OUR STORY
LIVE A LITTLE. BE A GYPSY. GET AROUND.
GITANO, SPANISH FOR GYPSY, CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF WHO WE ARE: BOHEMIAN, FREE-SPIRITS, DIVERSE, ECLECTIC, CONSCIOUS, AND CREATIVE. GITANO IS A GLOBAL HOSPITALITY AND LIFESTYLE BRAND WITH LOCATIONS IN NYC, TULUM AND DUBAI. IT'S THE PLACE TO SEE, BE SEEN AND CONNECT.BORN IN THE JUNGLE & TRAVELING THE WORLD
WE ARE INSPIRED BY THE LUSH TROPICAL JUNGLE AND SPANISH COLONIAL TOWNS OF THE YUCATAN AND MEXICO, WE HAVE A RICH HERITAGE AS INNOVATORS IN TULUM, AND TODAY WE ARE EXPORTING OUR TROPICAL, BOHEMIAN PARADISE AROUND THE WORLD. GYPSY DISCO TROPICAL
OUR APPROACH TO EVERYTHING, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, FOOD AND BEVERAGE, AND OUR UNIQUE SOUND IDENTITY, IS BOHEMIAN AND GLAMOROUS, OUR DESIGN AESTHETIC IS UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE, WE CELEBRATE THE PERFECTION IN IMPERFECTION AND WE LOVE JUXTAPOSITIONS, LIKE OUR ICONIC BRAND SYMBOLS: A PINK NEON SIGN SET AGAINST THE JUNGLE, A GIANT DISCO BALL FLOATING IN PALM GITANO LOVES
OUR MISSION IS SHARING LOVE AND HAPPINESS, AND WE ARE BUILDING A NEW KIND OF HOSPITALITY AND LIFESTYLE BRAND, WITH A BIG HEART. WE ARE LIVING MINDFULLY AND SUSTAINABLY. SUPPORTING AND GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY IS OUR CORE VALUE. 
GITANO TULUM
THE BIRTH OF
GYPSY—DISCO
2013/2014
Nestled in the jungle of Tulum Beach road, GITANO Tulum officially opened its doors on December 20th, 2013, switching on the now iconic pink neon sign and giant disco ball, juxtaposed in the lush Tulum jungle. GITANO Tulum has helped transform the small Mexican beach town of Tulum into the international Gypset locale that it is today. Guests at GITANO Tulum are immediately transported to a world that artfully mixes passion and play with the local flavors and vibe that make Tulum special. An epicurean pioneer, GITANO Tulum offers a menu of seasonal, local ingredients prepared in traditional methods for dishes that are meant to be consumed in an interactive, shared dining experience – the bar boasts a list of over 50 Mezcals and signature hand-made cocktails that use locally-grown seasonal fruits and herbs. As dinner turns into dancing, guests can kick their shoes off and enjoy GITANO’s Jungle Room, a space meant for fun and free expression – all set against colonial-inspired architecture tucked into an eons-old jungle.
GITANO Tulum is open daily for dinner from 6:00 PM until late.
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JUNGLE ROOM
A TROPICAL CABARET
2017/18
New Year’s Eve 2017/18 GITANO Tulum opened the doors to the Jungle Room, an ancient room discovered lost in the jungle for over 100 years! Today is is the epicenter of fun and free expression.
MEZE
AEGEAN TAVERNA
2019
MEZE is an Aegean Taverna, sister to GITANO Jungle and a couple of doors down, created in collaboration with Executive Chef from Athens Alexandros Gkoutsi. Located in a beautiful white hacienda, nestled in the jungle of Tulum Beach Road, MEZE Tulum is inspired by the serenity of Hydra, Mykonos, and the Aegean Islands. As you pass through a majestic, bougainvillea-filled archway, beyond the lime-washed front courtyard and fountain, you will arrive at an oversized, elegant stone bar where you can enjoy signature cocktails. Moving forward you will be surprised with delicious menu items from freshly-caught fish to family recipes. MEZE is all about family, friendship, and sharing incredible food & drinks.
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GITANO BEACH TULUM
PRIVATE BEACH CLUB & RESTAURANT
2021
Introduced in February 2021, GITANO Beach Tulum is the perfect culmination of what the hospitality brand represents. Complete with a restaurant, bar, lounge, and beach club, GITANO Beach is nestled in an idyllic private beach cove set on white sand against the glittering Yucatan waters. Offering a Beach International Menu cooked in an open fire, freshly caught lobster and fish, hand-crafted cocktails, and world-class service that the group is known for, a day at the beach instantly becomes effortlessly glamorous.
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JAMES GARDNER
GRUPO GITANO CREATOR, CEO & PRINCIPAL OWNER
An innovator and entrepreneur, James is a Brit who started his career in strategy and technology in London. In 1994 he moved to NYC where he became a wall st. algorithmic trading leader. In 2004 He moved on to build the first and most successful digital and ecommerce businesses taking major fashion & luxury brands online.
At the end of 2013, James moved to his home away from home Tulum with his long-time partner Andrew Cramer and together they started GITANO Tulum. James has led the business to great success. In 2017, he founded GRUPO GITANO to expand the brand globally, now with 5 locations in Mexico, the U.S., and more to be announced.
MELISSA PERLMAN
TULUM HOTELIER & GITANO CO—OWNER
Melissa is an energetic, charismatic, trailblazer, and successful businesswoman. She moved to Tulum after 911 and started her journey to build Amansala; a health & wellness retreat on Tulum beach. She built it room by room to what is now over 100 rooms and one of the largest properties in Tulum. She also founded bikini bootcamp; a fun, innovative and successful fitness concept.
In 2017 Melissa became a partner in Gitano Tulum and Grupo Gitano. Today She is an investor and active partner in Grupo Gitano, her strong business savvy supports James’ vision for the growth and business of the brand.