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June Dates to Remember
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Events
Best Shirt May 2015
Best Shirt May 2015 featured a lively crowd with, of course, colorful shirts and engaging gals fashionably dressed. The judges, Mary Henderson and two Georges, were judicious, jubilant, and joyous as they announced the winner, but acknowledged that it was a tough decision. Photographers were Rozanne Quintero and Mary Henderson. [……]
Tourist FYI
Tours and Transportation
There is no shortage of offerings for tours and transportation servicing Akumal and surrounding areas. Often you can ask the management company from whom you are renting for this information. But if you don’t feel like leaving your room just yet, here are a few providers that we have heard [……]
News
Just the Facts!
Reporting just the facts is a goal in reporting news events. When controversies exist and emotions run high on both sides of an issue, this can prove a daunting task! The volunteer news gatherers here at AkumalNow are maintaining neutrality in the controversy surrounding the events taking place at Akumal Bay. Ferreting out [……]
News
Dirty Laundry?
Have some dirty laundry? Here’s an update on options for dealing with it— Lavandería Akumal is located in the first block on the south side of main street in the pueblo, near the grocery. It’s open from 8:00am-9:00pm and charges $13 pesos/kilo to wash, dry, and fold your laundry.El Manantial laundry is [……]
Events
Kentucky Derby #141–Akumal Style
Kentucky Derby #141–Akumal Style was shared by expats and visitors alike on the first Saturday in May 2015 at Turtle Bay Bakery and Café. Just as at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on this day women take center stage with their high fashion outfits, and it was no less true [……]
News
Real Estate Sales
How are real estate sales in the area? According to Russ Motley of Akumal Investments, all is well. Motley said that sales hit rock bottom in 2008, but have risen 50% per year since then. Yet, several weeks ago a realtor who deals with an international clientele brought [……]
Daily&Weekly Only News
Dragmar Khentrul Rinpoche visits Akumal
Starting Sunday May 24th and Dragmar Khentrul Rinpoche, master of Tibetan Yoga, will be doing a series of events. Dragmar Khentrul Rinpoche is coming for the first time to the Riviera Maya. He is considered one of the top teachers of Tibetan Yoga, capable of transmitting the deepest and best kept [……]
Events
Akumal Motorcycle Club Event
Local Akumal motorcycle club, Los Jinetes de la Riviera Maya, is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with an event at the cenote Dos Ojos. There will be food, entertainment, all kinds of music, dancing, and general camaraderie! This is definitely a family event. Saturday & Sunday, 20-21 June. The Club has a [……]
Events
Missed the Boat!
Here’s the thing – we missed the boat. Actually the whole fleet. Beginning the end of April and continuing through Workers Day on 1 May and the feast of Santa Cruz on 3 May, Akumal pueblo held their annual feria. The centers of attention are the local albañiles (masons and tile workers) [……]