Most people look forward to Saturdays as it is generally a non-work day, a family day or a chore day. Casa de las Olas looks forward to Saturday for the organic market held on Saturdays in Frida’s Hostel. This is an exciting day for us and as soon as things are looked after, off we [...]
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 [...]
Mayan Monday – 5 Mayan words you should know
The Mayan language is being rejuvenated in the Mayan culture and throughout the region. Like other indigenous languages, it was shunned upon to speak Maya at school, in public places or with friends as the indigenous groups did not want to be discriminated against. Like Native American cultures in Canada and the US, ancient languages [...]
Mayan Monday – Temple of the Frescoes at the Tulum Ruins
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 restaurant review – El Taberno
This photo of El Tabano is courtesy of TripAdvisor El Taberno is a jungle side restaurant in the beach road in Tulum that artfully and creatively has created a traditional Mexican dining experience that locals and residents talk about every day. Combine an all day breakfast with progressive Mexican dinners served by a local staff [...]
