Culture

Day of the Dead Remembers Everyone

October 31, 2026 0

El Día de los Muertos — But what happens to the dead in Mexico when there’s no one left to remember them on this special Day? In some Mexican communities, they’re remembered through a tradition honoring the ánimas solas. The ánimas solas are souls who have nobody left to remember [……]

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Events

Halloween 2026 at La Buena Vida

October 31, 2026 0

                                                      I love certain holiday traditions.  One of my favorites is the Halloween party at La Buena Vida. This year, we had bartenders – [……]

Culture

The Red That Painted the World

October 31, 2026 0

The red that painted the entire world was invented in Mexico. Before Mexico, the world had no real red. Europe had faded pinks. Muddy oranges. The ‘red’ faded after a few washes. Then the Spanish arrived in Oaxaca and saw Mixtec women doing something insane. They were farming tiny white [……]

News

Paamul Market Opens for 2026-27

October 31, 2026 0

The Paamul Eco Market opens for the season on Thursday, 29 October. You can shop Thursdays from 9 am–11 am at the Community Center  until spring.

News

Bits & Pieces – November 2026

October 31, 2026 0

A little this & that from the media • Mexico’s Charlyn Corral is named Best Striker of the Year https://mexiconewsdaily.com/sports/mexicos-charlyn-corral-best-striker/ • Tamaulipas teen builds a fire extinguisher using sound https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/ttamaulipas-teen-built-fire-extinguisher-puts-out-flames-using-sound/ • Pharmaceutical companies investing 21 billion to increase Mexico’s research and drug production    https://riviera-maya-news.com/pharmaceutical-companies-investing-21-billion-to-increase-mexicos-research-and-drug-production/2026.html • Tulum Santander sending customers [……]

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Big Changes Coming to Bank Transfers in Mexico

October 31, 2026 0

New rules (Circular 10/2026) from Banco de México (Banxico) aim to make SPEI transfers easier and more consistent across banking apps. Instead of sharing your 18-digit CLABE, you’ll be able to receive transfers using your cellphone number, provided you’ve linked it to an eligible Mexican bank account. Banks have until [……]

Culture

Maya Ka’an: National Geographic’s Top 25

October 31, 2026 0

  What stands out about Maya Ka’an is its community-based tourism, offering a way to explore the region through activities involving its local residents. (Visit México) Maya Ka’an in Quintana Roo has been included in National Geographic’s “Best of the World 2027” selection, which features 25 destinations across six continents [……]

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Musings by Jake

October 31, 2026 0

Look, nobody ever said being a full-time shadow was easy, but somebody has to keep an eye on Dad and make sure he’s doing things right. I’ve spent months analyzing his daily habits, studying his movements — perfecting my technique. Today was the ultimate test: The Akumal Balcony Lounge Protocol. [……]

Culture

Patolli: Ancient Mesoamerica’s Favorite Board Game

October 31, 2026 0

Long before Europeans arrived, Mesoamerican civilizations played a pastime known as Patolli. The game was used for leisure, but Patolli was also a high-stakes game of chance and strategy that some researchers believe bridged everyday life and the divine cosmos.   Practiced across centuries by foundational cultures including the Teotihuacans, Toltec, [……]