Mexico is not the most vegan friendly country with it vast amount of tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, and love of chicken, pork, goat and fish. But Mexico has a great dairy free, gluten free aqua fresca that is a Mexican staple that is vegan friendly for those looking for vegan options while on vacation in [...]
Mayan Mondays – History of honey in Tulum
Have you noticed that there is a lot of honey in Tulum? If you are not asked by a wandering sales man or woman to buy a honey product, honey is found in many of the local stores. There are honey candies, bee pollen, local honey in jars, bees wax candles, and more! Honey [...]
Feeling oh so lucky to be alive in Tulum, Mexico
To the south of Casa de Las Olas, is one of the larger biospheres in the world. Sian Ka’an biosphere is just to the south of our beach villa and has become a favorite activity site for many of our guests and for us! You can feel like the only person on the planet when [...]
Mayan Monday – Make an impact on the Mayan community
Learning about the Mayan community has been one of our greatest Tulum pleasures. This indigenous community has contributed so much to our understanding of human culture, ancient rituals, the strength of spirit and the need for playfulness. Our guests also share our tender spot for the Mayan community that lives in Tulum. Whether it be [...]
Casa de las Olas – 4 pillars of sustainabilty
After defining environmentally friendly and sustainable in a recent article, we have taken the time to look at our own four pillars of sustainability that guide our management, business and guest services decision. The four pillars that internationally define sustainable development are human, environmental, economic and societal/cultural components. Casa de las Olas takes this even [...]
7 reasons to visit Tulum in 2012
We really don’t think that you need a reason to visit to Tulum, but if you need to find one, there are a million and one reasons to visit Tulum in 2012 or at any time for that matter. In a review of our photo gallery the other day, we were inspired to share some [...]
Tulum Restaurant Review – Our neighbours Stefan and Hui of Hechizo
This photo of Hechizo is courtesy of TripAdvisor Tulum is known as a vacation destination that leads you back in time. The Mayan ruins take you to 900 AD, some of the long term residents take you back to the 60′s in the days of hippies and living a communal life and the lack of [...]
Mayan Monday – A detailed history of the Castillo at the Tulum ruins
Tulum beach vacations and the Tulum ruins built by the Mayans on the ocean, is one of the primary reasons people pick Tulum for their vacation. As the only Mayan ruin built on the ocean, the history of this archeological site is fascinating. If you have been researching Tulum, the city, you will have seen [...]
Welcome to Casa de las Olas news, information and stories
Customers have requested and we have responded. Casa de las Olas, a popular beach villa located on the Tulum beach will now share regular Mayan Riviera news, Tulum information, vacation information, beach villa updates and information that will help guide you through 2012! We have an intimate property on the beach in Tulum and as [...]
Tulum restaurant review – Celti with chef Claudia
When listing restaurants in Tulum, we take some criteria in consideration. Chef experience, ingredients, flavors and longevity. Celti fits all of that criteria and some, with Chef Claudia continously delivering great food, a great atmosphere and creative dishes that use local ingredients. Celti is off the beaten track but on track with their flavors Claudia, [...]
