Events

Best Shirt June, 2015

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Best Shirt June, 2015 was another fun evening as locals and tourists gathered at LolHa Beach Bar the first Friday of the month.  While some preening and parading did occur, it was an evening to meet friends and play catch-up on local events and extend greetings.  Mary Henderson welcomed Lisa Evans  and Lu [……]

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What’s New in Akumal

July 1, 2015 0

——————————————- Kiwi, a new Akumal business, brings a dash of pizazz with its offerings of stylish beach clothing for women, men, and kids.  Owner and Manager, Coralie, hosted an open house in the newly refurbished space between the restaurants of Cueva and Turtle Bay on Saturday 27 June  2015.   [……]

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Comings & Goings for June 2015

July 1, 2015 1

The following people were spotted in and around Akumal–Comings & Goings–during June 2015.   It’s a pleasure to welcome returnees as well as bid an adios to those who have returned North:       Sam and Sharon Goby Ron and Sherry Stern Tom and Judy Baxter returned North Arlene and Richard Pargot [……]

Akumal Foodie Enchiladas
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The Akumal Foodie – Enchiladas

July 1, 2015 0

This month we have a fantastic item submitted to us by local chef Daveed Placencia of Daveed Personal Chef Service. Cooking is an imprecise process. There are just too many variables to stress out about the exact temperature or time of something. Think of cooking as more like an art [……]

Events

Whale Shark Festival-Festival de Tiburon Ballena

July 1, 2015 0

Many of us have had the unbelievable experience of swimming with the mighty giant of the sea-the Whale Shark. This magnificent creature is welcomed into water outside the Yucatan Peninsula from June 1-Sept 15. This year SEMARNAT has limited the number of tour licenses and limited the number of boats [……]

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Akumal International Artist Residency News

July 1, 2015 0

Hello supporters, artists and community members! Greetings from the Akumal International Artist Residency. I hope you are all well. There is a bit of news to share about the residency. We have been offered an exciting new opportunity:  A MONTH LONG RESIDENCY in GUANAJUATO, MX!   So AIAR is going inland [……]

Events

Travesia Sagrada Maya 2015 – with some of our own

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  Travesia Sagrada Maya 2015 — The Sacred Mayan Journey recreates the yearly pilgrimage of the ancient Maya, who braved the ocean in their canoes and crossed to the island of Cozumel to worship the goddess Ixchel.  The reenactment of this event has been hosted for 9 years by Xcaret.  [……]

Nature and Critters

Mayan Garden Club Tip of the Month

July 1, 2015 0

Mayan Garden Club Tip of the Month: Animal Deterrents Lydia Hollinger shares some great advice on how to keep pets and jungle animals out of your gardens and off your fruit trees. Deter your beloved cat or dog from doing his or her business in your vegetable or flower garden [……]

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Special Tulum Truck Collected Trash

July 1, 2015 0

A special Tulum truck collected trash from Akumal Playa.  This truck was right on time and made two passes, picking up basura from the fronts of casas and condos. What a delight to have things happen as planned!!!  Thanks to you, Jen, for all your efforts!