December 2017 - AkumalNow

Akumal Foodie on the Road: Cócono in Cancún

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My friend and I were headed to the lampshade store in Cancún, which is close to Costco. She suggested we have lunch at Cócono. I was really surprised with the elegant dining room and bar. Tastefully decorated in subtle hues, gives you a feeling of calm. Our waiter came by, asked [……]

Reminder: Best of the Best – 5 January

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Best of the Best Friday the 5th at 5:00 – 6:00pm at La Buena Vida

Mayan Garden Club Tip of the Month – January, 2018

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Native Plants Crinum Augustum- one of about 180 species of Crinum which thrive in subtropical and tropical regions. These plants will grow almost anywhere they have enough water. They will flourish in marshes, swamps, sandy areas, wetlands and in your garden. • Crinum plants can reach 5 [……]

Sea Turtle Care Center for Akumal

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Read this from the Riviera Maya News NEW SEA TURTLE CARE CENTER AND MUSEUM FOR AKUMAL DECEMBER 18, 2017 SABRINA RODRIGUEZ Tulum, Q.R. — A new museum for the town of Akumal is in the works and is expected to be up and running sometime next year. The federal, state and [……]

Best of the Best, December 2017

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What a rollicking crowd shared its creativity regarding shirts, sandals and clever tees on the first Friday in December at the ever-popular La Buena Vida Restaurant in North Akumal for Best of the Best Awards for December, 2017. Over forty souls gathered for this monthly Akumal event. In addition to winners [……]

New Visa and Customs Procedures

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My brother was coming to visit for Thanksgiving. I asked him to use the new on-line visa application, just to see how it worked. He filled it out, slowly and correctly, since I read that you cannot go back to make corrections. The Bro then printed it out. When he [……]

Crèches in Akumal Norte, 2017

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Crèches created by maintenance employees are once more on display in Akumal Norte. These photos were taken in daylight, but you might want to wander around to see the lighted displays. The crèches will remain until Three Kings Day, 6 January.

The String Hammock–One of the Best Authentic Souvenirs

December 31, 2017 0

The string hammock from the Yucatan is one of the absolute best souvenirs, particularly if you want comfort, authencitity, and help for indigenous communities. I have observed these colorful sleeping accommodations by peeking inside a Maya home, enjoying the gentle swaying on the balcony of a tourist condo, and relishing those in [……]

Ambulance Fundraiser Recap

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from Marieke White, Organizer Extraordinaire: Sending a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Akumal Ambulance charity dinner on Saturday night! We raised MX$67,800 pesos for the ambulance! Special thanks go out to Jennifer and Bart Smith from the iconic Turtle Bay Café, who donated 100% of the [……]

What’s New Around Akumal

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Maybe you already know this, but it’s new to us: Local artist Jake Klone was looking for someone who could make him a car key — locked out at the library. He got two names from the expats and locals in Playa del Carmen group on Facebook.: Juan @ 984-165-3586 and [……]