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La Familia is playing this Friday at La Buena Vida!
Events
Halloween 2025 at La Buena Vida
Well, gang, another Halloween party at La Buena Vida is in the books. It was a good night, with lots of different costumes. Dorothy and the Tinman, along with both witches, showed up. Three other witches were in the crowd. A turtle dog, pirates, Medusa showed up with a rock [……]
Akumal Foodie
New in Town: Surf Cowboy Bar and Grill
There’s a new restaurant in town. Surf Cowboy Grill and Bar has opened, and so far the reviews are positive. Located on the Akumal Norte main road, it’s a few lotes north from Nahil condos, on the other side of the street. For dinner we ordered Caramel Shrimp. It’s an [……]
Culture
Día de los Muertos Trivia
Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a vibrant Mexican holiday. It honors deceased loved ones. It is a celebration about remembering and celebrating life. Ofrendas, colorful altars, created by families, are adorned with marigolds, photos and favorite foods of the deceased loved ones. Sugar skulls and [……]
Culture
La Catrina
La Catrina, Mexico’s iconic skeletal lady in elegant attire, began as a sharp critique of social inequality. Created in 1910 by Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posada, the original figure—known as La Calavera Garbancera—mocked upper-class Mexicans who rejected their indigenous roots in favor of European customs. Posada’s skeletal caricature wore a fancy French-style [……]
News
Tren Maya Freebie
The Maya Train has surprised travelers with a unique promotion designed to boost tourism in southeastern Mexico. Throughout November 2025, users will be able to enjoy free travel on one of the country’s most emblematic routes. The special November promotion will allow travelers to purchase a one-way ticket and obtain [……]
News
Costco Is Coming!
Things just got interesting for shoppers in the Riviera Maya. Costco’s CFO, Mauricio Talayero, confirmed earlier that the warehouse-club giant was evaluating new store locations in the Yucatán Peninsula, including Playa del Carmen. So what does Costco look for? Prior site-selections suggest a few key elements: A 5-mile trade-area with a full-time population [……]
Akumal Foodie
100 Salsas!
In Mexico, salsa is more than a condiment. It’s a cultural emblem that is present at every restaurant, street stall, family table, and even in fast-food chains. Wherever there’s a Mexican enjoying a meal, there’s likely a salsa nearby. Historically, grandmothers crafted their perfect blends using molcajetes; today, the frantic [……]
Health
A RULER to Calm Yourself
I have an odd place that I like to visit when I’m unsettled: the Stop & Shop grocery store in my town. The whole experience calms me — the ’80s tunes, the holiday décor (always on display two holidays in advance), and the new flavors of potato chips. There are [……]
Culture
Nohoch Mul the Easy Way
INAH has installed a new wooden stairway to conserve Cobá’s largest structure while still allowing visitors to climb the ancient temple. “The installation of the wooden stairway at Cobá is part of a project to improve the site’s infrastructure while maintaining its ancient heritage,” said a press statement released by [……]