On our way to the Organic market, we picked up a couple hitch-hiking on the Tulum beach rode. Being in that situation ourselves many, many years ago we picked up this cute young couple so they could have a ride into town. As luck would have it, or call it serendipity, this couple was also [...]
Mayan Monday – Health and spiritual benefits of the Temazcal
It is springtime and time to detox our bodies and minds. Here in Tulum we have not only the raw fruits and vegetables to help us do this but the added benefit of the steam lodge, the Temazcal (tem-es-cal) which can be found in various spas on the Tulum beach road. This mesoamerican steam ritual [...]
Bird watching in Mayan Riviera -Sian Kaan Biosphere sustainable tourism
Bird watchers literally flock to the Mayan Riviera to get a glimpse of tropical birds in their natural habitat. The Sian Kaan Reserve, our next door neighbor, is where this dedicated group of birders go. The Sian Kaan is on many bucket lists, being a large protected reserve that has many activities that people can [...]
Mayan Clay – health benefits of this natural clay found in Tulum
One of the greatest benefits of Tulum, whether you are here as a resident or a visitor, is the amount of natural cleansers and plants you can use to help rejuvenate your skin. Can anyone say humidity? Can anyone say, salt water, fine sand and warm weather. Tulum beach is a natural spa that will [...]
Mayan Monday – Mayan astrological signs for April 2012
For those following the 2012 predictions and change to the Mayan long calendar, we have for you the Mayan astrological signs for April. There are more astrological signs in the Mayan system so the month of April has two signs that overlap in March, April and May.Missed our information in February? Check out your Mayan [...]
Tulum restaurant review – La Gran Mosca Verde
Feeling like a late night drink and some groovy cool music in Tulum? Well La Gran Mosca Verde (The Big Green Fly) is a cool, groovy place that admittedly is more of a bar than a restaurant. They open late, 6pm and stay open even later, til 2 am and your will find great drinks, [...]
Celebrating Mexican artists in Tulum! Mixik for Mexican art
Over 16 years, one art store in Tulum has been celebrating Mexican artists in Tulum. Mixik opened its doors 16 years ago to visitors of Tulum and local residents who have not looked back on this unique Mexican art store. Sally Peterson, the owner of Mixik, has been living in Tulum for 20 years and [...]
Mayan Monday – Mayan weaving and embroidery symbols
If you find yourself in the town of Tulum or any of the surrounding towns, you will see clothes, table runners, bedspreads and blankets that are hand woven by local and Yucatan Mayan communities. Mayan women in the small towns outside of Tulum still wear their traditional dress calledhuipil, the colorful embroidered shirts and dresses [...]
Disconnect in Tulum – Detox your life on National Disconnect Day!
March 23, 2012 was the official Day of Disconnecting to Re-Connect, a day we hope people celebrated around the globe. Disconnect Day is a day to turn off your smart phone, computer, television and other electronic devices so you can connect with community, yourself and the environment. Our disconnect day was similar to the videos [...]
