News
What’s New
What’s new in Akumal and environs? Not much! How about a new perspective on politics —
Month: August 2015
News
Mexican Drivers License Info
This is the sign on the wall at the Drivers License office in Tulum — It spells out clearly, nearly, what documents are needed to apply for a Mexican drivers license and the costs for various categories of licensure. Because our eyes may not be what they once were, we’ve written the info [……]
Nature and Critters
The Honey Store
Down the road and around the corner is a nice little shop devoted to honey products. It’s located in the town of Macario Gomez –don’t you just love to say that: Macario Gomez . . . So hop in the car and head to Tulum. Turn right toward Cobá at [……]
Nature and Critters
Half Moon Bay vs. Sargassum
Half Moon Bay vs. Sargassum: Residents of Half Moon Bay joined with Centro Ecológico Akumal to battle the large amount of Sargassum that has been washing into the bay. The Sargassum has been a concern this year, and just as Akumal Bay business owners and employees joined together to help clean the beach, [……]
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September Dates to Remember 2015
September Dates to Remember 2015
Events
Nature and Critters
Welcome to the Jungle!
Welcome to the Jungle! is courtesy of guest contributor Randy Fry (RandysPlanet.com). Photos courtesy of Susan Fry. It was happy hour at Lol Ha, and our good friend was doing the introductions. “This is Susan and Randy,” he said. “They live in the jungle, but we bring them to Akumal periodically [……]
Nature and Critters
Turtle Nesting Stats and Updates- August 2015
Although the turtle nesting season is slowing down for the mama turtles, the tortugaritas are still eagerly making their way to the sea. The stats below are as of 25 August and the mamas are still laying on every beach. If you are an early beach walker you may see a CEA staff member [……]
Events
Museo de la Prehistoria: Official Opening
Hidden just east of Parque Dos Ojos Cenote has been a treasure for our area that you must not miss – The Museo de la Prehistoria. The official opening ceremony was held 1 August with ribbon cutting by Lic. David Balam Chan, Presidente of Tulum, and Lic. Francisco Maas Pena, Subsecretario [……]
Akumal Foodie
The Akumal Foodie – Salsa!
This month we’re going to keep the Mexican theme going, after all we do live in Mexico! What can be more Mexican than Salsa! Chef Daveed Placencia of Daveed Personal Chef Service has submitted some great salsa recipes. This month we get to make both Red and Green salsa to go with [……]