Tip of the Month: Why Paint Tree Trunks White Painting tree trunks white is a way of sealing trunks and protecting them. Living in or near the jungle, we have a lot of insects that climb trees and damage the tree. Painting has greatly reduced that. Purposes: 1. To prevent [……]
Ready to celebrate Mother’s Day? In the States, it’s celebrated on the second Sunday of May. But here in Mexico it’s celebrated on a fixed date, the 10th of May. This year the celebrations coincide, How did Mexico come to institute this observance? In the early part of the1900s, women [……]
Centro Ecológico Akumal spent the week of April 20-23 with the students in Akumal Pueblo educating about our protecting our earth and celebrating Earth Day 2015. The Primera Federal Francisco Sarabia and José Vasconcelos Telesecundaria, Grades 1-6 enjoyed Earth Day Activities by CEA’s Environmental Education Program and Lydia Main Rosas, Biologist, CEA Environmental Education Assistant. [……]
Members of the Mayan Garden Club recently toured the Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin Botanical Garden, near Puerto Morales, for their April meeting. Located on a large swath of land carved from the jungle, the Gardens are laid out along a 2km path, sometimes interspersed with rocks, so one must be [……]
With the arrival of the first Loggerhead nest on Half Moon Bay 27 April and tracks seen on Jade Beach (Playa Tortuga) on Earth Day 22 April, the CEA “Sea Turtle Program 2015 ” is in full swing ! Mauricio Aceves Nunez, Coordinator of CEA sea turtles, and his staff of [……]
On April 13, 2015 the Akumal Fish Refuge became a reality. This was a big step for Akumal in the continued efforts of many individuals and many organizations to help protect the marine ecosystems and sustainability of marine resources in Akumal Bay and surrounding areas. This project has been in the works since 2010 [……]
Ya want Happy Hours? ̶ We got Akumal Happy Hours! Check the local venues below: La Buena Vida – 5:00 to 7:00 LolHa ̶ 5:30 to 6:30 Tequilaville ̶ 5:00 to 7:00 Turtle Bay ̶ 4:00 to 6:00 La Cueva del Pescador ̶ Carlos says they “always have best prices”! [……]
Akumal Comedy Festival 2015 ⇒WOW Akumal, what a great showing of support-for such a great cause, the RED CROSS!! This year’s fund raising event was a very special one honoring Gus Lynch who was very significant in starting this festival four years ago. Due to an unfortunate accident last year, much support [……]
*Mint Julep recipe included below Kentucky Derby 141–Akumal style is only one week away. There’s nothing in the world quite like the Kentucky Derby! Each year on the first Saturday in May, the eyes of the world turn to Kentucky for the celebrated Run for the Roses. This is a [……]
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