Local Painter Giovanni Avashadur and his Art Class students had a successful Art Exhibition at Tulum Centro de Cultura Yaal Ha last year. Nine students (including Akumalians Ingrid Datica, Mónica Estrada, Claudia Muñoz & Malú Guijosa) exhibited. This year an Art Exhibition will be held at LolHa beginning 21 November [……]
Area artists will display their works at Lol Ha. The show begins Thursday, 21 November at 6:00pm, and runs for 2 weeks. All paintings are for sale and proceeds will benefit Vecinos de Akumal Norte. On the 21st, there will be an open bar for the first half-hour, then cash [……]
As the weeks continue to fly by, Yucatecos are eagerly awaiting the arrival of one of the region’s favorite holidays, Janal Pixan — Yucatán’s version of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. For many not familiar with these celebrations beyond what they learned by watching the animated film “Coco,” [……]
Chef Isaac of Lunita Restaurant is baking breads and pizzas in the new wood-burning oven. Order by phone at 984-142-1234. You can pick up your order at the orange “Studio” building across the street from Lunita Restaurant. Service runs from 4:00 – 9:30 pm. Pizzas can be delivered for $30 [……]
A little this & that from the media. • State senator presents beach and coral reef protection program for Quintana Roo https://riviera-maya-news.com/state-senator-presents-beach-and-coral-reef-protection-program-for-quintana-roo/2024.html • Quintana Roo Government Fast-Tracks Mega-Port Development! https://www.rivieramayanews.mx/quintana-roo-government-prioritizes-construction-of-deep-water-pier/ • Yucatán water contamination heightens cancer risks https://yucatanmagazine.com/yucatan-water-warning/ • Internal investigation started into video of Tulum officers asking [……]
Like guacamole, and equally beloved, salsa and pico de gallo are staples in Mexican cuisine. Their vibrant flavors can elevate some of our favorite dishes. They serve as a topping for our favorite tacos, as dips for tortilla chips and as an accompaniment to enchiladas, burritos, and more. Although very [……]
Instituted in 1582, the Gregorian calendar is one of humanity’s more accurate attempts to capture the journey of our Earth around the sun. Yet it’s far from the most complex calendar ever created. That accolade lies with the Maya calendar instead, instituted by the Mesoamerican civilization that flourished around the sixth century BCE. Of [……]
The Yucatán Peninsula is a truly wonderful place for birdwatching. The variety on display includes all kinds of sea birds, exotic parrots, raptors, and a solid dose of migratory species to keep things international. Keel-billed toucan In the wild, toucans eat a variety of foods including fruits, berries, lizands, rodents, [……]
Olive oil gets all the heart-healthy buzz. But olives are certainly no slouch. These fruits (yes, they’re a fruit!) top charcuterie boards, garnish martinis, and get spread on bread in tapenades. But are olives a healthy snack? There are pros and cons to regularly eating olives, but the benefits win [……]
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