Events

First Friday – November 2024

November 30, 2024 0

Yup, Best Shirt/First Friday has been going on for many years.  The event began at Lol Ha Beach Bar and after a while moved north to La Buena Vida.  Why has it lasted this long?  Various discussions at the November event mentioned the camaraderie and community experienced during the evening – [……]

Interesting Facts

Time Was . . .

November 30, 2024 0

Some of us recently made the time change from daylight to standard time.  Those of us here in la-la land just kept chuggin’.  The following piece is interesting, informative, and long!  Enjoy! I often say that 1883 is my favorite year in history because of all that happened in that [……]

Events

Halloween 2024 at La Buena Vida

November 30, 2024 0

A little rain and some wind didn’t dampen party-goers for Halloween 2024 at LBV.  DJ Pumba spinning tunes for dancers really got the party going.  Old friends and new ones were gathered for the traditional party.  A big shout out to the Rocky Horror Picture Show group –  Great Job [……]

Daily&Weekly Only News

Art Exhibition – 21 November, 6pm

November 14, 2024 0

Local Painter Giovanni Avashadur and his Art Class  students  had a successful Art Exhibition at Tulum Centro de Cultura Yaal Ha last year.  Nine students (including Akumalians Ingrid Datica, Mónica Estrada, Claudia Muñoz & Malú Guijosa) exhibited. This year an Art Exhibition will be held at LolHa beginning 21 November [……]

Events

21 November – Save It!

October 31, 2024 0

Area artists will display their works at Lol Ha.  The show begins Thursday, 21 November at 6:00pm, and runs for 2 weeks.  All paintings are for sale and proceeds will benefit Vecinos de Akumal Norte. On the 21st, there will be an open bar for the first half-hour, then cash [……]

Culture

Día de Muertos or Janal Pixan: What’s the Difference?

October 31, 2024 0

As the weeks continue to fly by, Yucatecos are eagerly awaiting the arrival of one of the region’s favorite holidays, Janal Pixan — Yucatán’s version of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. For many not familiar with these celebrations beyond what they learned by watching the animated film “Coco,” [……]

Akumal Foodie

Lunita: Pizza & ‘Pan’ in North Akumal!

October 31, 2024 0

Chef Isaac of Lunita Restaurant is baking breads and pizzas in the new wood-burning oven.  Order by phone at 984-142-1234.   You can pick up your order at the orange “Studio” building across the street from Lunita Restaurant.  Service runs from  4:00 – 9:30 pm.  Pizzas can be delivered for $30 [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – November 2024

October 31, 2024 0

A little this & that from the media. • State senator presents beach and coral reef protection program for Quintana Roo    https://riviera-maya-news.com/state-senator-presents-beach-and-coral-reef-protection-program-for-quintana-roo/2024.html • Quintana Roo Government Fast-Tracks Mega-Port Development!   https://www.rivieramayanews.mx/quintana-roo-government-prioritizes-construction-of-deep-water-pier/ • Yucatán water contamination heightens cancer risks    https://yucatanmagazine.com/yucatan-water-warning/ • Internal investigation started into video of Tulum officers asking [……]

Akumal Foodie

What’s The Difference Between Pico de Gallo & Salsa?

October 31, 2024 0

Like guacamole, and equally beloved, salsa and pico de gallo are staples in Mexican cuisine.  Their vibrant flavors can elevate some of our favorite dishes.  They serve as a topping for our favorite tacos, as dips for tortilla chips and as an accompaniment to enchiladas, burritos, and more. Although very [……]