Tulum Services (for the FAQ thread)

[beachreader]

I'm starting this thread here in General in case not everyone knows how to use the "New Posts" button to see all new things in all categories (which is a neat tip for those who don't already use it). We'll move this to the FAQ forum soon.

My goal here is to create a thread with all kinds of specific information about local Tulum services, inspired by Margo's recent move into full-time massage and guiding services, Mindy's babysitting gig, Malisa's wedding planning, etc.

The intent is not to promote certain people over others, but welcome all posts about massage therapists and other service providers so that future searchers can find the information in one place rather than searching a lot of random threads.

In general, we discourage people from self-promoting via web links in signatures, but I think for the purposes of this thread, service providers should feel welcome to say howdy and give contact info. They should be wary, though, of posting direct e-mail links, as internet spam bots can search for that format. Best to post something like "beachreader at comcast dot net" or something like that.

I hope this works for everyone!

[beachreader]

Ahem.

We are hereby inviting all service providers in Tulum to post their information here so that future searchers can have a place to find what they need. Ditto to anyone else who has a provider they'd like to recommend.

So I'll start, though I am not a service provider. I really enjoyed the tour we had through CESiak. Our guide was Miguel, originally from the DF, but has lived all across Mexico and South America as well as Minneapolis for many years. His English is perfect and his knowledge of and love for the mangroves and other flora and fauna in the Sian Ka'an biosphere really came through in his talks.

I've heard good things about all of the guides at CESiak, and I hope to do another tour with them someday. www.cesiak.org (http://www.cesiak.org).

Next?

[letele]

I will recommend Dove6 whale shark tours. Not strictly Tulum-related, but close enough. Sky is a really nice guy and he knows a lot about the sharks and other marine life. We had a great time with him and would definitely use his company again. http://whalesharkexperience.com/

[beachreader]

Whale sharks are close enough to Tulum, I think. And thanks for that recommendation. The guys we used were OK, very nice, and one of them helped me a lot in the water, but I didn't feel like I learned anything from them.

[Margoinmexico]

You´re in Paradise, you NEED a massage!
:wave:Hi, I´m Margo in Mexico, and I am a massage therapist who lives in the Tulum Area. I offer my massages either in your hotel or home, or have a BEAUTIFUL place on the South Beach to do massages. You can contact me at margoinmexicomassage at hotmail dot com or you can PM me on Tulum.info, I´m a regular here.


I have lots of experience; I am a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist with current Licenses in the US. I have been studying healing most of my adult life. I went to a very good massage school in Washington State which as usual focused on basic Swedish massage, but also they introduced us to many other modalities and have done a lot of continuing education in the years since, both in massage, yoga and energy work. I owned Healing Water Spa in Soap Lake Washington for many years before making the big move to Mexico.

My massage specialties are Spiritual, Relaxation and Chronic Pain. My suggestion is kind of a combo of all three. In the beginning it is nice to chat a bit and get to know each other, and I teach some things about the body that don´t seem to be commonly known…..then as the massage progresses, we get quiet and get in touch with the energy of the place and your inner self and go to heaven for a while, and when I´m finished, I tip toe out of the room to let you come back to your space undisturbed.


I love giving massage, I think I get as much out of giving the massage as the client does from getting the massage, it truly is an honor and a gift to share such a sacred thing with my clients. I am so excited to get back to doing more massage.


I also teach a yoga type class that combines many things that I have learned about energy and the body. I call it A CLASS IN FEELING GOOD. It is available for individuals and groups. It is about an hour and a half, and includes yoga, chi gong, energy work, eft, lymphatic system, nervous system and improves the immune system. Really I say that it is for learning things you can use in your ¨walking around life¨not just during the time you have time to set aside to get on the mat. You may have caught me in Punta Allen where I taught this class 5 days a week last winter.


I also have been a Reiki Master for almost 15 years, and also teach classes in that and other energy work.


Also, having lived here for a number of years, I can help you set up some tours with more local type vendors than the usual touristy fares. If you have any questions about pricing or anything at all, please contact me and we´ll see what we can set up for you.

Oh yeah, and I cook too!


Peace and FEEL GOOD!
Margoinmexicomassage at hotmail dot com

[beachreader]

Thanks for posting that, Margo, it'll be great information to have for future travelers.

[LuvCityLivin]

Just for the record, I contacted MargoinMexico and she couldn't be nicer! I know a lot of you already know each other but for us newbies, this is valuable info! A contact like this couldn't be better. We've already booked her for two massages on the deck of our cabana. Margo also has the BEST ideas when it comes to things to do, where to go and people she can hook you up with. Margo, I'm so excited I can not stand it. Promise me you won't get too booked up for the first week of February when we are there! :eat-drink:

[PhyllisB]

I think Margo's going to have to start doing group activities and tours at this rate! :D

[Mindy in Tulum]

One of the things that I am trying to do with my website TulumLiving.com (http://www.TulumLiving.com) is to promote the different people and services that are here in Tulum. When I do a post on one of these very special people I am going to make a notation here. I hope that is okay. I will have a post up on Margo soon!. But for starters...

Tattooluum Fine Art and Tattoo Studio (http://www.tulumliving.com/2009/09/tattooluum-fine-art-and-tattoo-studio.html). The art that is available from this father son team is truly amazing. There are several different mediums- paint, sketch etc. but one of my favorites is the wood pieces that are found on the ground and made into beautiful things. Using creativity and an artistic eye- the wood truly takes on a new life. Many of the pieces are small enough to take home. They are truly amazing.

As for the tattoo and piercing- Olmo- the son is an amazing artist and a wonderful tattooer. My husband is getting a large piece done right now and it is beautiful. I am getting a piece done this week. I will post it on TL.

Here is the link to check out the art and the tattoos. PM me for more information.

http://www.tulumliving.com/2009/09/tattooluum-fine-art-and-tattoo-studio.html

[worthless nut]

Margot,

seems as though you are doing well! I feel priviledged to have known you when.... :cool:We are coming to NV Nov 16 - 19 and I know my wife and at least one other in our party would like a message. We met you at Xamach in '08:beerchug::beerchug:. If I knew how to post photos I would send a pretty good picture of you. As we get closer we will need to touch base and make arrangements.

[Malisa]

Hi, my name is Malisa. I own a company named Destination Scout. You can find us on the web at www.destinationscout.com

We run a full service vacation and event coordination company focusing on boutique hotels and promoting local small business owners.

Tulum is a favorite location of ours, as well as Guatemala, the smaller Carribean islands, and Germany. However, we are happy to hop on a plane and scout out a new location for you in order to provide you a relaxing and authentic experience in any location you can dream of.

If you are an active participant in the tulum.info forum, you may not necessarily need our services, but it is a nice luxury. We will help you find the right hotel, book the reservation, arrange for ground transportation (rental cars, bicycles, anything your heart desires) as well as have things delivered to your hotel on your arrival, such as TelMex phones and groceries. We can arrange for Margo to give you a massage or Mindy to babysit for you. Either of them would be happy to cook for you as well.

On a grander scale, we arrange weddings and large events. This also includes booking all hotel and ground transportation, and excursions for your trip as well as coordinating all of your vendors and event management. We work hard at keeping events intimate, unique, and utilizing the local resources.

I also wanted to give a big thank you to everyone on the forum. It provides a wealth of information and friendship.

Experience Life!
info at destinationscout.com

[Margoinmexico]

:wave:Here is a couple of useful phone numbers so you can call your own cab if you have phone service.....

the main switchboard number is 984.871.2029 they only speak spanish, so might want your hotel or restaurant to call for you....
And Freddie is a driver that speaks some english..his number is 984.876.0196...tell him I sent you and you might get a deal.:eat-drink:

[beachreader]

Thanks for the taxi info, Margo, and thanks for posting your info, Mindy and Malisa. This is just what I was hoping for, a central place that we could direct people to for info.

[tbpeaceful]

Bumping this up ~ lots of new peeps who may enjoy it.

I can hardly wait to meet Miss Margo and spend some time with her magical massage. :)
Wishing we had more than a week so we could work in some side adventures as well, but this journey is devoted to pampering and peace ~ so lots of sand gravity will be the focus. :palmtree: :beer: :sun:


Happy days - T.

[Margoinmexico]

Promise me you won't get too booked up for the first week of February when we are there! :eat-drink:

:wave:LCL, you are so on my schedule! Looking forward to that week for sure! I have had to get ultra organized to keep it all straight....and there are some weeks that are getting pretty full!

TBPeaceful, pampering is what a vacation to Tulum is all about, we´re going to have some fun too!

I am getting a lot of bookings and am so Thankful to all of you. I have bookings clear into MAY! It is such a privilage to get to meet so many of you, and also to see inside so many diferent hotels!

I am also meeting a lot more lurkers!:eek: Many people are signing up for accounts so they can contact me!

One nice thing that I´ve found out, the men of this board are real sweeties. I´d say that more than 60% of the massages I´ve done so far were arranged by the husband for the wife. Usually as surprise for her. Now THAT is what I call SWEET! ;)

Peace and FEEL GOOD!:boat:

[chamba]

Hello,
first I want to say that our community is FANTASTIC. from Margo massage to Miguel Cesiak tour, there is a life time of new activities here. I appreciate that you invite us to share what we do so that the readers can plan a trip to suit their dreams.
My name is Matthew (Mateo) and I am an associate with Los Árboles Tulum. We provide a great investment, and an even better place to design and build your dream home in the jungle of Tulum. Living minutes from the world-class beaches of Tulum is pure heaven. I sell each lot with title insurance for the client, for those of you new to the Mexican land game. We are currently building the first homes with full permits from the Municipality.
This is a unique CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT. We are developers dedicated to preserving the beautiful Tulum, and trying to set an example for future development to keep it the treasure that you all know and love. Come get involved in being good to yourself and the Tulum community.
I can be reached at MATT at losarbolestulum dot com, and the website is www dot losarbolestulum dot com. you can find our entrance at KM 12 on the Tulum-Coba highway, on the north side. you can also PM me here at Tulum.info
be happy, stay natural,
M

[xamachdan]

Dan Hazard, aka Xamachdan here.
After 15 years of real estate in the Seattle area, I am bringing it to Tulum on Jan 4, 2010.
I am with Re/Max Tulum, but my office will be down at km 32, Boca Paila Road. I will be specializing in Sian Ka'an and Punta Allen properties.
5 years ago I bought property in the Bioshere, and I can help you do it also. Website- www.siankaanrealestate.com (http://www.siankaanrealestate.com)
So come on down the road, stop in and have an ice cold beer, and let me show you what is available, and how to buy it.
I will be doing double duty, running Xamach Dos, a small eco resort with 4 cabanas, a restaurant, and 80 meters of Caribbean. Very remote, perfect for people who don't want the side by side and quickly multiplying places in the Tulum hotel zone. We have a great family living there, no neighbors,
and a great vibe, plus good fishing.
website- www.xamachdos.com (http://www.xamachdos.com)
So come on down the road, stop in and have an ice cold beer, and stay for a week or two at the most peaceful place on the coast.
XD

[beachreader]

Awesome, Dan, what a great new direction for you! And Matt, great to have a contact at Los Arboles too.

This thread was originally intended to be part of the FAQ section of the board. Is everyone OK with that? Or maybe I can make it a sticky?

[beachreader]

OK, I think I did that right. This thread should now be a sticky at the top of the Resources/FAQ thread section. Hope it's helpful!

[Margoinmexico]

There is a great tour company that does Muyil, Sian Ka'an Tours...
http://www.siankaantours.org/english/Muyil_forest_and_float/eng_muyil.php

Their main guide, Pastor is Fabulous. He and his family are from Muyil and have had lots of training and help to keep it the way it is, yet let people observe it.

Have fun!

[jmcgowan]

100% free, kind of similar to craigslist.org Only for Tulum. You do not have to register to post an ad. Sell your stuff that you can't take back. Save money by purchasing something your're looking for used. You won't find banners or google ads here, just the listings you post. http://tulumtalk.com

[LuvCityLivin]

Hello! :wave: I address this to the newbies, like myself, because so many of you experts here know Margo so well this might not be news to you but for those of you who don't know her, she is a great contact to have. Anyway, we set up what I think is going to be one of the most fun days EVER and I wanted to give others a heads' up in case they wanted to do the same:
We have booked Margo for - get this - a Pub/Salsa Crawl! Here's how it works: We pay for the Taxis and Margo's Food & Drink plus a little $ for her time. In return, we lay back and let Margo take us all around town and off the beaten path (yaaayyy!) to her favorite pubs, taco stands & restaurants! We sample the best of whatever food and drink each place has to offer and then move on to the next. How much fun is that going to be??!! :eat-drink: :star: To not have to spend any time wondering where to go...to hit all of the favorite places of somebody who lives there...nothing in my book could be better! Margo I am so excited!
Of course we've already scheduled Margo's professional massages on our deck for our first full day in Tulum and then, a few days later, Margo will also be taking us on a private 1/2 day driving tour of the Sian Ka'an (we'll be using her car but in the future, she'll take folks who are renting a car and use theirs instead). Both the massages and the Sian Ka'an Tour (for those of you who don't know, Margo worked in this area and knows it like the back of her hand) are very reasonably priced. Best of all, you feel like you're connecting with an old friend even though you haven't even met yet!
Margo's contact info is MargoInMexicoMassageAtHotmailDotCom.
OMG, how many days are left?? I can hardly stand it. :D

[Libelula]

I'm jealous. :p

Sounds fantastic!!!

[chamba]

That sounds like a fun for all! We are going to get a crawl report?

[itsjustme]

What a fantastic idea!! :D:D:D:D

Not only would Margo be GREAT fun and know "special" places to share but a WEALTH of information about the area.

Can't wait to hear (and see) about it. Now that you got us all excited about these fun days. I believe a trip report is a MUST!!

Pretty Pleassssssseeee. :o

[Margoinmexico]

:wave:You guys crack me up.....:p

Sounds like I'm going on vacation!!!!!! i've been doing some research.....AaaaaauuuuuuuU!:beerchug:

Looking forward to this like you can't imagine.......soon chica! :sun:

[lil fishee]

We enlisted the services of Jennifer at Marry Me Akumal to plan our commitment ceremony for us. I cannot begin to tell you how amazing this lady is!! She was so easy to work with and made everything so simple for us to handle from the States. She was always prompt in responding to my emails, she allowed us to make payments toward our big day, she was great about making recommendations and answering all of our questions. She literally took care of EVERYTHING for us!! We ran into a few small issues that would typically panic the bride to be but Jennifer took care of those for us too! I didn't have to worry about a thing! I cannot tell you how grateful we are to have had her in our corner. Her attention to detail, her love of her work, and her desire to make her couples happy is unmatched! I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone thinking of getting married in the Riviera Maya. Thank you just doesn't seem to be adequate for all of her hard work!

Also, we had Turtle Bay do our catering and our cake... needless to say, the dinner was outstanding and the cake was not only beautiful but quite tasty! So.... with that.... THANK YOU JENNIFER!! You went above and beyond the call of duty and we appreciated it so much!!

Charlie and Marie from Tulum did our ceremony for us... they were amazing and the ceremony was magical!

You can check out her website at www.marrymeakumal.com

You can reach Jennifer at marrymeakumal@gmail.com.

[Pure Bliss Yoga]

Hi all!

If you haven't yet been to Tulum... a giant welcome! And if you've been a million times like I have, welcome back!
About me and what I am offering:
MY BIO:
Richelle Morgan is a wander-lusting yoga teacher, animal lover and the creator of Pure Bliss Yoga. When not pairing chocolate with wine or snuggling with her four-legged partners in crime, she can be found planning her next adventure. Follow her yoga adventures on her blog or catch her at a her next yoga retreat.
Extended bio: http://www.pureblissyoga.ca/about/

Find me on facebook: www.facebook.com/pureblissyoga (http://www.facebook.com/pureblissyoga)
Show me love on twitter: www.twitter.com/pureblissyoga (http://www.twitter.com/pureblissyoga)

I have a yoga retreat at Shambala Petit Hotel coming up in February (4 to 11)
$200 off right now for sign-ups before Nov 1:-)
More info on booking/retreat:
http://www.pureblissyoga.ca/retreats/pure-bliss-2012/

Currently in the middle of a huge life change... selling my home, packing up my four-legged kids and heading south in my yoga mobile (motorhome).
You can read all about it here: http://www.pureblissyoga.ca/2011/10/look-out-rapunzel/
First stop on my Yoga Bliss Adventures: Tulum

Offering: yoga classes and workshops

I teach a blend of vinyasa/anusara. Very alignment based, so there is an element of physicality, while learning how to move/breath and live from the heart. Accessible to everyone, no matter what your level or non-level;-) I also teach yin and restorative yoga... perfect for dealing with muscle, alignment, hormonal and immune system issues... or if you just want to unwind after your flight to Tulum. I have a fabulous Travel Yoga class... perfect for reconnecting and getting your vaca started with a breath of fresh air after the stress of traveling.
Where I will be teaching while in Tulum:
February 4 to 11 - my Pure Bliss Yoga Retreat
February 25 to March 3 - Triathlete Retreat at Retiro Maya
Before and after retreat: Yoga Shala Tulum and offering private/group sessions

I hope to be in Tulum by mid-end of December.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to book some classes, come to my retreat or just need some advice on where,what and why's of Tulum!

Besos!
Richelle
www.pureblissyoga.ca (http://www.pureblissyoga.ca/)

http://vimeo.com/pureblissyoga/pure-bliss-yoga-retreat-2011

[Alejandra Libelula]

:sun:Hello everyone!
My name is Alejandra Libelula and I live in Tulum! I do all kinds of fun things but my specialty is interpreting the Mayan Calendar and its practical usefulness for you. Remember this calendar's uses far exceed the prognostication of great changes as it is first and foremost a most wonderful tool for personal development and enhancement of our awareness. So if you are coming to Tulum, please feel free to contact me to schedule a session or simply converse about the magic of this calendar and the mystery of December 2012! I make jewelry and delicious home made peanut butter, almond butter and yucatan honey! you can find me every Tuesday evening at Zamas Restaurant on the beach. Most days I am also found at Uno Astrolodge on km.8 of the beach road.
my email is rainbowserpent at wildmail dot com.
Thanks I look forward to meeting you!

[Las Palmas Maya]

In addition to providing deluxe cabanas, a suite, communal kitchen and many other amenities to our hotel guests, Las Palmas Maya also offers a variety of services to all tourists visiting Tulum:

Bicycle Rental - Brand spanking new beachcruisers (a picture of our fleet is at the bottom of this post). Most rental bicycles in the area are in far less-than-new condition and don't always include a comfortable seat or a basket. Ours have it all! A top-quality seat that is comfortable, large basket on the front for groceries, souvenirs, water, etc and of course, a lock to keep your transportation safe while you explore!

Free Concierge Service - This is available to every visitor to Tulum, not just our hotel guests. Looking to maximize your time in Tulum? Rely on our friendly, bi-lingual (English as first language) staff to assist with booking excursions to enhance your vacation. We specialize in the "local experience" - no massive tour buses or name-badges here - just locals that are experts in their niche, have transportation and everything needed for the day's adventures. If you have questions about, or are interested in arranging SCUBA trips, snorkeling expeditions, visiting the ruins in Coba, biosphere trips, cenote swimming, underground cliff-diving (if you don't know, you should ask - incredible experience) or need airport shuttle service - we will be happy to help. As locals, we can also suggest a variety of local restaurants, stores and hotspots that we enjoy visiting - perhaps you will too?

Calls to US / Canada - Las Palmas Maya utilizes the ultimate in jungle internet technology and some good ole' fashioned American telecomm equipment to provide inexpensive, easy to use pay-phone service. You decide how many minutes you would like to have (30 minutes for 5 US, 60 minutes for 9US) and hold on to your minutes for as long as you're here. This means you can call friends / family to let them know you've arrived safe and use your remaining minutes to make calls on another day(s). Use a standard telephone and dial only your area code and number. No international dialing requirments or confusing messages!

For all services, please visit our website for location and contact information - if you're already here, we're at KM 9.5 across the street from Casa Violeta and OM - stop by and say hello!

Here are our bikes!
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l632/laspalmasmaya/001.jpg

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