Events

Best of the Best, January 2019

January 31, 2019 0

Wow! Best of the Best, January 2019 was a super start to the beginning of our 12th year — difficult to believe this event has captured the hearts and minds of so many for so many years….Robin would be proud of us all. Thanks to our sponsored restaurants who offer [……]

Akumal Foodie

Akumal Foodie at Primer Plato

January 31, 2019 0

I am part Italian and I love Italian food. My friends from Playa del Carmen took me to a small restaurant on 15th Av Sur, down near the airstrip, and I am hooked! Primer Plato is owned by Chef Diego.  The food is outstanding. The pasta dough is made right [……]

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Hekab Be: Action Central in Akumal

January 31, 2019 0

− Thank you, Betsy! First off…A belated HAPPY NEW YEAR from all of us at Hekab Be, and an apology for not getting an update in time for the January AkumalNow newsletter. We hope you all follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Hekab/ and have seen the wonderful photos from the Christmas [……]

Nature and Critters

Mayan Garden Club Tip for February: Growing Lime Trees

January 31, 2019 0

We all use limón and the lime tree is one of the easiest fruit trees to grow in this area of the Yucatan. It grows between 3-6 meters high and can thrive in poor and rocky soil. Limes can be used to make a disinfectant for vegetables, insecticide, and as [……]

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“The Dark Side of Tulum”

January 31, 2019 0

This heads-up from Judy B — “You must see this ! My hat off to the producer Rachel Appel  , and to Heather Froeming for telling it like it is!” www.youtube.com/watch?v=izKoyIfDI3w&feature=youtu.be  

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Golf Carts in Akumal

January 31, 2019 0

Lately when I drive down the beach road in Akumal, I get the feeling I’m on the back 9 of a golf course – an evident increase in golf carts. If you just want to stay around Akumal, a golf cart is the way to go. However, the road is [……]

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Bits & Pieces – February 2019

January 31, 2019 0

A little this & that from the media. Zapatistas are back and preparing to confront AMLO over Maya Train! https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/zapatistas-are-back-and-preparing-to-confront-amlo/ Zapatistas say they won’t permit AMLO’s ‘destructive projects’ https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/amlos-destructive-projects/ Cost analysis for Maya Train has begun in Playa del Carmen https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/cost-analysis-for-maya-train-has-begun-in-playa-del-carmen/2019.html January 1 marks beginning of mandatory auto insurance in [……]

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Liability Auto Insurance Now the Law

January 17, 2019 0

The following is reprinted from the Riviera Maya Times, https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/january-1-marks-beginning-of-mandatory-auto-insurance-in-mexico/2019.html Mexico — As of today, it is mandatory that vehicles traveling on roadways throughout Mexico have, at minimum, third-party auto insurance.As of January 1, vehicles must have at least third-party insurance to guarantee damage payment in the event of an [……]

Events

Yoga Is Back!

January 16, 2019 0

Yoga returns to Akumal! Venue is Las Casita #19. Turn into Las Casitas to the north of CEA and follow the path that runs along the left side of the first casita building. Go all the way around to the back and you’ll see #19. The studio is upstairs, but [……]