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$20 Peso Coins

March 31, 2015 0

Have you noticed the shiny $20 peso coins floating around?  They’re slightly bigger and heavier than the $10 peso, but because the two coins look so similar they can be confused.  Be alert out there!  The most recent issue of the $20 is to commemorate the Battle of Zacatecas. The back [……]

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Another Time Change in Akumal?

March 31, 2015 0

Another time change in Akumal?  ¡NO!  According to several sources online, we’re done here.  When most of the rest of México changes clocks to daylight savings time on 5 April, we do nothing.  What could be easier! *click on image to enlarge  (24TimeZones.com) Worldtimezone.com also reports that the state of Quintana [……]

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That Darn Sargasso!

March 31, 2015 3

Why is there so much darn Sargasso on area beaches? Also known as Gulfweed, this marine plant has air bladders that help keep it afloat. The sargasso also has small berries that vacationers like to pop between their fingers! For the past few months, we’ve been seeing quite a bit [……]

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New Business in North Akumal

March 31, 2015 1

There is a new business in North Akumal!  Maribel has expanded Que Onda Restaurante in order to serve a variety of sandwiches (tortas and sincronizados) from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Delivery service is available.      

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Akumal’s Wild and Crazy Kinda Guy

March 31, 2015 1

Akumal’s wild and crazy kinda guy—better known as Kevin McKee—or  Red Beard—has been part of the Akumal community for the past 20 years.  During that time he has touched the lives of many wanting things from the States brought to their Akumal residences. But what makes Red Beard a wild and [……]

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Akumal Says Good-bye

March 31, 2015 1

Akumal says good-bye to Claudia Tolentino, resident of our community for 27 years.  We will miss you, miss you, miss you, chica!  

Events

Best Shirt March 2014

March 31, 2015 0

Great turnout for March 2014 Best Shirt night at LolHa Beach Bar.  Added attraction was having a guest photographer—Steve Clouther, editor of The Akumalian, who was visiting friends in Akumal and celebrating his birthday.  Thanks, Steve! If captions do not appear below a photo image, hover over the image.     [……]

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Yoga in Akumal

March 31, 2015 2

Yoga in Akumal Entering Akumal, one must pass Yoga en Akumal, which is located on the upper floor of the White Arch. The studio has existed as a place for yoga for many years, serving both the resident community and our visitors. Meet the instructors — Leticia Cordova is the [……]

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Museo Maya de Cancun

March 25, 2015 0

Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito If you are looking for a great  day-trip, take a drive straight up 307 to the Cancún Hotel Zone. You won’t believe what you’ll find just behind the parking lot of the Omni Resort. Permanent collections as well as a [……]

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Mayan Garden Club “Tip of the Month”

March 25, 2015 0

Mayan Garden Club “Tip of the Month”-don’t miss joining us for this April meeting, it is a special one!! The Mayan Garden Club will be touring the Botanical Jardin of Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin for their monthly meeting on  April 16th. This April meeting event will be one you will [……]