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In Memoriam

September 21, 2020 0
Long-time Akumal  personage Dr.Néstor Mendoza died last week.  He had been hospitalized with covid.  Doctor saw patients from a small office at the Centro basketball cancha, then built a facility in the pueblo that included a pharmacy.   Dr. Néstor, you will be missed by residents and tourists of Akumal.  
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In Memoriam

August 31, 2020 0
The month of August took its toll in Akumal Norte.  We lost Elio Rodriguez, owner and resident at Lol Ka’naab, and Donna Cost, Jamie’s mom.  They will be missed.      
Nature and Critters

Indoor Growing: Bird’s-Nest Fern

August 31, 2020 0
Bird’s-Nest Fern   a.k.a. Crow’s Nest Fern (Scientific name: Asplenium nidus) The bird’s-nest fern gets its name from the nest-like crown out of which its ripple-edged fronds grow.  It prefers a humid environment with medium to low indirect light.  The more light your fern gets, the more crinkled the leaves will be, [……]
Akumal Foodie

Foodie Says Pasta & Pastor

August 31, 2020 0
The Akumal Foodie has been making frequent trips to the Pueblo lately.  Luis, the 20-year veteran chef from Que Onda, is in business selling his marvelous pastas and tacos al pastor.  He’s open Thursday thru Monday from 6:00pm to 11:00.  Pasta sauces available are pomodoro, alfredo, Maribel, viva México, alioli, [……]
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Delivery VIP

August 31, 2020 0
A few months ago, we posted a quick article about a local delivery service. Delivery VIP is owned by Juan Carlos.  You can reach him by cell at (+52-1-) 984-106-1272  —  call, text, or WhatsApp. He operates between Puerto Aventuras and Dos Ojos.  He’ll deliver goods and take-out from restaurants.  [……]
Nature and Critters

Women Of Akumal – Part 6

August 31, 2020 4
Women Of Akumal – Part 6 A SERIES ON WOMEN LIVING SOLO IN THE AKUMAL AREA Her Happy Place There is a strong smell of marijuana as we approach a house on a popular stretch of beach where Green Turtles like to nest near Akumal – so much so I [……]