Category Archives: Education

Day Tripping- Part 1

By Peter | Published: April 4, 2011
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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Casa Tortuga at the CEA Festival

By Megan | Published: February 16, 2011
Casa Tortuga has donated a 8 day 7 night stay to the Centro Ecologico Akumal’s Sixth Annual Festival.  The silent auction will be held on the opening day- February 24th- Be sure to get there early for your chance to bid a week at Casa Tortuga doors open at 10 am! 100% of all money [...]
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The 6th Annual CEA Festival

By Megan | Published: February 5, 2011
Mark your calendars! Centro Ecologico Akumal’s Sixth Annual Festival runs from February 24 through March 3. Considered by many to be the season’s premier social event, it’s not to be missed. The Festival begins on Thursday 24th with a Silent Auction. Doors open at 10 a.m. with winners announced at 9. A sunset wine and [...]
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August is a Great Time to Visit!

By Peter | Published: January 19, 2011
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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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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