Vecinos of Akumal Norte Update
Dear Vecinos and Community Members: From the beginning of my administration, my goal for Akumal Norte has been to achieve the completion of our community infrastructures. This week was a giant step forward. On Tuesday it was my privilege to host a visit from Romi Dzul Caamal, Presidenta of Tulum [……]
The Presidenta Comes to Akumal
Romi Dzul Caamal, President of the Municipality of Tulum, visited North Akumal on Tuesday evening, 26 September, to see the fifty-three solar street lights newly installed by the Vecinos of Akumal Norte. She then joined Dan Freeman, President of Vecinos, Irán Beltrán Chan, Delegado of Akumal Pueblo, and [……]
Mexican Independence Day at La Palapa
Throughout Mexico on the evening of 15 September celebrations were going strong, gearing up for el grito at midnight. El grito ushers in Independence Day, the 16th of September, when Mexico fought to become independent from Spain. AkumalNow caught up with one celebration at La Palapa in Chemuyil. The restaurant [……]
Mayan Garden Club, October 2017
This month we are privileged to share from the notes of Dr. Kirk, N.D. on the naturopathic use of herbs for healing and for wonderful healing teas as she presented to our garden club. Herbal Waters and Sun Teas These are the easiest to make and the [……]
Those Scary Travel Warnings
The U.S. State Department is constantly vigilant (as constantly vigilant as the three people still working there can be . . .) to protect citizens from violence abroad. This looks pretty scary! — But why not hear from actual citizens who actually visit Los Cabos and Cancún. Counterpoint: ♦ As [……]
Akumal Yoga Schedule for October 2017
The yoga studio is located at the arch above Las Casitas reception.
Akumal Foodie: Maya Pickled Red Onions
You know the red onions that are on top of panuchos, salbutes, and cochinita pibil . . . anything deliciously Mayan! They are quite quick and easy to prepare. And if you don’t have access to sour oranges —
Turtle Stats, September 2017
These are the most recent turtle stats posted by CEA:
What’s New in Akumal, October 2017
New entrance treatment at Lunita — gorgeous! And one of the new interior seating areas. Well, that’s new! Guests staying at Casa Zama discovered the “bambú”, a serious shot-stick left by a kind tourist visiting La Buena Vida.