Nature and Critters

Sky Excitement – October 2026

September 30, 2026 0

October 21-22  Orionids Peak: Formed by debris from Halley’s Comet, this active shower yields up to 20 fast meteors per hour. A bright waxing gibbous moon will cause some light interference, making pre-dawn viewing optimal after the moon sets.     October 26  Full Moon. The Moon will be located [……]

Nature and Critters

What an Odd Bird

September 30, 2026 0

Almost two centuries ago, an otherworldly bird was found deep in the Guatemalan jungle. From its physical characteristics to its mating habits and limited natural habitat, the horned guan has long puzzled ornithologists. Sightings of the horned guan are rare due to the species’ limited numbers and limited geographic range. [……]

Health

A Dose of Satire

September 30, 2026 0

— All stories in El Jalapeño are satire and not real news         Check out the original article here. El Jalapeño: Mexico and Japan to collaborate on new sargassum-themed restaurant chain MEXICO CITY — Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Japan announced a [……]

Culture

Vanilla and Voladores

August 31, 2026 0

You may have seen it: a group of high-flying performers, dressed in a colorful array of traditional garments, climbing a 100-foot-tall pole in a group of four, before diving into the air, upside down, to spin as a human cyclone — held only by a rope tied to their feet [……]

People

Dogs of Akumal

August 31, 2026 1

              So, the other day, it was me and Big Jake, the Protector,  and the Jersey Gang of Six Luna, Maya, Blue, Reya, Paco & Cleo.       You know, we all enjoy going to la Buena Vida, and seeing Ixchel, the Fertility & [……]

News

Cancún-Playa del Carmen Tren Maya Route

August 31, 2026 0

CGC announces resumption of Cancún-Playa del Carmen Tren Maya route with Conecta bus service.  Local officials said that the route resumed 15 August 2026. “Starting August 15, trains between both destinations will resume operation with morning schedules, and Tren Maya Conecta will begin, a transportation service that will link the [……]

News

Your Rights as a Permanent Resident in Mexico

August 31, 2026 0

Here’s what you get (and what you don’t get) if you are a Residente Permanente in Mexico.   Permanent residents may — Live in Mexico full- or part-time with no renewal requirements (except for permanent resident cards issued to minors, which must be renewed periodically until age 18) Work in [……]

News

If Your Mexican Cell Gets Disconnected

August 31, 2026 0

The cell phone registration deadlines we’ve been tracking are now starting to hit. After the August 15 deadline, Mexico began suspending unregistered cell lines ending in 0. Other numbers will follow based on the last digit of the phone number. A suspension doesn’t mean you immediately lose your number. To [……]

Health

6 Exercises to Age Well

August 31, 2026 0

In many cases, aches and pains can be a reflection of your daily routines.  Habits like sitting at a desk all day, looking down at your phone or even straining to pick your socks up off the floor can lead to a body that feels creaky, tight and sore. We [……]

Culture

Sky Excitement – September 2026

August 31, 2026 0

How Maya Astronomers Predicted Celestial Events Far into the Future The Maya of antiquity are well known for their profound interest in the night sky. This longing for the stars was not merely a scientific pursuit; it was fundamental to make sense of their own existence, the creation and refinement [……]