Many of us feel this way, if you are going to do something, do it well! Why waste your time doing something okay, or with mediocrity. Set your goals, research how you will achieve those goals, plan it, do it, and be super excited that you reached if not exceeded those goals. Crushing your vacation [...]
Food discovery in Mexico – raw cacao – a Tulum moment
Okay many of you may already know the benefits of cacao, the bean that produces chocolate and is grown throughout South America. I did not know the benefits or taste of the raw cacao bean and a serendipidous moment in Tulum on the Tulum beach road has changed all of that. The taste was incredible, [...]
Mayan Monday – An easy Mayan recipe you can cook at home!
Cochinita pibili is a popular recipe within the Mayan culture and becoming more popular internationally. IF you live north of the border, Cochinta Pibil is called Pulled Pork, a popular dish that chefs are adapting and using in their dinner menus. What many diners don’t know is that pulled pork is from the Mayan culture! [...]
Doing things the Mayan way in Tulum
I had to stop the other day and smile. After living in Tulum for a while now, I realized that I have adopted different ways of doing things. I have sunk into the culture that predominates this area. I will not go as far as saying that I am Mayan, I am not, but I [...]
Rental cars in Tulum-Do you need a car for a Tulum vacation
Before we answer that question, as we of course do have a recommendation and opinion, it is important to review what the purpose of your Tulum vacation is. Are you looking to chill on the Tulum beach, get some most needed sleep, read and just disconnect? Or are you hoping to explore, discover and find [...]
Mayan Monday – What is Mesoamerican?
When traveling in the area or when doing research before you arrive for your Tulum vacation, the term Mesoamerica will come up in your research and travels. We had a guest ask us last week what Mesoamerica was and we had a lovely conversation about the area that this term refers to. Mesoamerica is the [...]
Sustainable Tourism – Dos Ojos cenote snorkeling guide
Being a sustainable development at Casa de las Olas we are great supporters of sustainable tourism. What we love about the Tulum area is the amount of sustainable tourism activities that guests can participate in. One of our favorites is Cenote Dos Ojos. Cenotes are the number one sustainable tourism activities on the coast and [...]
Tulum restaurant review – Urge Tacos
Shrimp tacos, fish tacos, seafood tacos, you name it they have it and conveniently located on the highway when you enter Tulum from the north. It would be safe to say, it is the first taco place you hit when you are driving from the airport, Cancun or Playa del Carmen to Tulum. If you [...]
