Nature and Critters

Rainy Season in Quintana Roo, 2025.

May 31, 2025 0

[— from Noti Tulum     May 22 at 1:18 AM]   The rainy season in Quintana Roo this 2025 is just around the corner, and if you live in Cancun or any other part of the peninsula, or even thinking of traveling to the Mexican Caribbean, it is crucial that you [……]

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And Now . . . Constancia de Situación Fiscal

May 31, 2025 0

What it is and when you may need it Whether you’re working, buying property, registering utilities, or issuing invoices in Mexico, obtaining a Constancia de Situación Fiscal is becoming increasingly important. This document, issued by Mexico’s tax authority (SAT), provides a complete summary of your tax profile. It’s the official [……]

Culture

Yucatan Hammocks and Their Longevity

April 30, 2025 0

The people who make and sell Yucatán hammocks struggle to stay in business. But they are still hanging in there. The hammock traces its roots to the Indigenous peoples of places like the Maya lowlands in Yucatán, but especially the Taíno people of the Caribbean. The word “hammock” itself derives from the [……]

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Turtle Season Reminders

April 30, 2025 0

 Good news from Akumal! We want to inform you that the first sea turtle nest of the 2025 nesting season has been recorded, located on Playa Tortugas, Akumal. This nest belongs to the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), an emblematic visitor to our coasts.  (from CEA) Turtle season 2025 has [……]

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10 Most Amazing Pyramids in the Yucatan

April 30, 2025 0

The Yucatán Peninsula is home to hundreds of ancient pyramids, a testament to the ingenuity of the illustrious Mayan civilization. While these pyramids are impressive today, in their time, they would have appeared even more spectacular—covered in stucco and paint, often filled with interior chambers and topped with elaborate crest [……]

Akumal Foodie

Make Mine Mole

April 30, 2025 0

Mole is one of the iconic dishes in Mexican cuisine, deeply connected to special occasions and celebrations — and this is no coincidence. Moles are more than just sauces; they encompass many foundational ingredients of our gastronomy, such as corn, chili peppers, tomatoes, and quelites. At the same time, mole is the result of centuries [……]

Akumal Foodie

Wa-a-a-y Too Much Salt!

April 30, 2025 0

How to fix a dish that is too salty Most of us have experienced that moment of dread when we realize the nice meal we prepared for family & friends is way too salty.  Whether we were distracted and added the salt twice or misjudged the size of our “pinch” [……]

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But I Didn’t Know It Was Stolen . . .

April 30, 2025 0

While scammers seem to get more and more clever every day, here’s a checklist of tips to help you avoid buying a stolen car in Mexico.   Check the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). You’ll find it on the dashboard, driver’s side door, and engine. It should match the number on the tarjeta de [……]

Akumal Foodie

Que Onda Deli Open!

April 30, 2025 0

Place your orders by Monday midday,  delivery is Tuesday midday.  You can text/WhatsApp 984-213-8637.

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Bits & Pieces – May 2025

April 30, 2025 0

A little this & that from the media. • Could H2O Lerma’s biofilters save Mexico’s most polluted rivers?    https://mexiconewsdaily.com/el-bajio/h2o-lerma-biofilters/ • Mexico scrambles to boost US water deliveries    https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-us-water-deliveries-usmca-treaty-review/?utm_source=newsletter_paid • UNAM: Mexico’s last glaciers likely to disappear within 5 years    https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-last-glaciers-disappear-5-years-unam/ • Water Conference addresses concerns about Bacalar [……]