Culture

Sawdust Carpets?

July 31, 2026 0

Huamantla’s Sawdust Carpets: A Tradition Created to Disappear Every August 14th, the entire town of Huamantla stays awake throughout the night to  create one of Mexico’s most breathtaking works of art.  Dyed sawdust, sifted and arranged by hand, turns the streets into a giant canvas.           [……]

News

In Memoriam

July 31, 2026 0

Phoebe Barret died this past high season.   A true Akumalian, she arrived here in 1995 and bought her condo at Luna Azul.  Phoebe and Rocio Cüe met in 1999 and together opened the Peak Gym here in Akumal Centro.  In 2002, they also opened a boutique clothing and craft shop.  [……]

Jake

Musings by Jake

July 31, 2026 0

I know exactly what you’re thinking, but let’s get one thing straight: I AM NOT STUCK. Dad has finally stopped hovering over me like a helicopter parent and decided to let me do things on my own. I am a grown-ass, 130-pound man-puppy. If I want to enjoy a relaxing [……]

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⚠️Dogs Entering Mexico from the U.S.

July 31, 2026 0

⚠️ New Requirement for Dogs Entering Mexico from the U.S. (Effective August 3, 2026) If you’re bringing a dog from the United States into Mexico, you’ll need to have your dog examined by a USDA-accredited veterinarian in the U.S. within 5 days before crossing the border or flying to Mexico. The vet must [……]

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Temporary Resident: Rights and Responsibilities

July 31, 2026 0

Your Residente Temporal gives you more than just the legal right to live in Mexico. It also comes with important rights, responsibilities, and a few restrictions. Rights and obligations of temporary residents include: Live in Mexico full – or part-time for up to 4 years Apply for an RFC (Mexican [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – August 2026

July 31, 2026 0

A little this & that from the media. • Winners and losers from the Tour de France 2026    https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/winners-losers-tour-de-france-2026 • Government says two billion will be invested to improve Mexico’s sargassum strategy    https://riviera-maya-news.com/government-says-two-billion-will-be-invested-to-improve-mexicos-sargassum-strategy/2026.html • Quintana Roo homicides down 85% since 2024: July 17 mañanera https://share.google/nvPrB8e8nfohosVQf • Mérida to [……]

Health

Mexican Herbal First Aid Kit

July 31, 2026 0

For generations, Mexican families have relied on a handful of plants for everything from minor burns and bruises to stomachaches and sleepless nights. Here are five time-tested botanical remedies worth keeping in your medicine cabinet.   Tepezcohuite (pronounced: teh-pez-co-WEE-teh) This bark gained national attention after helping treat burn victims after [……]

Nature and Critters

Sky Excitement – August 2026

July 31, 2026 0

                          On the night of Monday, Aug. 3, the moon will appear in close conjunction with Saturn.   Because of the wide separation, the best way to view the event is with the naked eye. Perseid Meteor Showers Given the new moon [……]

People

Mexico-US Border – It’s That Long!

July 31, 2026 0

Everyone knows Mexico shares a long land border with the United States. But how much do you know about this dividing line and the vibrant, complex regions on both sides of it?  To enhance your knowledge of the Mexico-U.S. border, here’s a quick crash course in 10 numbers.     [……]