March 2024 - AkumalNow

Strung Along by Oaxaca Cheese

March 31, 2024 0

The longer you live in Mexico, the more things become a part of your life that you’d never heard of before, or that previously had been relegated to the category of “exotic specialties.” Such is the case with Oaxaca cheese. It’s good to have a ball of it in the [……]

Best/Worst Habits for Eyesight: 20-20-20 Rule & more

March 31, 2024 0

Nine common beliefs people have about eye health, and what experts have to say about them. 1. Reading a book or looking at an electronic device up close is bad for your eyes. True. Our eyes are not meant to focus on objects close to our face for long periods of [……]

4th Annual Trivia Challenge Results

March 31, 2024 0

Biblioteca Hekab Be was the big winner to the tune of $24,100 mx & $570 usd! A tad better than last year! Entertainment was provided by some of the young people who participate in the programs at the library. And once again Tom – who features prominently in the photos [……]

Careful How You Book American Airlines Flights

March 31, 2024 0

American Airlines announced that beginning May 1, it will require travelers to book directly with the airline, partner airlines or “preferred travel agencies” in order to receive points in its loyalty program. What are the new points rules at American? Currently, the biggest domestic carriers — including Delta Air Lines, United [……]

“I’d eat cauliflower every day,” Tom said constantly.

March 31, 2024 0

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable with tightly bunched florets connected by a thick core. It often has a few light green leaves surrounding it. Although white is the most common color, it also comes in shades of orange, purple and green. All varieties have the same mild, slightly sweet, and [……]

Ruins of Xtampak: Enigmatic and Not a Day-Trip

March 31, 2024 0

Santa Rosa Xtampak, also known as simply Xtampak, is a remote archaeological site located in the municipality of Hopelchén, Campeche. The archaeological site is surrounded by thick vegetation in the interior of Campeche, which aside from housing a few farms and Mennonite camps, is sparsely populated. This extremely rural region [……]

Pescado a la Veracruzana

March 31, 2024 0

The dish itself is the story of two worlds coming together — a fusion of the bountiful seafood of the Gulf of Mexico and tomatoes, which are native to the Americas, with Spanish ingredients such as olives, garlic, and capers. In this sense, pescado a la veracruzana also reflects the [……]

Shirt Night – March 2024

March 31, 2024 0

March 1st Shirt Night was a lovely sunny evening. The group was not as large as last month, but still lively. We had 2 winners for the evening — one a Hawaiian shirt and another a very fun T-Shirt. Carlo also recognized the 12th anniversary of Don and Lynn Malcolm. [……]

Nature and Critters

Sky Excitement for April 2024

March 31, 2024 0

There is only one week left until the sun’s face is entirely tucked behind the moon for a total solar eclipse. The celestial event will take place on April 8, 2024, and totality will last in some places up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds. Most spots along the path [……]

Bits & Pieces – April 2024

March 31, 2024 0

A little this & that from the media. • First stone laid for new Soriana Supermarket in Tulum https://riviera-maya-news.com/first-stone-laid-for-new-soriana-supermarket-in-tulum/2024.html • Mexican airline Aerus interconnecting Cancun, Cozumel, Chetumal with Yucatan https://riviera-maya-news.com/mexican-airline-aerus-interconnecting-cancun-cozumel-chetumal-with-yucan/2024 • Hundreds of military set out to take back streets of Tulum https://riviera-maya-news.com/hundreds-of-military-set-out-to-take-back-streets-of-tulum/2024.html • Cancún to Playa del [……]