Events

21 November – Save It!

October 31, 2024 0

Area artists will display their works at Lol Ha.  The show begins Thursday, 21 November at 6:00pm, and runs for 2 weeks.  All paintings are for sale and proceeds will benefit Vecinos de Akumal Norte. On the 21st, there will be an open bar for the first half-hour, then cash [……]

Culture

Día de Muertos or Janal Pixan: What’s the Difference?

October 31, 2024 0

As the weeks continue to fly by, Yucatecos are eagerly awaiting the arrival of one of the region’s favorite holidays, Janal Pixan — Yucatán’s version of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. For many not familiar with these celebrations beyond what they learned by watching the animated film “Coco,” [……]

Akumal Foodie

Lunita: Pizza & ‘Pan’ in North Akumal!

October 31, 2024 0

Chef Isaac of Lunita Restaurant is baking breads and pizzas in the new wood-burning oven.  Order by phone at 984-142-1234.   You can pick up your order at the orange “Studio” building across the street from Lunita Restaurant.  Service runs from  4:00 – 9:30 pm.  Pizzas can be delivered for $30 [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – November 2024

October 31, 2024 0

A little this & that from the media. • State senator presents beach and coral reef protection program for Quintana Roo    https://riviera-maya-news.com/state-senator-presents-beach-and-coral-reef-protection-program-for-quintana-roo/2024.html • Quintana Roo Government Fast-Tracks Mega-Port Development!   https://www.rivieramayanews.mx/quintana-roo-government-prioritizes-construction-of-deep-water-pier/ • Yucatán water contamination heightens cancer risks    https://yucatanmagazine.com/yucatan-water-warning/ • Internal investigation started into video of Tulum officers asking [……]

Akumal Foodie

What’s The Difference Between Pico de Gallo & Salsa?

October 31, 2024 0

Like guacamole, and equally beloved, salsa and pico de gallo are staples in Mexican cuisine.  Their vibrant flavors can elevate some of our favorite dishes.  They serve as a topping for our favorite tacos, as dips for tortilla chips and as an accompaniment to enchiladas, burritos, and more. Although very [……]

Culture

The Maya Calendar Demystified

October 31, 2024 0

Instituted in 1582, the Gregorian calendar is one of humanity’s more accurate attempts to capture the journey of our Earth around the sun. Yet it’s far from the most complex calendar ever created. That accolade lies with the Maya calendar instead, instituted by the Mesoamerican civilization that flourished around the sixth century BCE.  Of [……]

Nature and Critters

Amazing Birds of the Yucatán, Part II

October 31, 2024 0

The Yucatán Peninsula is a truly wonderful place for birdwatching. The variety on display includes all kinds of sea birds, exotic parrots, raptors, and a solid dose of migratory species to keep things international. Keel-billed toucan In the wild, toucans eat a variety of foods including fruits, berries, lizands, rodents, [……]

Akumal Foodie

7 Reasons to Eat Olives

October 31, 2024 0

Olive oil gets all the heart-healthy buzz. But olives are certainly no slouch. These fruits (yes, they’re a fruit!) top charcuterie boards, garnish martinis, and get spread on bread in tapenades. But are olives a healthy snack? There are pros and cons to regularly eating olives, but the benefits win [……]

Health

NPR Puzzle: The ‘Pits’ Puzzle

October 31, 2024 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz      https://www.npr.org/2024/10/12/nx-s1-5148831/sunday-puzzle-the-pits-puzzle On-air challenge: Today’s puzzle is called “The Pits.” Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name in which the first word starts PI- and the second word starts with T-. Ex. Jewelry and precious metals in a hidden chest  [……]