Events

The Amazing Hekab Be Kids’ Holiday Extravaganza!!!

November 27, 2023 0

— from Hekab Be:  Please try to make it to Hekab Be TODAY, Tuesday at 4pm. The kids have worked so hard making all of the holiday decor. And also a huge effort in learning English. They’re also going to demonstrate how they made some of the ornaments. The event [……]

Events

News of the Fire Truck Gala on December 1st.

November 22, 2023 0

Hot news regarding the fire truck gala, taking place on December 1st at 6 PM at the Conrad Hilton Tulum. Tickets are still available for the event.  Contact Claudia Munoz at WhatsApp +52 984 807 8535  or  984 807 8535 for ticket information. We have just been given a donation [……]

Events

Akumal’s Spirit Walk

November 6, 2023 0

On Thursday evening “The Spirit Walk” took place in the Akumal Pueblo.  This is a tradition on the Day of the Dead.  Seven of us sat at a table at El Último Maya to watch the parade.  It started on the beachside, then the group slowly made their way over [……]

Events

Halloween ’23 at La Buena Vida

November 6, 2023 0

  Halloween night started out with rain, but that didn’t stop party-goers from getting to La Buena Vida.  The DJ rocked out and Jamie did not disappoint us in his choice of music. The flapper and her date from Chan Chemuyil won for best costume, along with the three piñatas [……]

Culture

Day of the Dead Altars

October 31, 2023 0

In Akumal Pueblo on 2 November there will be a Spirit Walk at 6:00 pm,  and Altars judging at 8:00 pm.  All are welcome! What items are included on the traditional altar for Day of the Dead? Home altars are decorated with marigolds, the flower of the dead; photographs of [……]

Culture

The Cempasúchil: Day of the Dead Flower

October 31, 2023 0

Curious about cempasúchil, the iconic Day of the Dead flower? You can tell Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is near when a surge of orange flowers paints the streets of Mexican cities with golden hues. The marigold (tagetes erecta), known in Mexico as “cempasúchil”, is a staple [……]

Culture

Día de Muertos or Hanal Pixán: What’s the difference?

October 31, 2023 0

As the weeks continue to fly by, Yucatecos are eagerly awaiting the arrival of one of the region’s favorite holidays, Hanal Pixán — Yucatán’s version of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. In the Yucatec-Maya language, Hanal Pixán means food of the dead, hinting perhaps to the centrality of food [……]

Interesting Facts

So Much Candy, So Little Time

October 31, 2023 0

During this season of spooky delights, take this quiz to see how much you really know about candy — and maybe even learn some sweet facts along the way.   1 of 10 True or false: It is possible for a child to get a “sugar high” after eating too [……]

News

The Akumal Colectivo, Parts A & B

October 31, 2023 0

Part A: Every morning the white and red Akumal Colectivo picks up children in Akumal Pueblo and takes them to school in Tulum.   The colectivo waits until the children are safely inside the building.  It then returns to Akumal and makes continuous trips between Akumal Pueblo and Akumal Playa.   [……]