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Ticket Prices for Tren Maya Announced

August 31, 2023 0

With the Maya Train gearing up for a December launch, potential passengers have been given a sneak peak at ticket prices from the director of the company. General Óscar Lozano Águila of Tren Maya S.A. de C.V.said travelers will pay at least 2.32 pesos per kilometer traveled, although there will [……]

Tulum Airport to Open As Early As December

August 31, 2023 0

Tulum’s new airport is set to begin operations by the end of the year and is expected to become México’s third-busiest air travel hub, only behind Benito Juaréz in México City and Cancún International. Despite setbacks, Tulum’s airport has already begun to announce flights in December. But nobody knows precisely when. The first [……]

Interesting Facts #2

August 31, 2023 0

Octopuses don’t have tentacles; they have arms. The most distinguishing feature about an octopus is its set of eight appendages — after all, they’re right there in the name. But don’t confuse that tangle of limbs for tentacles, because octopuses don’t have those — they have arms. For us armchair [……]

Tried Pool Workouts?

August 31, 2023 0

Pool workouts are often associated with seniors or people recovering from injuries, but they can also be a form of high intensity interval training (HIIT) that is different and lower impact than what you experience on land. For example, it’s easier to balance on one foot without falling or do explosive [……]

Sure, It’s Natural to Sweat, but . . .

August 31, 2023 0

Sweating is the body’s way of regulating its temperature. When we’re hot, we sweat. That moisture then evaporates and cools us down. Sweating is a completely natural part of everyday life. Sometimes sweating is undesirable, particularly if it’s leaving noticeable damp patches or stains. But there are some strategies that [……]

Are You a Mosquito Magnet?

August 31, 2023 0

Mosquitoes are drawn to all people, said Christopher Potter, an associate professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. But if you find yourself flitting them away more frequently than those around you, it’s possible you’re one of the unlucky ones who is inherently more tempting to mosquitoes. [……]

B.E.F.A.S.T. and Beat the Stroke

August 31, 2023 0

Something to think about . . . There’s lots more information out there — perhaps start with the National Stroke Association at https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-symptoms

The Mighty Nopal

August 31, 2023 0

For centuries, the nopal cactus – also known as prickly pear – has symbolized resilience and adaptability, much like the Mexican people. Indigenous civilizations revered the cactus, recognizing its nutritional value and healing properties. It was also considered a sacred plant, appearing famously in the legend of the founding of [……]

6 Weird Things Your Body Does Explained

August 31, 2023 0

#1. What Are Goosebumps? Credit: urbazon/ iStock Goosebumps, known in medical parlance as piloerection, are caused by contractions in small muscles that are connected to hair follicles. This creates a depression on the skin’s surface, resulting in the hairs standing upright. Its name comes from the resemblance of skin to that [……]

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La Buena Vida Takes a Vacation

August 25, 2023 0

Very sorry to say that the best beach bar in Akumal Norte will be on break from 28 August t0 15 September. That means no First Friday event and no Jose’s Havana Rice. We’ll get through it, but it won’t be easy . . .