May 2015 - AkumalNow

Just the Facts!

May 24, 2015 1

Reporting just the facts is a goal in reporting news events. When controversies exist and emotions run high on both sides of an issue, this can prove a daunting task! The volunteer news gatherers here at AkumalNow are maintaining neutrality in the controversy surrounding the events taking place at Akumal Bay. Ferreting out [……]

Dirty Laundry?

May 24, 2015 0

Have some dirty laundry? Here’s an update on options for dealing with it— Lavandería Akumal is located in the first block on the south side of main street in the pueblo, near the grocery. It’s open from 8:00am-9:00pm and charges $13 pesos/kilo to wash, dry, and fold your laundry.El Manantial laundry is [……]

Kentucky Derby #141–Akumal Style

May 22, 2015 0

Kentucky Derby #141–Akumal Style was shared by expats and visitors alike on the first Saturday in May 2015 at Turtle Bay Bakery and Café. Just as at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on this day women take center stage with their high fashion outfits, and it was no less true [……]

Real Estate Sales

May 22, 2015 0

How are real estate sales in the area? According to Russ Motley of Akumal Investments, all is well. Motley said that sales hit rock bottom in 2008, but have risen 50% per year since then. Yet, several weeks ago a realtor who deals with an international clientele brought [……]

Dragmar Khentrul Rinpoche visits Akumal

May 21, 2015 0

Starting Sunday May 24th and Dragmar Khentrul Rinpoche, master of Tibetan Yoga, will be doing a series of events. Dragmar Khentrul Rinpoche is coming for the first time to the Riviera Maya. He is considered one of the top teachers of Tibetan Yoga, capable of transmitting the deepest and best kept [……]

Akumal Motorcycle Club Event

May 21, 2015 0

Local Akumal motorcycle club, Los Jinetes de la Riviera Maya, is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with an event at the cenote Dos Ojos. There will be food, entertainment, all kinds of music, dancing, and general camaraderie! This is definitely a family event. Saturday & Sunday, 20-21 June. The Club has a [……]

Missed the Boat!

May 14, 2015 1

Here’s the thing – we missed the boat. Actually the whole fleet. Beginning the end of April and continuing through Workers Day on 1 May and the feast of Santa Cruz on 3 May, Akumal pueblo held their annual feria. The centers of attention are the local albañiles (masons and tile workers) [……]

Getting Gas (plus Top 10 Ways to Avoid Gas Station Scams)

May 14, 2015 4

How gas in Mexico works Getting gas in Mexico is relatively easy, you just need to watch out for scams…more on that later complete with stories. All gas stations in Mexico are controlled by Pemex. This means you don’t have to worry about finding the gas station with the best price [……]

1st Annual Survey Results – THANK YOU!

May 13, 2015 0

The 1st annual survey results are in and we would like to give a big THANK YOU to all of those who participated. We received well over 200 responses, most of which completed the short answer responses. Overall you agree with our direction, but have a few comments to make our publication [……]