Nature and Critters

Mayan Garden Club Tip of the Month, May 2017

March 31, 2017 0

This perennial shrub is called Mona Lisa in Mexico and Mona Lavender in other countries. It can reach  up to .75 meters in height and spread into a rounded bush. The constant purple flowers grow in the shade or partly sunny places. It can be planted in sun alone in [……]

News

New Restaurant Open at YalKu Laguna

March 31, 2017 0

La Cueva del Pescador, that venerable restaurant that pleases so many travelers and locals in “downtown” Akumal, has opened a new location in YalKu Laguna called Palapa de Yal Ku.  The setting is delightful with comfortable tables with umbrellas and glimpses of the crystal waters of Yal Ku.  You can [……]

Nature and Critters

Letter from CEA Director

March 31, 2017 0

The following is a letter from the Director of CEA which was published in the organization’s newsletter.  To access the original document, go to [email protected]> FROM THE DIRECTOR The Tragedy of the Commons, a worldwide known economic theory, was first described by William Forster Lloyd in 1833 and then applied [……]

Daily&Weekly Only News

Reminder: Taco Party Fundraiser

March 27, 2017 0

Tickets are available through PayPal or from Marieke Brown, Natalie Novak Perez, or at LolHa Restaurant.

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Taco Party to Benefit Akumal Ambulance

March 24, 2017 0

March 15 was the first day of the month-long National collection for Red Cross.   Natalie Novak Perez got the ball rolling for a Taco Party, which directly benefits our Akumal ambulance. Tables for groups can be reserved through LolHa at [email protected]  Tickets are available through PayPal or from Marieke Brown, Natalie Novak Perez, or [……]

Nature and Critters

Out Our Back Door, April 2017

March 23, 2017 0

Chachalacas What’s that really loud, horrible, awful honking noise you sometimes hear from the jungle so early in the morning? It’s the call of a very unassuming (but noisy) bird, the plain chachalaca. If you haven’t had the pleasure of its dulcet tones waking you after a long night of [……]

Events

Best of the Best, February 2017

February 28, 2017 0

Snow Birds and lots of locals gathered for Best of the Best, February 2017 on a windy February 6 at La Buena Vida Restaurant.  Luckily, the protected enclosed area served its purpose as we were all cozy and friendly; but also, many of our participants enjoyed bar seating.  A new item [……]

Events

MGC February Meeting

February 28, 2017 0

FIRST ANNUAL Mayan Garden Club Gourmet Garden Party: A Huge Success The Mayan Garden Club met for our Gourmet Garden party at Skip’s beautiful hacienda in Xcaret. Besides wonderful food and company Skip, who has a Master’s degree in Horticulture, treated us to a  tour of his home and gardens. Bruce [……]

Akumal Foodie

Akumal Foodie

February 28, 2017 0

La Cueva del Pescador translates to The Fisherman’s Cave,  a fitting name for this Akumal landmark restaurant.  Gonzalo, the man behind the bar, is the driving force behind the success of the restaurant.  Now, if you have been a patron, you’ll  know Carlos or Ivan, but it’s Gonzalo who keeps [……]