Category Archives: Activities

Hanal Pixan – Day of the Dead

By Megan | Published: October 28, 2010
On October 31st Tulum and the rest of the Mayan Riviera will be preparing for Hanal Pixan meaning “The Feast for all souls”. This is the Mayan equivalent to the Mexican Holiday Day of the Dead. Hanal Pixan is the day when the souls arrive to visit their families and enjoy the festivities and their [...]
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The Mayan Ruins

By Stasha | Published: October 24, 2010
There are several very well preserved and interesting Mayan ruins located very near Casa Tortuga. The closest is in Tulum which is a short 5-6 km from Casa Tortuga. This site is relatively recent and was apparently visable by the Spanish as they first sailed along the Carribean coast in the 1400′s. By this time most [...]
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Tequila, Whistles & Worms

By Megan | Published: October 21, 2010
If a turtle is not your idea of a party animal there are several options to have spend a night out and have a fiesta! If you want to stay close to home we can arrange a fiesta for you at Casa Tortuga. Pre-order some booze with us and we will stock up the bar. [...]
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Eating in Soliman Bay

By Megan | Published: October 14, 2010
Have your meal prepared for you at Casa Tortuga! The caretaker Luis is an excellent chef, and enjoys cooking for the guests at Casa Tortuga.  Enjoy a traditional Mexican dish, or grilled seafood on the downstairs porch. Luis will do all the grocery shopping, preparation, and clean up so all you have to do is [...]
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Tulum Beaches

By Megan | Published: October 9, 2010
One of the best things about Casa Tortuga is the private beach. Nesteled at the end of the bay offering plenty, it is located on two plots of land allowing plenty of room to dig your toes in the sand! You can swing in the shade under the palapa in a homemade hammock, our sunbathe [...]
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