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Tulum spa at Playa Azul Tulum Hotel

April 9th, 2010

Once you are in Tulum, what can be better that getting a massage??, at Playa Azul Tulum we have a palapa on the beach were you can get a treatment from our certified therapist and from  were you will relax to the sound of the ocean while  you are getting your treatment. This are some of the therapist recommendations:

A food bath with reflexology: The feet are the most negleced part of our bodies and acording to Traditional Chinese Medicine,  every organs reflected in specific points on our feet. After giving you a foot bath with aromatic and medicinal herbs, Yo will recive a reflexology treatment that will promote a state of well-being and Elath.  You’ll feel recharged and deeply rested.

Swedish massage: This is a gentle massage done with moderate pressure, soothing and long strokes not unlike the movement of the waves. It will leave you in a state of mental and physical relaxation.

Deep tissue massage: Deep muscle release bring you back from physical and mental exhaustion. The pressure is deep and therapeutic, it will gradually and gently loosen up those tight, sore or tirad areas, thus energizing and toning your whole body.

Traditional thai bodywork: This holistic ancient art integrates pressure and passive manipulations in an intelligent and rhythmic way over the whole bady. Intuitive and interconnected flow of movements very much like dance that follow the breath unblocking and moving the vital energy within the body. You will feel energized with mental clarity and deeply relaxed.( you will need to be wearing loose clothing, please.)

The sobada Maya( special of the mayan region): Mayan tell us the abdomen is the most important energy center in the body, they call it “tuch, the first Scar that life gives us”, the belly. They developed this style of healing that consist of centering and moving back to place all the organs that are found in this area towards the center, primal point which balances and harmonices life.

Playa Azul Tulum holistic massage: Intuitive integration of techniques personally tailored to your needs including Reiki, Sobada Maya and a hair treatment with herbs and clay. You can add natural elements with healing propertiessuch us clays, herbs, Honey, volcanic Rocks to your massage.

Traditional chinese therapy: Alternative therapy for the prevention, maintenance and restoration of health. Get a diagnose and rebalancing of the bio-energy system of your body trought the use of multiple tradicional techniques including acupuncture, moxibustion, auricular and cranial therapy, magnets and cupping.

At Playa Azul Tulum we offer our services with much respect and love to life, we hope you enjoy them!!

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Safe cavern diving in Tulum, Riviera Maya México

February 27th, 2010

Cavern diving has risks and some limitations, as this is not a open water diving.Cavern diving means diving into an overhead environment and you can not allways directly ascent to the surface, you must be certified as cavern divier or dive with a qualified and professional cavern diving guide.

Limitations in an overhead environment.

Stay in the limits of the natural sunlight, Max, Penetration of 60m, or 200ft linear from opening.

-Follow permanent guideline or temporary guideline placed by a professional cavern diving guide.

-Carry at least one Light per diver

-Rule of thirds for air consumption: 1/3 for the way in, 1/3 to come out, 1/3 reserve

-Minimum of 1200 psi or 80 bars to exit with.

-Maximum diver guide ratio 4:1

-No restrictions

-No descompression

-Maximum depth of 70ft or 21 meters.

Following these simple rules keep you safe, and you will have one of the most incredible diving experiences of you life in this unique environment underwater World. Remember: allways be a safe diver.

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Cenotes in Tulum, Riviera Maya, México

February 25th, 2010

Millions of years ago, the peninsula of Yucatan, Mexico, was covered by the ocean.During the Ice Age, the level of the ocean sank, all reefs and marine life that lived over it died, and many of them became marine fossils.In this time rainfall filtered through the ground and flowing slowly towards the ocean it eventually carver out huge Systems of underground caves and tunnels.Once the system were farmed, rainfall would filter through the ground, dragging minerals of the Earth.Dripping down the vaults of the underground caves, this formed stalagtites and stalagmites that in time created amazingly beautiful rock formations.After the Ice Age the water lavel rose again and flooded the cave system with spectacular clear water, leaving them as they are today.

The cenote itself is part of a cave ceiling which collapsed creating a natural entrance to the underground Systems.

The Mayans called these sinkholes “Dznot“ (sacred well), thus the Spanish Word Cenote.The Dznot was considered to be an Entrance to their mysthical and spiritual underworld, as well as the Orly source of fresh in the jungle.

Playa Azul Tulum Hotel is close to many Cenotes, we will love to help you out to find them!

Cenotes Dos Ojos & Bat Cave Entrance 20 minutes from  Playa Azul Tulum Hotel

Mexican Wedding destination and love & kiteboarding at Tulum beach

February 17th, 2010

This past weekend was wonderful at  Playa Azul Tulum! Saturday night Playa Azul Tulum Hotel hosted the welcome reception for the Mexican destination wedding of Maibe and David Ponet, a  wonderful couple from New York. Their friends and family rented out the entire Tulum hotel, and for everyone’s first night at the welcome party, 85 people enjoyed dancing salsa and eating Mexican food at Restaurant PA, at Playa Azul Tulum Hotel. The day after the wedding celebration, 65 friends and family gathered again in the restaurant for a delicious brunch and more time together. Lots of young couples are choosing Playa Azul Tulum and the gorgeous beaches of Tulum for getting married. In these times, a wedding celebration can be costly, and Playa Azul Tulum has special promotions for weddings or for special events.  Mexico, and Playa Azul Tulum, is a great alternative for a reasonably-priced destination wedding, so please get in touch with us if you would like further information about  Tulum wedding packages or special prices for groups in Tulum. Sunday was also a special day!   Normally Playa Azul Tulum organizes what is known as Bikini Beach Sundays, with live music on the beach.  This particular Sunday, Valentine’s Day, it was a kiteboarding day!  Starting in the morning, Playa Azul Tulum Hotel hosted a meeting for all the kiteboarding Schools in Tulum, along with the municipio of Tulum, to address regulations for how the sport of kitebarding should be controlled on the Tulum beaches, now that it is starting to be a popular sport on the Tulum beach. Morph kiteboarding did a great job putting it together, and is a point of reference in Tulum for the kitesurfing world.  Thanks to them for that wonderful event, and also to the people of Red Bull for all the equipment that they brought to Tulum.  We danced to the great rhythm of Bandikoro, the best local band in Tulum, and with the DJs that Morph kitebarding brought especially for this event on the Tulum beach. Thanks Maibe & David Ponet,  and to all the friends and familly for trusting in Playa Azul Tulum for special days like this.  Thanks also to Morph kiteboarding for being so professional with their work  and with the sport of kitebarding in Tulum. Morph Kitebaording at Playa Azul Tulum Hotel Morph Kiteboarding Stuff at Playa Azul Tulum Hotel before the sunday event BIKINI BEACH SUNDAYS at Playa Azul Tulum Hotel. Love&Kiteboarding event with Moprh KiteboardingBIKINI BEACH SUNDAY at Playa Azul Tulum Hotel Love&Kiteboarding event with Morph Kiteboarding. BIKINI BEACH SUNDAYS at Playa Azul Tulum Hotel beach with Morph Kiteboarding.BIKINI BEACH SUNDAYS at Playa Azul Tulum Hotel beach with Morph Kiteboarding. Maibe & David Ponet event at PA Restuarant at Playa Azul Tulum HotelMaibe & David Ponet event saturday night at PA Restaurant, the Playa Azul Tulum Hotel Restaurant

tulum for groups,conventions, reunions, or weddings.

February 3rd, 2010

The Riviera Maya, land of one of the oldest and greatest ancient cultures, the Mayan culture, with archaeological zones such as Chichen-Itzá, Cobá, Ek Bala’am and Tulum, and the Caribbean Sea with its shore of white sand, is more and more a destination of choice for businesses, social groups or families for their conventions, reunions, or weddings.

The reasons are many; communication is easier and better every day, and it’s a destination with many options for cultural entertainment, exploration of nature, sports, and especially an environmental sensitivity that is an example of sustainability in Mexico.

On the Riviera Maya you will find the town of Tulum, with its white sand beaches, considered the best in Mexico.  On these beaches you’ll find small hotels and hardly any of the huge all-inclusive developments.  In these hotels there’s no overcrowding or huge dining rooms with piles of food that will go to waste.  Tulum hotels have their own construction style, developed by the owners who have tried to create an unique experience of privacy and relaxation that allows one to enjoy the natural and cultural beauty of the area.

Playa Azul Tulum Hotel adheres to this concept of privacy and tranquility and has created the perfect environment for social or family reunions or for a business of a certain size, with all the necessary services for an event of these characteristics.

In Playa Azul Tulum Hotel, there’s a restaurant with two stories right on the beach with unbelievable views that has the capacity to serve 50 to 150 people comfortably.

Playa Azul Tulum Hotel also has 16 spaces that can fit up to a total of 42 people, in rooms and cabañas for two, three, or four people, a spa, and a Sport Center where one can learn how to kiteboard, or go kayaking out on the water.

Playa Azul Tulum Hotel also has all the information possible to help you choose which activities might you interest you here in the Riviera Maya, like diving, visits to the Mayan ruins, or visits to natural reserves like Sian-Ka’an.

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For more information about Tulum packages contact us at www.playaazultulum.com.

Best Tulum hotels package deal

January 10th, 2010

Tulum beach accommodation and hotel prices continue to rise as Tulum’s popularity grows with vacation seekers all over the world.  Playa Azul Hotel wants their guests to be able to enjoy a wonderful, relaxing Tulum beach vacation without breaking the bank.  Tulum vacation packages are the best deal in Tulum – bargain-priced and an economical way to enjoy that vacation.

And so, because of popular demand, Playa Azul Hotel and Cabanas is bringing back its Stimulus Packages for the 2010 low season!  These beach vacation packages include 7 nights accommodation for two people, continental breakfast every day, and free rental of any of the Playa Azul Sport Center equipment – kayaks, boogieboards, and snorkel equipment.

The Playa Azul Tulum art and Tulum design found around the grounds, in the rooms and cabanas, and in the restaurant continues to gain in popularity.  The art is always changing and international artists continue to come to Tulum to share their creativity and add to the unique Tulum design at Playa Azul Hotel.

Garden view accommodation is $598 usd for the week; oceanviews are $673 usd, and beachfronts are $942 usd.  The continental breakfast at the Playa Azul Tulum restaurant is a yummy and filling plate of whole wheat toast with homemade jam, lots of fresh seasonal fruit, fresh squeezed orange juice, and coffee.

The best vacation package deals can be found at Playa Azul Hotel, and also at Coco Tulum cabanas!  For more information, or to contact someone with questions, visit the websites at www.playaazultulum.com and/or www.cocotulum.com.

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Tulum new year’s day

December 28th, 2009

Tulum new years celebration 2010

Probably observed on March 1 in the old Roman calendar, New Year’s Day was fixed on January 1 by the period of the Late Republic. Some have suggested this occurred in 153 BC, when it was stipulated that the two annual consuls (after whose names the years were identified) entered into office on that day, though no consensus exists on the matter.Dates in March, coinciding with the spring equinox, or commemorating the Annunciation of Jesus, along with a variety of Christian feast dates were used throughout the Middle Ages, though calendars often continued to display the months in columns running from January to December

Among the 7th-century pagans of Flanders and the Netherlands, it was the custom to exchange gifts at the New Year, a pagan custom deplored by Saint Eligius (died 659 or 660), who warned the Flemings and Dutchmen, “[Do not] make vetulas, [little figures of the Old Woman], little deer or iotticos or set tables (for the house-elf, compare Puck) at night or exchange New Year gifts or supply superfluous drinks (anotherYule custom).” The quote is from the vita of Eligius written by his companion, Ouen.

Most countries in Western Europe officially adopted January 1 as New Year’s Day somewhat before they adopted the Gregorian Calendar. The Feast of the Annunciation, March 25 (9 months before December 25), was the first day of the new year in England until the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar in 1752. The March 25 date was called Annunciation Style; the January 1 date was called Circumcision Style, because this was the date of the Feast of the Circumcision, being the eighth day counting from December 25.

Acording to some traditional Christian beliefs January 1st, New Years Day is the eight day of Christmas of the twelve days of Christmas. Christmas and New Year’s Day are linked theologically because the western calendar used in most of the world (A.D. or C.E.) is based on the birth of Christ and the day of the celebration of Christ’s birth Christmas Day is on December 25 or just seven days before New Year’s Day. It is also only about ten days after the Winter Solstice or shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and the Summer Solstice or longest day in the year in the southern hemisphere, thus solar cycles are also linked to New Year’s.

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October 6th, 2009

The deep blue sea has always been a mystery to us humans. Since time began we have always tried to explore and explain what lies beneath. Not knowing exactly what is down at the bottom of the sea is what calls divers from all over the world to Tulum on the Riviera Maya in Mexico.

Scuba-Diving is an excellent way to find out more about underwater life and all the secret treasures it is hiding. With creatures such as manta rays, eagle rays, turtles, dolphins and sharks at Tulum most of the year, you can never be sure who you might be swimming next to. The variety in this area never ceases to amaze its visitors.

The Yucatan Peninsula offers excellent diving opportunities on the Great Maya Barrier Reef. This reef stretches from the north end of the Yucatan Peninsula all the way down to the Belize coast and Honduras. Although Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Cozumel are some of the more famous spots for scuba diving, Tulum is the perfect location for divers looking for a less hectic environment.

The peninsula is a great sponge where rivers flow under the earth, rivers of water as clear as anywhere else you’ve seen. Tulum is especially famous for its pyramid in front of beautiful beaches, crystal clear water perfect.

On the Yucatan peninsula, the cave system is effectively a giant underground river cutting straight through limestone. The cenotes – mysterious circular holes in the bedrock – were sacred sites to the ancient Maya, and are often surrounded by verdant jungle. They provide interesting dives, where thrill-seekers can swim through cloudy hydrogen sulphide layers and soar around eerie stalactites.

October is a great time to dive in Tulum. The sea is calm so you can reef dive most days. And with the variety of other dive sites available in the Peninsula, there is something to suit all levels of experience. With visibility usually in excess of 100 metres, beautiful light effects and geological formations such as stalactites and stalagmites, these are some of the best caverns for diving in the world and truly an experience not to be missed.

Scuba diving can be an unbelievable experience that will forever transform you. With the warm jade colour sea, relaxed Caribbean atmosphere and paradisiac beaches, Tulum is the perfect place for people who love to discover.

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Kiteboarding en Tulum con Playa Azul Tulum Hotel y Morph kiteboarding!!

September 29th, 2009

El Hotel Playa Azul Tulum y Morph Kiteboarding abren una nueva escuela de Kiteboarding en el Hotel Playa Azul Tulum,  con profesores certificados IKO y con unos equipamientos y seguridad de gran nivel. El día 1 de noviembre será la inaguración, bienvenidos a practicar este deporte !!

El kitesurf es uno de los deportes extremos, que más adeptos ha ido sumando. El deporte es prácticamente nuevo. Se cree que surgió en los comienzos de la década de los 80. Pero el kitesurf, no logro que muchos se interesaran en el. Pero en la mediada que se fue dando a conocer, muchos surfistas, fueron incorporando éste deporte, a sus prácticas habituales. Para comienzos del 2000, la cantidad de practicantes, había superado todas las expectativas.

Para practicar el kitesurf, se necesita de una cometa, la cual varía de tamaño, según la potencia de arrastre, que se desee tener. Esta se asegura a la cintura de la persona, por medio de una barra de control, unida por un arnés. Para deslizarse, se necesita de una tabla de surf. La cual, en la mayoría de las ocasiones, es bastante más pequeña, que la original. Esto, para poder tener un rango de maniobrabilidad, mucho mayor al acostumbrado.

El kitesurf al poseer como vehículo de arrastre, una cometa, debe ser practicado en zonas donde el viento sea recurrente. Aparte de que corra a altas velocidades. Para principiantes, se recomienda comenzar a aprender,con un instructor o escuela certificada,  Esto, ya que sin la asistencia adecuada, se puede tornar peligroso.

Por otra parte, el kitesurf ha dado pie para que otras modalidades, copien su vehículo de propulsión. Esto se está dando bastante con el snowboard. Muchos montañistas, están incorporando un cometa, para lograr mayores velocidades en la nieve y así poder lograr acrobacias más extremas. Lo mismo ocurre con los que practican el mountain boards. Deporte que se realiza en las montañas, en época de verano. Quienes utilizan una tabla un poco mayor que la de un skate convencional, a la que le han incorporado grandes ruedas de caucho, para poder deslizarse en la veredas rocosas de los cerros. Y las cometas utilizadas en el kitesurf les proporcionan gran velocidad y mayor diversión.

Iniciación:
Para empezar con este deporte los expertos recomiendan hacer un curso de iniciación donde enseñan un primer contacto con el material y, ya que se trata de un deporte de riesgo, es necesario al menos unas normas básicas de seguridad y procedimientos de rescate que permitirán resolver situaciones de rotura de material, caída de la cometa, etc. Este deporte en manos inexpertas puede ser peligroso, pero bien practicado es un deporte muy emocionante que desborda adrenalina.

En un curso de iniciación, normalmente hay una parte teórica de seguridad, ventana de vuelo, etc. y otra parte práctica, que comienza en la arena con una cometa de iniciación, donde se toma contacto con la fuerza de la cometa en las distintas posiciones de la ventana de vuelo y su comportamiento en función de la velocidad. Procedimiento para subir y bajar y suelta de la cometa. Se pasa posteriormente al agua y se practica el “bodydrag”, desplazamiento en el agua sin la tabla, esta técnica permite recuperar la tabla en el agua, después se practica el “waterstart” o salida con la tabla desde el agua.

Seguridad :
No se recomienda la práctica del kite con viento de tierra off-shore (el viento te aleja de la playa).
El equipo básico contiene distintos elementos de seguridad. El tándem cometa-barra es el que más elementos contiene. En caso de que sople un viento demasiado fuerte con el que la cometa se pueda descontrolar y nos pueda arrastrar, la unión al arnés llamada chickenloop tiene una anilla de seguridad que permite soltar la cometa del cuerpo. Es sólo entonces cuando actúa el leash o cuerda de seguridad, que evita que la cometa se aleje y se extravíe.

A través de la barra pasan unas líneas, dando un margen para que la barra pueda pegarse más al cuerpo o alejarse, esta acción influye ligeramente en la cometa haciéndola más o menos sensible al viento (captando más o menos viento), es por sí una medida de seguridad, ya que se puede regular la cometa cuando vienen rachas fuertes de viento. Las cometas de dos líneas no tienen este sistema, hoy en día imprescindible (por eso están en desuso).

Por último está la constitución de la cometa, que varía entre marcas y modelos y su diseño puede aportar elementos de seguridad.
En este deporte, se está innovando en seguridad, diseño y prestaciones y dado su corta vida, cada año se introducen nuevos elementos.


Comienzos:
Aunque la práctica de este deporte de manera extendida es muy reciente, se tiene conocimiento que desde muy antiguo en China e Indonesia se usaban cometas para arrastrar pequeñas embarcaciones. No es sin embargo hasta 1977 cuando Gijsbertus Adrianus Panhuise patenta un sistema de navegación sobre una tabla de surf traccionada por una especie de paracaídas, convirtiéndose así en el padre de este deporte. En Indonesia es una cultura y un arte, los diseños son amplios y variados, en estas zonas es dónde se encuentra la industria de kiteboarding. También es un gran lugar para entrenar y desarrollar el material, esto junto a la mano de obra barata y el desarrollo industrial de esta zona la sitúa como pionera en cuanto al desarrollo del Kiteboarding. www.playaazultulum.com , www.morphkiteboarding.com

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” EL GRITO ” celebración del día de la independencia de México en el Hotel Playa Azul Tulum

August 26th, 2009

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El Hotel Playa Azul Tulum, celebrará el próximo martes día 15 la independencia de México , con Mariachis, música en directo, Dj’s , proyecciones i piñata!  La fiesta empezara a la 1 del medio día y terminará después de “el grito” a la 1 de la noche. Damos la bienvenida a todo Tulum y a la Riviera Maya a disfrutar de un día tan especial como este,  en nuestro Hotel y Beachclub Playa Azul Tulum.

At Playa Azul Tulum Hotel, we will celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day this coming September 15th with mariachis, live music, DJs, a video projection show, and a piñata!  The party will start at 1 pm and will end after “el grito” at 1 am.  We welcome all of Tulum and the Riviera Maya to enjoy this special day with us, at Playa Azul Tulum Hotel and Beachclub.

Aquí les contamos de forma breve como empezó la independencia de México sobre España.

Here, we will give a quick explanation of how México won its independence from Spain.

El 16 de septiembre se celebra el día en que México comienza la lucha por su independencia en 1810, al principio la lucha fue encabezada por el cura Miguel Hidalgo y el general Ignacio Allende, duró aproximadamente once años durante los cuales mucha gente estuvo al frente del ejército insurgente, hasta que en el año 1821 México se proclama un país independiente.

The beginning of the fight for Mexico’s independence in 1810 is celebrated on September 16.  At the beginning, the was led by the priest Miguel Hidalgo and the general Ignacio Allende.  The fight for independence lasted about 11 years, during which many people were at the front of the insurgent army, until 1821 when Mexico was proclaimed an independent country.

Esta etapa comienza a principios de la década entre 1800 y 1810, cuando los colonos de la nueva España, incluyendo a los ricos, criollos, indígenas y latifundistas ya no deseaban compartir la riqueza del nuevo pueblo con los españoles, al mismo tiempo dentro de la Nueva España había mucha desigualdad social. Este era el pretexto principal para pensar en la independencia.

This stage began in the decade between 1800 and 1810, when the colonies of new Spain, including the rich, Mexican-born Spaniards, indigenous people and landowners decided that they didn’t want to share the wealth of the new territory with the Spanish, and at the same time, in the new Spain, there was a lot of social inequality.  This was the main pretext for thinking about independence.

En 1808, Napoleón ocupa España, así que  los españoles estaban ocupados defendiendo su país. El pueblo de México al enterarse de la invasión francesa en España, aprovecha para promover el movimiento de la Independencia, por medio de poner carteles en todo el país.

In 1808, Napoleon occupied Spain, and so the Spanish were busy defending their country.  The city of Mexico, upon finding out about the French invasion of Spain, used the opportunity to promote the Independence movement, by moving fliers all over the country.

Sabiendo que el pueblo mexicano era un fiel seguidor de la iglesia, Allende propuso que Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, cura de Dolores para convencer al pueblo; Hidalgo aceptó la invitación.

Knowing that the people of Mexico were faithful followers of the Church, Allende proposed that Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo, priest of Dolores, convince the city of the need for Independence; Hidalgo accepted the invitation.

En Dolores, Don Miguel Hidalgo decidió iniciar la lucha inmediatamente. Primero pusieron en libertad a los presos y aprehendieron a los españoles que  se encontraban en la población, luego a las 5 de la mañana del 16 de septiembre de 1810, se llamó a misa, el pueblo acudió al llamado y con el grito de ¡ Mexicanos, Viva México¡, ¡Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe ”, ¡ Viva Fernando VII¡ y ¡Muera el mal gobierno! ; Hidalgo incitó al pueblo a levantarse contra los españoles. A este suceso se le conoce como “ Grito de Dolores”

In Dolores, Don Miguel Hidalgo decided to immediately begin the fight.  First they set free those in jail and arrested the Spaniards that they found among the people.  Then, at 5 am on September 16, 1810, they called a mass, the town heeded the call, and with shouts and yells of “Mexicans, Viva Mexico!”, “Long live the Virgin of Guadalupe!”, “Long live Fernando VII!” and “Death to the government of Spain!” Hidalgo incited the town to rise up against the Spaniards.  After this success, those calls became known as “the Grito of Dolores.”