Nature and Critters

Expedition Akumal Coral Garden is GROWING

December 31, 2016 1

The team of Expedition Akumal could not be happier about the progress of their coral restoration project.  The first cuttings have grown amazingly well and now are being planted onto the reef.  You may have seen those  little suction-cup looking things on the reef for the last month – well [……]

Events

Gilly’s Kids Party Another Success

December 31, 2016 0

Gilly’s Tequilaville and the staff, with help from Santa, his Elf and many many generous donors, hosted another huge turnout for the children of Akumal Pueblo.  Gifts and cash donations came from many people in many countries and states – toys were piled high and smiles were plentiful.  Gilly thanks everyone [……]

Nature and Critters

Out Our Back Door

December 31, 2016 0

 Spider Monkeys live in the tropical forests of Central and South America from southern Mexico to Brazil. They are critically endangered and at extremely high risk of extinction due in part to logging and deforestation which removes the tall trees the Spider Monkeys depend on and call home. Their low maturation and reproduction [……]

Events

Garden Club January Meeting Info

December 27, 2016 0

The Mayan Garden Club will go healthy on January 15 at Colleen White’s beautiful place. We will have a great SUNDAY at the beach in Soliman Bay from 12-4 .  As a special treat we’ll have a surprise topic  and advice from our own Horticulturist, Paul Auteri.  Healthy food will be prepared by Colleen [……]

Daily&Weekly Only News

¿Que Paso?

December 26, 2016 0

¿Que Paso? (What Happened?) If you are a Daily or Weekly reader, Our Apologies.  We ran into a few technical difficulties when we moved to a new server that prevented the newsletter from sending.  This issue catches up with what was missed.      

Nature and Critters

Mayan Garden Club Tip of the Month, January 2017

December 26, 2016 0

Trumpet Tree – Spanish name Guarambo     The wild trumpet tree grows abundantly in the Yucatan and reaches 20-25 meters in height. The tree is thin with a hollow trunk and has large leaves. The upper surfaces of the leaves are scaled, while the lower surfaces are covered with [……]

Daily&Weekly Only News

New Years Menus

December 26, 2016 0

 From Turtle Bay . . .     Taverna hours are 31 Dec: 4pm to 1 am (DJ!)  and 1  Jan: 4pm to 10 pm. ………………………………………………………………. Lol Ha is offering a special New Years Eve dinner buffet and musical entertainment from DJ IVAN.  There will be two dinner seatings. Reservations are required [……]

Events

Went to a garden party . . .

December 25, 2016 0

      Tulips of assorted colors were potted as part of the Christmas/Chanukah festivities. The Mayan Garden Club should now be called the Mayan Garden-Gourmet Club!  After a great Day of the Dead at Muriel and Lea’s in Tulum, Thanksgiving at Marguerite’s, and an incredible Christmas Brunch at Dave [……]