December 2017 - Page 2 of 3

Good-bye, Casa Maya! (Charity Auction)

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Good-bye, Casa Maya! The historic little stone house next to Yool Caanal is ending its history in Akumal this winter. It’s one of the very first structures to be built on Half Moon Bay. Everything in the house will be sold – furniture, appliances, kitchen supplies, linens, art, and [……]

WOW!!! Tequilaville did it again!

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There were 498 kids this year, and a few gifts left over for next year. A fellow stopped by a few days before the fiesta and offered to MC the event, which he did as his alter ego Chocolito the Clown. He played games with the kids until Santa arrived, then helped kids and [……]

New Ruling on Disputed Akumal Bay Beach Access

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from Riviera Maya News December 6, 2017: Isabella Davis Akumal Bay, Mexico — A resolution for the strip of land that has been used as a public access point to the beach at Akumal Bay has been reached. In a press conference, the Akumal Ecological Center (CEA) presented the results of the [……]

Happy New Year!

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Nature and Critters

Out Our Back Door, January 2018

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Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) The leopard gecko lizard has been bred in captivity in the United States for more than 30 years and is one of the most commonly kept lizards today. These hardy saurians come in a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes. This is a great species [……]

Nature and Critters

Mayan Garden Club Tip of the Month, December 2017

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A Native Plant Crinum Augustum is 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 lilies can reach 5’ tall [……]