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The Clazic’s Band

February 29, 2024 0
The Clazic’s Band — they put a new twist on English and Spanish rock & roll.  Whether you’re looking to dance the night away to your favorite party songs or would like to hear original songs, the Clazics Band has you covered. The band is made up of a local, [……]
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As Parents Age: 3 Stories

February 29, 2024 0
Of all the reasons American and Canadian citizens move to Mexico, elder care may not be top of the list.  But as our parents live longer — often as we enter retirement — expats in Mexico may choose this path. Especially if a parent is widowed and living alone. And especially if [……]
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Bits & Pieces – March 2024

February 29, 2024 0
A little this & that from the media. • Counterfeit bills are circulating in Yucatán  https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2024/02/counterfeit-bills-are-circulating-in-yucatan/ • Environmentalist surveying Mexico’s Maya Train warns of damage to ancient caves https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/environmentalist-surveying-mexicos-maya-train-warns-damage-ancient-caves-2024-02-07/ • Judge Halts Construction of Mayan Train Section 5 https://mexicobusiness.news/infrastructure/news/judge-halts-construction-mayan-train-section-5 • AMLO will inaugurate Section 5 of the Maya Train prior [……]
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2 Freebies, Then the Slammer

February 29, 2024 0
New Cancun Tourist Card Will Allow Travelers 2 Violations Before Being Fined As connected as Cancún has become with public transport services, some tourists still opt for hiring a car when vacationing in there, perhaps due to convenience for larger families and groups to travel together. Local authorities have just [……]
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Zumba in Chemuyil!

February 8, 2024 0
Zumba is a Latin dance workout program, primarily aerobic and definitely cardio. It’s low-impact, so perfect for olders.  There are also weight-loss benefits.  Experts say you can burn 300+ calories per session — and if you’re doing Zumba, you’re not snacking! Our area is lucky to have a Zumba class [……]
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Keep Car Insurance Papers in Your Vehicle

January 31, 2024 0
This is just a reminder to all of us who drive our own cars here — or even if your car is a rental. For those of us who own a car, please keep a copy of the first page of your insurance policy in the glovebox, along with the [……]
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Bits & Pieces – February 2024

January 31, 2024 0
A little this & that from the media. • How the heck do you use the word ‘pedo’ in Mexico? https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexico-living/exploring-the-many-uses-of-the-word-pedo-in-mexico/ • How to live to 100, according to my centenarian abuelita    https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexico-living/how-to-live-to-100-according-to-my-centenarian-abuelita/ • Playa del Carmen recovers six beaches with nearly 3,000 tons of sand through sargassum sifting [……]
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New Bus and Train Station Coming to Bacalar

January 31, 2024 0
Grupo ADO has announced the construction of a new bus terminal in Bacalar. The new facility will replace the nearly 20-year-old station, which is not much more than a ticketing booth.  Currently, buses to and from Bacalar park on the side of the highway to load and unload passengers — a [……]
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Jaguar Park Update

January 31, 2024 0
Located in northeastern Tulum, Jaguar Park stretches over 2,249 hectares encompassing numerous protected natural areas such as beaches, forests, the Tulum Archaeological Zone and the Tulum National Park. The site will also house an archaeological museum and a hotel. Once the Jaguar Park operates at total capacity, Meyer said the [……]
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Akumal Guest Services Open

December 31, 2023 0
Akumal Direct Reservations has opened a guest services office, located at the pool end of Del Sol Hotel.  All vacationers are welcome to use the services whether they’ve booked through ADR or not.  Tour info is available — or if you’d like to book a chef, you can find out [……]