Nature and Critters

Turtle Nesting Stats and Update – July 2015

July 31, 2015 0

Turtle nesting stats are in for July.  It  was a tough month with all the challenges of Mother Nature and the Sargazo, but the large number of turtles coming in this year shows they still LOVE us!! The hatchlings have started appearing and although challenged in some cases to make it to [……]

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Recycling in Akumal!

July 31, 2015 1

Recycling in Akumal?  Yes, we know, recycling is something that many countries have been doing for decades now. But here in the Riviera Maya it can be very difficult to get someone to 1) pick up the recycling on a regular basis and 2) actually recycle it, instead of dumping [……]

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What’s New

July 31, 2015 0

New Curb at Akumal Entrance As many of you know, the North side of the Akumal entrance road had little dirt areas that weren’t quite big enough to park a car. Nevertheless, people would attempt to stop or park and succeed in blocking traffic turning it into a one way [……]

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Expedition Akumal: Coral Restoration Project

July 31, 2015 0

Many of us love gardening in paradise.  Whether it is in our own personal gardens or in community jungle areas, the joy of “growing” is important to many. But have you ever wondered about gardening UNDER the water? How could we grow coral? Well, it is being done in Akumal. [……]

Events

Answers #1-12 for Citizenship Test

July 31, 2015 1

If you’re looking for answers #1-12 for SRE test questions, here they are.:    1. c)       2. a)        3. c)       4. a)       5. d)       6. c)       7. a)        8. d)      9. b)      10. a)      11. b)       12. a)

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Mexican Citizenship

July 31, 2015 2

Stopped in Immigration in Playa last week to inquire about Mexican citizenship requirements.  Surprise!  Playa can say nothing; the office of Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, the Mexican State Dept., in Cancún has the info.  To be honest, when Home Depot came to Playa I thought I had no reason to drive into Cancún [……]

Events

Akumal Moto Club Anniversary

July 30, 2015 0

Los Jinetes de la Riviera Maya celebrated their 2nd anniversary in June with a 2-day bash at Dos Ojos Cenote.  The Akumal moto club hosted the event for well over 200 riders and their families.  Fifty different Mexican motorcycle clubs were represented, with  those from Mazatlán coming the furthest.  Besides music, games, and [……]

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Akumal Spay and Neuter Program News

July 29, 2015 0

Hola! Here is the flyer for our current Akumal Spay and Neuter Program campaign, going on until September 15.   We are going to the clinic in Playa every other Thursday.  Owners need to make an appointment and pay before Thursday. They can call or text me, Michaela, for appointments: 984-119-0856.  [……]

Events

Best Shirt July 2015

July 29, 2015 0

Another glorious, breezy evening awaited those gathered for the Best Shirt July 2015 at LolHa Beach Bar.  Amazingly the size of the crowd rivaled that of high season, as did their enthusiasm.  Handsome guys and beautiful gals (and a few favorite mutts) were on hand as judges Mary Henderson, Monica [……]