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Mexican Independence Day: 16 September

September 1, 2019 0

September 16 is the day that Mexico celebrates its freedom from Spain. It actually marks the beginning of the struggle, the moment when Padre Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla made the speech that rallied the citizens of Dolores. According to Elena Albarrán, the celebration is for “the moment of insurgency, the [……]

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Bits & Pieces – September 2019

September 1, 2019 0

  A little this & that from the media.       Electrical services extended to Akumal community https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/electrical-services-extended-to-akumal-community/2019.html One month until single-use plastics banned in Cancun  https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/one-month-until-single-use-plastics-banned-in-cancun/2019.html Grupo Bimbo using biodegradable plastic packaging https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/grupo-bimbo-using-biodegradable-plastic-packaging/2019.html American patients and surgeons meet in Mexico to save money https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/health-med-fit/american-patients-and-surgeons-meet-in-mexico-to-save-money/article_d454236f-0e36-522b-a6a1-e977448f9fbe.html To save money, Milwaukee [……]

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Akumal Arts Festival, 2019

September 1, 2019 0

Akumal Arts Festival & Residency November 8-10, 2019          Akumal Pueblo FREE / All events and activities open to the public Produced by Turtle Bay Café & Bakery and Tortuga Escondida Residency Center   ❖ Participation with more than 100 local, regional, national and international artists creating over 100 works of [……]

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Akumal Foodie at Lonchería Akumalito

September 1, 2019 0

Coming and going, going and coming we pass the Lonchería Akumalito.  Forever!  The little restaurant has been in operation by the original family for nearly 25 years.  Fun fact: Carlos from La Cueva del Pescador began his illustrious career working behind the scenes at the Lonchería.  Who knew! The menu [……]

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Gas Station Scams – Still!

September 1, 2019 0

In case you missed it earlier, AkumalNow received this comment.  Same old, same old.  It serves as a reminder that some things don’t change around here. — ___________________________________ Hi Guys, I just wanted to let you know that this scam is unfortunately still running at the PEMEX outside of Cancun Airport. [……]

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Akumal Arts Festival, 2019

September 1, 2019 0

Akumal Arts Festival The Festival happens November 8, 9, 10, 2019! Akumal Pueblo, Quintana Roo FREE / All events and activities open to the public Presented by Turtle Bay Café & Bakery and Tortuga Escondida Residency Center FACT SHEET Akumal Arts Festival & Residency is a community-based, global initiative. The [……]

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Best of the Best, July 2019

August 1, 2019 0

The Best of the Best, July 2019 was cozy and carefree.  Fourteen of us cheered each other as winners were announced in the three competing categories.  It was family-win night as George walked away with the Best Shirt honors and wife Josie absolutely nailed it for the Best Clever Tee.  [……]

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What’s New Around Akumal – August 2019

July 31, 2019 0

  New doctors in town.  Go straight up the main avenida and you will see the office on your left, kitty-corner from the other doctor!             Tony Six is at the very end of the main avenida before the dirt road starts.  Phone or Whats [……]