Emergency Services in Rural Mexico If you are an adventurous soul, you might find yourself in rural Mexico — with a medical issue. Response times could be hours and there are fewer ambulances, rough roads, and limited 911 coverage. In remote areas, the Red Cross might not reach you. Knowing [……]
In the Yucatán Peninsula stands an architectural form that has remained unchanged for over 3,000 years. The traditional Maya house — known as xa’anil naj in the Mayan language — represents what Dr. Aurelio Sánchez of the Autonomous University of Yucatán calls “the only architecture in Mesoamerica that hasn’t needed to be [……]
To enter Mexico, you need a valid passport. Simple as that. This goes for our friends in both the United States and Canada. Now, you might have heard of a “six-month validity rule,” where your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after your travel date. While that’s [……]
Isn’t it nice when foods that are good for us are also tasty! — gracias, Gabi
June 30, 2025 Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we move into the heart of the summer season, I want to take a moment to share important updates from Vecinos de Akumal Norte and extend deep appreciation to those who help keep our community safe, beautiful, and thriving. Recent Projects & [……]
The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz https://www.npr.org/2025/06/01/g-s1-69541/sunday-puzzle On-air challenge: I’m going to read some sentences. In each one find the name of a national capital hidden somewhere in it phonetically. Ex. On eBay, rutabagas are seldom seen. –> BEIRUT 1. Where is the handbag daddy bought? 2. [……]
Why Do Cats Purr? Purring is a specialty among cats in the subfamily Felinae, which includes domestic cats (Felis catus) as well as lynxes, bobcats, and other small wild cats. In these species, a bone in the throat called the hyoid is fixed in position; in non-purring cats like lions and jaguars, [……]
A critical piece of advice is being shared with increasing urgency: avoid the unbranded ATMs that dot the tourist landscapes. They might be convenient, but that convenience could cost you an entire day’s worth of margaritas. So, What’s a “Unbranded” ATM Anyway? An unbranded ATM, is a stand-alone cash machine that [……]
When your lower back hurts, your first instinct may be to take it easy or stay in bed. But moving your body, in many cases, can help alleviate pain. A growing body of research suggests that yoga can be an effective way to reduce the intensity of chronic low back pain and make everyday [……]
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