Nature and Critters

Turtle Season 2026

April 30, 2026 0

Turtle season 2026 has begun, and we have a part to play.  It’s easy – all we have to do is . . . . . . ♦ Use colored bulbs to light buildings ♦ Pull  beach-facing drapes ♦ Move beach chairs up close to the building ♦ Prevent access [……]

Nature and Critters

Sky Excitement – May 2026

April 30, 2026 0

  The full Flower Moon turns officially full at 12:23 p.m. EDT on 1 May.. As always, the best moment to watch is moonrise where you are — just after sunset — when it appears largest and glows orange through atmospheric haze.  The next full moon after the flower moon [……]

News

1 May: Labor Day Pay Rules and Closures

April 30, 2026 0

Labor Day in Mexico is observed on May 1 and is a mandatory day of rest under the Ley Federal del Trabajo. This law comes from Articles 74 and 75, which establish May 1 as a mandatory rest day and require double pay for any work performed on that day. If [……]

Culture

Gatitos Falling All Over the Place!

April 30, 2026 0

                      When the pods of the great ceiba tree split open each spring on the Yucatán Peninsula, something remarkable happens. Thousands of fluffy white seeds burst forth and take to the air, drifting across roads, fields, and village plazas. Locals have a [……]

Culture

Xocén: Navel of the Maya World

April 30, 2026 0

To visitors, Xocén may appear as a tiny community, not unlike many others on the Yucatán Peninsula. But to the Yucatec Maya, Xocén holds profound significance. It is widely considered the sacred center, or the navel, of the Maya world.This understanding stems from ancient tradition. Long before the Spanish arrival, [……]

News

Buying and Selling Cars in Mexico

April 30, 2026 0

My insurance agent sent me a document with new guidelines for either buying or selling a car. Rules here in Mexico keep changing and prior to February, someone could pick up new placas for you.  Now, not only do you have to show up in person, but you also have [……]

Health

How Little Exercise Can You Get Away With?

April 30, 2026 0

A growing body of research suggests that the amount of exercise you need to start seeing real health and fitness benefits is surprisingly small and eminently achievable. The key is an approach researchers call “minimum effective dose” training. It may sound too good to be true, but you really can get stronger, [……]

News

Mexico Electricity Rates Changing 1 May

April 30, 2026 0

Electricity costs in Mexico shift starting May 1 as seasonal summer rates take effect.  These rates do not apply uniformly across the country. They are based on regional climate classifications As temperatures rise, the federal government increases subsidies on residential electricity to help offset higher usage from air conditioning and [……]