Very few know this but Whaleshark season is in full swing in the Gulf of Mexico and Cancun, just 2 hours from the lovely beaches of Tulum. This once in a life time trip is a great addition to your Tulum vacation and for many, it is another bucket list item scratched off their list. [...]
What is sustainable tourism and travel? Casa de las Olas knows!
Many travelers are still confused about sustainable tourism and sustainable travel and we don’t blame you. It is tough to navigate between the messages, hotel certifications and news out there. But really we do know what it is and we love to share what we know! If you know Jimmy, you will know that he [...]
Mayan Monday – Health and spiritual benefits of the Temazcal
It is springtime and time to detox our bodies and minds. Here in Tulum we have not only the raw fruits and vegetables to help us do this but the added benefit of the steam lodge, the Temazcal (tem-es-cal) which can be found in various spas on the Tulum beach road. This mesoamerican steam ritual [...]
Sustainable hotel verse eco-friendly hotel?
Sustainable, eco, environmentally friendly, eco-chi, eco-shabby? What does this all really mean? With people and businesses wanting to take care of our planet, there are many different words and phases used to communicate this dedication to the planet. It is getting confusing to really understand what each term truly means and what a business has [...]
