. Snorkel in reefs, cenotes, and nature reserves, or learn to scuba dive in the turquoise Caribbean waters of Tulum. Kayak in the natural biosphere of Sian Ka’an. Enjoy the sunset as you admire nature, explore mangroves, and paddle through the lagoon.

Excited about future travels

“I loved spending time with so many different people of all ages, races, nationalities, and career backgrounds. I felt comfortable, welcomed, and appreciated, even though the community was getting to know me for the first time. I’m super excited about future Remote Year travels now!”

-Nation Fest Traveler

Brought the world closer

“Meeting so many other Remotes really brought the world closer. So many of us had overlapping connections, and it was so cool to discover the six degrees of separation between us all. And it was a lot of fun for me to meet so many Remote Year staff!”

-Nation Fest Traveler