Culture

Vanilla and Voladores

August 31, 2026 0

You may have seen it: a group of high-flying performers, dressed in a colorful array of traditional garments, climbing a 100-foot-tall pole in a group of four, before diving into the air, upside down, to spin as a human cyclone — held only by a rope tied to their feet [……]

People

Dogs of Akumal

August 31, 2026 0

              So, the other day, it was me and Big Jake, the Protector,  and the Jersey Gang of Six Luna, Maya, Blue, Reya, Paco & Cleo.       You know, we all enjoy going to la Buena Vida, and seeing Ixchel, the Fertility & [……]

News

Cancún-Playa del Carmen Tren Maya Route

August 31, 2026 0

CGC announces resumption of Cancún-Playa del Carmen Tren Maya route with Conecta bus service.  Local officials said that the route resumed 15 August 2026. “Starting August 15, trains between both destinations will resume operation with morning schedules, and Tren Maya Conecta will begin, a transportation service that will link the [……]

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Your Rights as a Permanent Resident in Mexico

August 31, 2026 0

Here’s what you get (and what you don’t get) if you are a Residente Permanente in Mexico.   Permanent residents may — Live in Mexico full- or part-time with no renewal requirements (except for permanent resident cards issued to minors, which must be renewed periodically until age 18) Work in [……]

News

If Your Mexican Cell Gets Disconnected

August 31, 2026 0

The cell phone registration deadlines we’ve been tracking are now starting to hit. After the August 15 deadline, Mexico began suspending unregistered cell lines ending in 0. Other numbers will follow based on the last digit of the phone number. A suspension doesn’t mean you immediately lose your number. To [……]

Health

6 Exercises to Age Well

August 31, 2026 0

In many cases, aches and pains can be a reflection of your daily routines.  Habits like sitting at a desk all day, looking down at your phone or even straining to pick your socks up off the floor can lead to a body that feels creaky, tight and sore. We [……]

Culture

Sky Excitement – September 2026

August 31, 2026 0

How Maya Astronomers Predicted Celestial Events Far into the Future The Maya of antiquity are well known for their profound interest in the night sky. This longing for the stars was not merely a scientific pursuit; it was fundamental to make sense of their own existence, the creation and refinement [……]

Health

NPR Puzzle: NBA Team Names

August 31, 2026 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz    https://www.npr.org/2026/06/07/g-s1-125817/sunday-puzzle-nba-team-names Here’s  a puzzle based on N.B.A. team names. 1. The name of what N.B.A. team is an anagram of PARROTS? 2. The name of what N.B.A. team is an anagram of THRONES 3. The name of what N.B.A. team is [……]

Culture

Ek Balam Opens New Section of Grand Acropolis

August 31, 2026 0

Ek Balam is famous for its stucco friezes at its base, several of which narrate the history of the city through hieroglyphs. But its main attraction has always been the monster of the earth façade, sculpted in stone and stucco on the fourth level of the temple complex known as [……]