More at the Arch. A delegation from Akumal Pueblo cornered Tulum municipal president David Balam this week while he was meeting with several state senators. Participants say that the government has ordered the reopening of the traditional entrance to Akumal Bay. Letters from the Human Rights Defense Council were sent [……]
Daniel Guzmán, the auto mechanic who had a shop on main street in the Pueblo, has moved! He and his assistants, Jaime and César Ek, are now on the Federal highway. Take the retorno immediately before the first Pemex going north, and just a bit south of it is Daniel’s taller. The shop is [……]
BLOG from CEA August 26, 2016 While there are a variety of definitions, for us, voluntourism is an opportunity for vacationers or residents who wish to volunteer on a part-time basis alongside their touristic/personal activities—it could be 10 mornings over the course of a 2-week holiday or once per week over [……]
From Marieke Brown, guiding light of the Akumal Ambulance project — RESULTS OF THE RED CROSS FUNDRAISER DINNER IN AKUMAL THIS MONTH The Red Cross dinner in Akumal this month was a fantastic success, raising $82,413 mx, which is an increase over the $66,000 pesos that we raised at the last dinner. On [……]
As astute readers know, Best Shirt is on Holiday until November 4th. Watch for upcoming details in AkumalNow!
August has been a busy time and also a difficult time for the Tortugueros. The Blanca/Green mommas that normally visit our beaches starting in June, were later this season and have come in force! Reports of 16 Blancas on Akumal Sur in one night, 7 on Playa Tortuga in 45 minutes [……]
A great submission from Taverna Akumal. This is a special recipe as the amatriciana sauce was born in the town of Amatrice, Italy. This is the town that was hit very hard by the recent earthquake. Spaghetti All’Amatriciana (serves 4) Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 12 oz thinly sliced guanciale [……]
MAYAN GARDEN CLUB PLANS FOR FALL AND SPRING Members of the MGC have an exciting fall and spring ahead. Here’s a preview — 15 September, 2pm we will go to Bev’s casa in Sirenis to explore the hotel vivero and party around the pool. 27 October, 3pm we will go to [……]
Brownouts occur when there is a reduction in the supply of electricity. For example, we normally have enough voltage for our needs, then all the A/Cs are cranked and oops, brownout. Or perhaps one of CFE’s cuchillos blows out and the remaining sources aren’t sufficient to handle the full demand. [……]
September 2016 Compliments of Mayan Garden Club Wasps feed their larvae with insects, so they can be beneficial to gardens by controlling insect pests and pollinating plants. However, given that wasps are aggressive and their sting can cause an allergic reaction, you may want to keep them away from certain [……]
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