The baby turtle is so cute. I like babies. I'm one myself.

said BabyNaomi 2006.05.18 at 10:12:56 PDT

Here is some recommended reading for those interested in the Yucatan area, feel free to add to this list Lost World of Quintana Roo (out of print, but you can still find a few copies online) by Michael Peissel Sacred Monkey River by Christopher Shaw Field Guide to Birds of Mexico by Ernest Preston Edwards Breaking the Maya Code by Michael Coe The Maya (6th Edition) by Michael Coe Time among the Maya - Ronald Wright Travelers' Tales Mexico - James O'Reilly and Larry Habegger Yucatan Peninsula Handbook Moon Publications - Chicki Mallan Tropical Mexico - Ecotravellers' Wildlife by Les Beletsky On Mexico Time - Tony Cohan Nothing to Declare - Mary Morris

said 2002.02.14 at 07:07:56 PST

Finally caught up since I've been back from my vacation at Casa Tropical Tankah. The weather was sunny and except for 1 day of rain our 3 weeks were good ones. We had a cold spell in early Jan., but daytime temps still reached high 70's and 80 and the sun was very bright and warm. We were able to get in a lot of snorkeling and I finally got a close up photo of a barracuda which I will scan and add to my photo album. Also saw a Hawksbill turtle, but used my last shot on the barracuda. Enjoyed the usual favorite restaurants, Ill Giardino, Charlies, El Basilica in the town of Tulum. The new French restaurant, Paris de la Noche was a treat, with good prices, great onion soup and frozen drinks. The new Bital bank and ATM really comes in handy also. Had a few meals at restaurants overlooking the ocean on the Boca Paila Rd, just south of the Tulum ruins. Gringo Dave's and Zamas were good as always, and we always try to go during daylight to enjoy the beautiful views. We passed Rancho Punta Venado on our way to Tankah, and the horses looked very healthy and well taken care of. This is top on my list for things to do my next trip down. Since we will be going back again at the very end of March and early April, we will try to fit in some fishing. I know this is a good time of year. Would appreciate any tips from anyone who has hired a boat for a day of fishing offshore. Over the next week will be putting photos into my Casa Tropical photo album. You can email or post any questions you may have about Casa Tropical or the Akumal/Tankah/Tulum area of Mexico.

said casatropical 2002.01.29 at 07:55:37 PST

Hi Tony, We are located on the Caribbean Coast of Mexico, 1 hour drive south of the Cancun airport, 3 miles north of the Tulum ruins. Casa Tropical is situated on a private 1/2 acre property in Tankah. You will find a link to our home page with more info. http://CasaTropical.com

said casatropical 2001.12.13 at 05:25:28 PST

Perfect place to snooze in the sun after snorkeling all day. If this is not paradise ,where is it???

said 2001.11.29 at 15:02:02 PST