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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 [……]

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 [……]

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 [……]

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, [……]

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 [……]

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 [……]

First Friday – October 2024

October 31, 2024 0

Two party days in a row — Halloween and First Friday! So come out this evening at 5:00 to La Buena Vida. We’ll all be there!

Cancun Airport Eliminates the Fee Associated With Multiple Electronics

October 31, 2024 0

Officials in Cancun, Mexico have done away with a controversial rule that has been plaguing unsuspecting tourists arriving to the popular resort city. In a video posted to Facebook on Friday, Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama announced that tourists passing through Cancun International Airport will no longer be charged a fee for [……]

Massive Expansion for Cancun Airport

October 31, 2024 0

A new plan announced this week aims to expand the airport’s critical Terminal 4, allowing Mexico’s leading hub for international travel to welcome even more planes and passengers. The project will double the number of jet bridges and remote stands from the current 26 to [……]

World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Cruises

October 31, 2024 0

As the popularity of cruises continues to grow, so does the effort to minimize their environmental impact. Earlier this week, Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess was heralded for its innovative use of liquified natural gas as it docked in Cozumel for the first time. The Sun Princess is also the largest [……]