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Jake
New in AkumalNow: Musings by Jake
Dear Readers, We’d like to introduce you to Jake. He arrived last fall and will be a year old this month. You can’t miss him if you’re in Akumal. He’s the huge, beautiful black and white Great Dane. His Dad takes him everywhere, but Jake has a lot to say [……]
News
Airport Scanners and Vapes
As of January 16, 2026, federal authorities in Mexico have officially ended the grey area regarding electronic cigarettes (vapes). Under a sweeping reform to the General Health Law, bringing a vape into the country is no longer just a risk—it is a guaranteed way to lose money and time at the [……]
News
Tourist Mobility Pass for Rental Cars
The Tourist Mobility Pass for visitors renting cars is officially in effect across the state of Quintana Roo. The Pass provides two complimentary tickets for minor driving infractions – such as speeding, not wearing seat belts, etc. – and prevents the retention of a driver’s license or other documents. These [……]
News
Bits & Pieces – June 2026
A little this & that from the media. • Slim slams Moody’s, S&P downgrades of Mexico as ‘irrational’ https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/slim-slams-moodys-and-sps-mexico-downgrades-irrational-pledges-us-5-billion-in-new-investments/ • Every year, 27.7 million tons of Saharan dust crosses the Atlantic … https://spacedaily.com/k-every-year-27-7-million-tons-of-saharan-dust-crosses-the-atlantic-ocean-and-settles-on-the-amazon-rainforest-delivering-roughly-the-exact-amount-of-phosphorus-the-rainforest-loses-to-runoff-which-m/ • Tulum Tourist Hospitalized After Crocodile Attack at Popular Cenote: New Rules Imposed https://thecancunsun.com/tulum-tourist-hospitalized-after-crocodile-attack-at-popular-cenote-new-rules-imposed/ • [……]
Culture
Río Bec: A Jewel of Campeche
Though the extraordinary archaeological site of Río Bec is only 15 km (9.3 miles) from the highway, in the dense jungle of southern Campeche there is no such thing as a straight line! Once at the archaeological site of Río Bec, it is rather surprising to see the preserved state [……]
Health
NPR Puzzle: Two Words, One Anagram
The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz https://www.npr.org/2026/05/24/g-s1-123330/sunday-puzzle-two-words-one-anagram Here are some made-up two-word phrases in which each word has five letters. Rearrange the letters in one of these words to complete a familiar two-word phrase. Which word to anagram is for you to discover. Ex. APPLE DICER [……]
Akumal Foodie
What to Cook in June
Watermelon Salad Have you tried watermelon in a salad? It’s amazing. Plus, let’s not forget all watermelon’s health benefits: improved hydration, muscle recovery and heart health. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins A and C and lycopene, which can reduce the risk of heart disease. Ingredients: 8 c. cubed [……]