In Mayan mythology, Kinich Ahau is the Sun god and is thought to visit Mayans cities at noon each day. During this time, when Mayan cities were the focal area for Mayan communities, offerings were put by the Mayan community at the Temple of the Sun. The Mayan word Kin is the Mayan term for [...]
What is a palapa? Tales from Tulum and the Mayan culture
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 [...]
Mayan Monday – Coba Ruins a great day trip from Tulum
We think that the ruins in Coba are some of the best ruins you can visit while in Tulum. This archeological site is very different from the Tulum Ruins and worth the 45 minute drive from Tulum. It is less traveled than ChichenIitza so less crowded and when you hear the history of this ruin, [...]
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, [...]
Mayan Monday- Tulum Ruins Temple of the Wind
The Castillo at the Tulum Ruins is the tallest and largest temple on the Tulum ruins site. The Castillo of the Tulum Ruins is photographed the most, is the center of the action and is the focus of most books and articles when reading guide books and explanations of this important archeological site in the [...]
Keeping your vacation eco and sustainable at Casa de las Olas
Sustainable development is our responsibility at Casa de las Olas through our building practices, tour recommendations and daily decisions. Sustainable Tourism and eco-vacations is a partnership between us and our guests. We do our very best to make use of the resources we have on our property and encourage our guests to prepare in partnership [...]
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 [...]
Mayan Monday – Mayan astrology signs for February
Every international spiritual community has their own astrology signs that correspond to their calendars. The Mayans are not exception and have 19 zodiac signs. Unlike the western Astrology calendar that has 12 signs that overlap into each calendar month, the Mayan astrological signs can have 2 signs that overlap in one month. For the month [...]
What is a cenote?
What oh what is a cenote? When investigating vacations in the Mayan Riviera everyone seems to be talking about cenotes? What are they and why does everyone keep talking about them? First lets get the pronunciation correct. Cenote is pronounced Say-note-tay. Many times we here people calling a cenote a kan-note, so if you have [...]
Tulum Restaurant Review – Charlie’s
Charlie’s restaurant is a Mexican restaurant in the town of Tulum that is a great bridge between a taqueria and contemporary Mexican cuisine. If you want to try authentic Mexican food but are not quite ready for a road side taqueria, Charlie’s is the place to go! There really is a Charlie at Charlie’s Restaurant [...]
