Akumal Foodie

Learn Mexican Cooking in Akumal

July 16, 2017 0
Bursting with color and excitement, Mexican food, like the country itself, reflects the heritage of many different influences that have contributed to elevating Mexican cuisine from the ordinary to the sublime. Aficionados (Foodies!) agree that the distinctiveness of Mexican food is a treat for the eye as well as satisfying [……]
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CFE: New Meters + Rising Prices

July 16, 2017 0
An article gleaned from the The Playa Times, a bimonthly publication in English, refered to new electrical meters CFE is installing as well as rising prices.  Allan Lockhart, owner of a property management company, writes a regular column specializing in property management and vacation rentals to answer readers’ questions.  The [……]
Events

Best of the Best, July 2017

July 16, 2017 0
Best of the Best July was once again well attended at our usual first Friday of the month meeting place, La Buena Vida Restaurant (LBV).  We were in a new space for this particular evening, and the breezes were welcomed by all as Akumal has been experiencing some unusually hot weather! [……]
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Hekab Be Library Summer Program

July 16, 2017 0
Hekab Be Library is set to begin the 2017 Summer Program on 18 July.  Several guest teachers are returning, as well as some new faces. The library needs help!  If you would like to sponsor a child for 4 weeks of summer learning, please consider donating $65.  Your donation would provide a full term [……]
Nature and Critters

A Lionfish-eating Drone?

July 7, 2017 0
  What will the lionfish hunters in Akumal do if machines take over their fun? A crew based out of the Florida panhandle is trying to perfect a robot submersible that will identify and kill the invasive lionfish that are decimating native species in the Gulf and Caribbean waters. Read [……]
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Street Lights Project Update

July 5, 2017 1
Asociación of Vecinos de Akumal Norte A.C. Email:[email protected] Mexican Land Line: 984-875-9096, Mexican Cell: 984-801-6371 A lot has happened in the past two weeks. Tulum’s governing administration has renewed the legal document recognizing Vecinos de Akumal Norte as the legal representatives of Akumal Norte. In addition, Vecinos has been commended [……]
Events

Akumal Library News

July 4, 2017 0
Info about our Library’s summer program, running 18 July – 11 August.
Events

Best of the Best, June 2017

July 1, 2017 0
Wow–Best of the Best , June 2017 was a fun event for Akumal locals and guests alike.  Great weather, surprise drawings, super drinks, and ever-interesting conversations made this event another stand-out.  As you know, local restaurants award winners in the three categories (Best Shirt, Best Sandals, and Best Clever T-Shirt) [……]
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What’s New in Akumal, July 2017

June 30, 2017 2
Flash !!!  All the FAKE NEWS that’s fit to print!!!  If you don’t read it here, it’s not the real Fake News! ⇒ Rumor has it that Gabriella Herbert is running for president of Tulum and because of her immense popularity will be a shoe-in. ⇒ Government officials in Playa del [……]
Nature and Critters

Plumeria: New World Native

May 31, 2017 0
Plumerias (commonly called frangipanis) are considered by to be the most beautiful and fragrant trees in the plant world. They are all natives of the New World tropics. The word plumeria connotes perfume. The genus consists of 7 species and over 200 named varieties. From their native habitat in the [……]