Did you know that the Tulum ruins is the third most visited Mayan ruin site in the Yucatan. And did you know that the Tulum ruins is only 10 kms from Casa de las Olas? You can bike to the Tulum ruins from the villa, you can drive and park your car at the end [...]
Mayan Monday – Health benefits of Mayan Honey in Tulum
On our way to the Organic market, we picked up a couple hitch-hiking on the Tulum beach rode. Being in that situation ourselves many, many years ago we picked up this cute young couple so they could have a ride into town. As luck would have it, or call it serendipity, this couple was also [...]
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 [...]
Mayan Monday – Mayan astrological signs for April 2012
For those following the 2012 predictions and change to the Mayan long calendar, we have for you the Mayan astrological signs for April. There are more astrological signs in the Mayan system so the month of April has two signs that overlap in March, April and May.Missed our information in February? Check out your Mayan [...]
Mayan Monday – Mayan weaving and embroidery symbols
If you find yourself in the town of Tulum or any of the surrounding towns, you will see clothes, table runners, bedspreads and blankets that are hand woven by local and Yucatan Mayan communities. Mayan women in the small towns outside of Tulum still wear their traditional dress calledhuipil, the colorful embroidered shirts and dresses [...]
Tulum activities and adventures – Gran Cenote
Gran Cenote? What is a cenote? Cenotes, pronounced say-note-tay, are lime stone sink holes that are naturally formed in the area of Tulum, the Yucatan and other small cities throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. Many of the Mayan villages have a cenote as their city center as they are a natural well, place of worship and [...]
Mayan Monday – Mayan taco recipe for Salbutes
These are great tacos but not found easily in the Mayan Riviera. To try this great taco, be prepared for a bit of a food hunt or food adventure. It is well worth the travels and will open you up to new places in the town of Tulum! Sorry there are no tweeting food trucks [...]
Tulum has yoga on Sundays!
This may not seem like such a treat, but very few yoga studios in the Mayan Riviera have yoga classes on Sundays. Many yoga studios in the area are owned by the teachers themselves, so a day off is necessary. Some are Mexican yoga teachers so Sunday is family day, others are European teachers who [...]
Tulum restaurant review – Don Cafeto – a Tulum Institution
If you are looking for an easy, fun and cheap place for breakfast lunch or dinner, Don Cafeto in the town of Tulum is a great choice for any meal. It is truly a Tulum institution where business deals are made, properties bought and sold, discussions had and friends meet. Owned by the past Govenor [...]
