News

Ingrid Clouther, 1941-2016

October 14, 2016 0
Ingrid Clouther, of Harwich, MA, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2016 in Beth Israel in Boston.  Ingrid is survived by Steve Clouther, her beloved spouse of more than 56 years, as well as Stefanie, her daughter; Ryan, her grandson; and Robert, her son-in-law; Fredette of Uxbridge, MA. Ingrid was [……]
Nature and Critters

To Report Illegal Fishing / Poaching Activity

October 14, 2016 0
  If you observe illegal fishing activities and would like to report them, please document as much information as possible – times, dates, location, fish/species caught, number of people, fishing gear used (spear guns, rods, traps, nets etc.), and any other relevant information. Photographs are great assets which will provide visual [……]
News

Taverna Is Open

October 14, 2016 0
Taverna has re-opened at its usual hours — 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Events

14th Annual Turtle Festival

October 3, 2016 2
The 14th Annual Sea Turtle Festival will take place on October 21st in Xcacel-Xcacelito, the 22nd in Akumal pueblo, and the 23rd in Tulum.  More details to come.    
Nature and Critters

Zika Advice

October 2, 2016 0
Zika is a disease that is transmitted by an infected mosquito (Aedes species); and in January 2016, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention posted Zika advice.  Pregnant women and women considering becoming pregnant are advised to postpone travel to what is now more than 30 countries and territories [……]
Nature and Critters

CEA Turtle Season- September 2016

October 1, 2016 0
September was a busy month for hatchlings.  Nests hatching on all beaches nightly, some beaches with multiples.  There is not a set time for the hatchlings, but luckily most of them get to the water safely in the night.  The volunteers work early evening shifts before dark to help protect [……]
News

Uber Update

September 30, 2016 2
Last report, we told you about the Uber protests going on in Playa del Carmen. Protests still continue, at least in Playa del Carmen, but are more muted. Just yesterday (Sept 29th), there were more taxis and collectivos lining up to participate in a rolling blockade where they block one lane [……]
Nature and Critters

Growing Nopal Cactus

September 30, 2016 0
  Nopales can be grown in our gardens simply by putting a pad of the cactus on the dirt — it will root and grow! Take a pad and put it upright about an inch deep in soil or rock. Do not water it. There is enough moisture in the [……]
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Vecinos de Akumal Norte Update

September 29, 2016 0
        Hi, Everyone! Just want to let you know what’s happening. We had a meeting with Jaime Macedo and his staff of architects.  It is a great group of very talented people with a leader who believes in conservation and low-density population environments.  Sr. Macedo is going [……]