Category Archives: Activities

Day Tripping- Part 1

The opportunities for day trips from Casa Tortuga are limited only by one’s imagination—Mayan ruins, wildlife sanctuaries, wet and dry caves, cenotes, shopping venues, deep sea fishing villages, scuba diving heaven, snorkeling sites, premier golf courses, theme parks and wide, sandy beaches are only some of the few activities in that require a day trip. [...]
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Tulum a place to chill out

When you are ready to go another gear lower, get closer to nature and really chill out, then take a 50 minute bus ride farther south from Playa, to Tulum. Known for its Mayan ruins overlooking the ocean, Tulum has attracted backpackers for more than 15 years. Tourism has steadily grown with all budgets now [...]
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August is a Great Time to Visit!

In our opinion, mid to late August is the absolutely best time to visit the Maya Rivera! Stasha and I, and many of the friends we invite, prefer to visit Casa Tortuga at this time of year for many good reasons. School is about to begin in the United States and Canada, so the high [...]
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Doing Nothing is Good for the Soul

Stasha and I first visited and fell in love with Soliman Bay in December of 1999.  We purchased the two beautiful beach front lots upon which we constructed the first version of Casa Tortuga in 2000.  At that time, there was no Super San Francisco Super Mercado in Tulum and the Tulum beach was much less developed.  The [...]
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Yogis & Foodies Unite!

Casa Tortuga and Yoga Adventures Tulum host a unique Yoga and Food program. The package Includes : * 6 Night accommodations at Casa Tortuga Solimon Bay, Mexico * Personal chef serving breakfast daily of traditional Mexican cuisine * Welcome fiesta upon arrival * Morning yoga daily & 2 meditations * 2 Lunches at the house [...]
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