The Yucatán Peninsula is a truly wonderful place for birdwatching. The variety on display includes all kinds of sea birds, exotic parrots, raptors, and a solid dose of migratory species to keep things international. Keel-billed toucan In the wild, toucans eat a variety of foods including fruits, berries, lizands, rodents, [……]
Olive oil gets all the heart-healthy buzz. But olives are certainly no slouch. These fruits (yes, they’re a fruit!) top charcuterie boards, garnish martinis, and get spread on bread in tapenades. But are olives a healthy snack? There are pros and cons to regularly eating olives, but the benefits win [……]
The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz https://www.npr.org/2024/10/12/nx-s1-5148831/sunday-puzzle-the-pits-puzzle On-air challenge: Today’s puzzle is called “The Pits.” Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name in which the first word starts PI- and the second word starts with T-. Ex. Jewelry and precious metals in a hidden chest [……]
Two party days in a row — Halloween and First Friday! So come out this evening at 5:00 to La Buena Vida. We’ll all be there!
Officials in Cancun, Mexico have done away with a controversial rule that has been plaguing unsuspecting tourists arriving to the popular resort city. In a video posted to Facebook on Friday, Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama announced that tourists passing through Cancun International Airport will no longer be charged a fee for [……]
A new plan announced this week aims to expand the airport’s critical Terminal 4, allowing Mexico’s leading hub for international travel to welcome even more planes and passengers. The project will double the number of jet bridges and remote stands from the current 26 to [……]
As the popularity of cruises continues to grow, so does the effort to minimize their environmental impact. Earlier this week, Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess was heralded for its innovative use of liquified natural gas as it docked in Cozumel for the first time. The Sun Princess is also the largest [……]
Enchiladas Suizas, or “Swiss Enchiladas,” were created in the 1950s at the iconic Sanborns café in Mexico City. The dish’s name reflects its Swiss-inspired twist on traditional Mexican enchiladas. I’d like to share my vegetarian version, with roasted sweet potatoes, onions, carrots, mushrooms. Topped with a creamy verde sauce, shredded pepper [……]
The community was saddened to hear of the passing of Anne Kennedy, a long-time Las Casitas denizen. Anne, you will be missed by your friends here in Akumal.
Preliminary work continues for a 26 km bypass that would see highway traffic skirt the town of Tulum. Over the weekend, Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo met with Guadalupe Phillips Margain and Miguel de Angoitia, both from the engineering firm Ingenieros Civiles Asociados (ICA). The meeting was held to carry [……]
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