News

Bits & Pieces – February 2026

January 31, 2026 0

A little this & that from the media. • Fight heats up over Royal Caribbean plans for Mahahual water park  https://mexiconewsdaily.com/travel/royal-caribbean-water-park-mahahual/ • Over 88 million visitors: Mexico’s 2025 numbers surge during U.S. government shutdown    https://riviera-maya-news.com/over-88-million-visitors-mexicos-2025-numbers-surge-during-u-s-government-shutdown/2026.html • Sheinbaum’s productive call with Trump: Thursday mañanera recap https://mexiconewsdaily.com/politics/sheinbaum-trump-phone-call-thursdays-mananera-recapped/ • The Formula 1 [……]

Nature and Critters

The “S”-word: A Year Round Reality?

January 31, 2026 0

Scientists warn that we may be entering a new era where sargassum is a year-round reality rather than a seasonal annoyance.  For travelers, this changes the leverage game. You used to pay peak prices in January because you were buying the certainty of no sargassum. Now, you are paying peak [……]

Health

Sunday Puzzle: Supermarket Brands

January 31, 2026 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz      https://www.npr.org/2025/05/25/g-s1-68321/sunday-puzzle I’m going to give you some words. For each one, change one letter to get the brand name of something you might buy at a supermarket.      Ex. BOUNCY (paper towels)  –>  BOUNTY 1. SPRITZ (soft drink) 2. [……]

Akumal Foodie

Tamar-ul-hind – That’s the Tamarind

January 31, 2026 0

Agua fresca, salsa, or  chili-dusted candies that crowd store shelves – that sweet-and-sour tang is etched into our memories. Tamarind is so present in our everyday lives that it feels native to Mexico — yet this curious legume is anything but. Like many other culinary treasures, tamarind reached Mexico thanks [……]

Akumal Foodie

La Piccolina – Pizza By the Slice

January 24, 2026 0

After great anticipation, La Piccolina has finally opened.  Edgar Ym, the owner is so pleased to finally be able to make his delicious pizzas. Edgar has a long history working in restaurants.  He worked for three years in Costa Rica in an Italian venue.  He also worked in the USA [……]

Events

Akumal Holidays-2025

December 31, 2025 0

On December 6th, a group of the children who attend the Paal Ki’maki Akumal after-school program performed at Lol Ha Beach Bar.  A great rendition of Jingle Bells, along with a lively Mexican song and dance, rounded out their special performance.  The children then circulated among the guests, selling cards [……]

News

What’s New in Akumal & Further

December 31, 2025 0

Que Onda Deli  is open for business!  It’s located where the Que Onda restaurant used to be, at the top end of Akumal Norte across the street from Casa Christianson.   Bagels, pastries, sandwiches, focaccia, tiramisu and more are served up with a smile by a lovely young man.  Hours are 9-4 Monday [……]