If you have stayed at Casa de las Olas you would have noticed our verandas roofs are done with a roofing technique called Palapas, in English this is called a thatched roof. Thatched roofs are one of the most talked about construction techniques with our guests, as it is a beautiful and practical roofing option [...]
Sustainable development option on the beach in Tulum – Beach Spider Lily
Mother Nature is a wonderful thing and when respected she gives you more gifts than you can image. Casa de las Olas experiences this every day. Through our respect for our surroundings, respect for what we have and not wanting to leave our mark on the one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, [...]
Passive geothermal cooling systems at Casa de las Olas in Tulum, Mexico
Passive geothermal cooling systems? Que? What? In Tulum Mexico on the beach of Tulum? Your kidding me. No, actually we are not. And get this, the original villa was built over 40 years ago with this cooling system in the original architecture. Super cool, you betcha. No pun indented. Sustainable development was the only option [...]
