We really don’t need to say anything as the video speaks for itself. This was one of those spontaneous evenings where a bunch of Casa de las Olas guests decided to high tail to the Sian Kaan and watch the sunset at Cesiak from the roof top. A bottle of wine, some roasted pumpkin seed [...]
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 [...]
No air conditioning required when staying on the Tulum beach
When the summer months hit in countries outside of the Caribbean, on goes the air conditioning! In many cities world wide, air conditioning is on in cars, in stores, in houses and offices. Windows are closed, no fresh air can be found, and people live in closed environments. Have a hotel and villa on the [...]
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 the origin of the word Yucatan
Before we go into the origin of the word Yucatan, it is important to define where the Yucatan is. When looking at a map of Mexico, specifically the eastern part on the Caribbean side of Mexico, there are two areas that are referred to as the Yucatan, the state of Yucatan and the Yucatan peninsula. [...]
Mayan Monday – Jamaica Flower and its glorious health benefits
Who would have known. We started drinking Agua de Jamaica years ago because we like it. The Michocan juice and ice cream stores all over Mexico carry Jamaica as a cold drink not a hot tea. It is yummy, great on a hot day and inexpensive. A one litre agua de Jamaica for 12 pesos [...]
Sustainable building certification at Casa de las Olas
We received an email from a guest a few weeks ago that had a glorious letter attached. One of our guests has recommended Casa de las Olas for Leed Certification, an environmental certification for our villa’s environmental and sustainable building practices. WOW! This certification was developed by the US green Building Council in 2000 and [...]
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 [...]
