The Tallest Mural in Tulum: Bache Leaves His Mark on the Horizon

In the ever-evolving landscape of Tulum, where art collides with nature and the spiritual meets the contemporary, a new milestone has risen — quite literally. As part of the first edition of Horizontes Mexicanos, a groundbreaking art festival co-produced by Tulum Art Club and Artery, Mexican artist Bache has created what is now considered the tallest mural in Tulum.

Measuring over 15 meters, this monumental piece towers over the heart of La Veleta, not only changing the visual rhythm of the area but also marking a shift in how public art interacts with urban space in the region. Bache’s mural is both a personal and collective gesture: it is rooted in memory, layered in symbolism, and open to interpretation.

From Durango to Tulum: A Journey Through Walls

Bache, an emerging voice in contemporary Mexican muralism, traveled from Durango to join the residency program of Horizontes Mexicanos. Known for his ability to weave memory, ecology, and forgotten architecture into poetic visual compositions, Bache brings a certain depth to every surface he touches. His work is a meditation on time: abandoned spaces, overgrown landscapes, and the resilience of organic forms against concrete backdrops.

In Tulum, that language expanded vertically.

The mural, which wraps around the side of a multi-story building, is more than an exercise in scale. It is a response to the territory. It mirrors the tension between Tulum's rapid urbanization and its surrounding natural beauty. Through muted tones, plant-like figures, and ghostly silhouettes, Bache invites us to pause and reflect on what we see, what we erase, and what endures.

A Landmark for Public Art in Tulum

Tulum has long been a magnet for creativity, attracting artists, designers, and visionaries from around the world. However, much of its art scene has been confined to galleries, hotels, and private spaces. Bache's mural breaks that pattern.

As the tallest public mural in the city, it becomes a beacon — not just of artistic achievement, but of possibility. It encourages dialogue around who gets to make art, where it belongs, and how it can shape the identity of a place.

During the mural's creation, community members stopped by daily to watch the progress. Some took photos; others asked questions. Many simply stood in silence, absorbing the quiet power of seeing something beautiful emerge from blank concrete. That organic engagement is part of the mural's success. It was never just about the paint. It was about presence.

The Power of Collaboration

The mural was produced thanks to the combined efforts of Horizontes Mexicanos, Tulum Art Club, Artery, and a network of local allies. The festival, which hosted eight artists from across Mexico, aimed to create spaces of encounter, reflection, and shared creation. Bache’s mural stood out not only for its scale but for its intention.

Special thanks also go to the property owner and to those who supported access to scaffolding, materials, and logistical assistance. In a town like Tulum, where infrastructure often moves slower than ideas, the success of a mural of this size is a testament to community belief and coordination.

Beyond the Wall: A Growing Legacy

Bache’s mural is not an isolated gesture; it's part of a larger movement to activate public art in Tulum in meaningful, lasting ways. As Horizontes Mexicanos continues to grow, the hope is that this kind of intervention becomes more common: intentional, site-specific, and open to all.

Tulum doesn’t need more walls. It needs more stories on walls. And this piece tells one worth listening to.

The mural will remain as a permanent artwork accessible to the public. For those who want to take a piece of it home, a limited edition hand-embellished print by Bache is now available through Tulum Art Club’s online shop — a collectible fragment of a much larger vision.

Visit, Reflect, and Share

If you're in Tulum, take a walk through La Veleta and look up. Find the mural. Stand before it. Let it speak to you.

And if you’re not here, follow the journey through @tulumartclub and @artery.mx, where we continue to document this growing wave of contemporary Mexican art.

Because sometimes, the biggest things in art aren't inside museums — they're out in the open, waiting for you to look up.