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Tourist Mobility Pass for Rental Cars

May 31, 2026 0

The Tourist Mobility Pass for visitors renting cars is officially in effect across the state of Quintana Roo. The  Pass provides two complimentary tickets for minor driving infractions – such as speeding, not wearing seat belts, etc. – and prevents the retention of a driver’s license or other documents. These [……]

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Bits & Pieces – June 2026

May 31, 2026 0

A little this & that from the media. • Slim slams Moody’s, S&P downgrades of Mexico as ‘irrational’    https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/slim-slams-moodys-and-sps-mexico-downgrades-irrational-pledges-us-5-billion-in-new-investments/ • Every year, 27.7 million tons of Saharan dust crosses the Atlantic … https://spacedaily.com/k-every-year-27-7-million-tons-of-saharan-dust-crosses-the-atlantic-ocean-and-settles-on-the-amazon-rainforest-delivering-roughly-the-exact-amount-of-phosphorus-the-rainforest-loses-to-runoff-which-m/ • Tulum Tourist Hospitalized After Crocodile Attack at Popular Cenote: New Rules Imposed    https://thecancunsun.com/tulum-tourist-hospitalized-after-crocodile-attack-at-popular-cenote-new-rules-imposed/ • [……]

Culture

Río Bec: A Jewel of Campeche

May 31, 2026 0

Though the extraordinary archaeological site of Río Bec is only 15 km (9.3 miles) from the highway, in the dense jungle of southern Campeche there is no such thing as a straight line! Once at the archaeological site of Río Bec, it is rather surprising to see the preserved state [……]

Health

NPR Puzzle: Two Words, One Anagram

May 31, 2026 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz    https://www.npr.org/2026/05/24/g-s1-123330/sunday-puzzle-two-words-one-anagram Here are some made-up two-word phrases in which each word has five letters. Rearrange the letters in one of these words to complete a familiar two-word phrase. Which word to anagram is for you to discover.    Ex. APPLE DICER [……]

Akumal Foodie

What to Cook in June

May 31, 2026 0

Watermelon Salad Have you tried watermelon in a salad? It’s amazing.  Plus, let’s not forget all watermelon’s health benefits: improved hydration, muscle recovery and heart health. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins A and C and lycopene, which can reduce the risk of heart disease. Ingredients: 8 c. cubed [……]

Interesting Facts

6 Amazing Facts About Rain

May 31, 2026 0

Rain — and by extension the Earth’s water cycle — is an essential planetary process that makes all life possible. Rain supports crops, fills lakes, and tops off reservoirs. And because salt remains behind during evaporation, rain is also a major source of fresh water. Here are six fascinating facts about rain [……]

Health

The Worst Habits for Your Back

May 31, 2026 0

Research shows that over a third of U.S. adults have experienced back pain during a three-month period — but few treatments actually work, according to a new study that analyzed hundreds of trials.   So it might be helpful to focus on how to prevent back pain in the first place. Here are [……]

Akumal Foodie

Mexico’s Gut-Friendly Pineapple Drink

May 31, 2026 1

                Tepache might look like just another refreshing drink, but there’s more going on beneath the surface. This lightly fermented – less than 2% – pineapple beverage contains probiotics that support gut health through fermentation, along with bromelain – an enzyme linked to [……]

Nature and Critters

Bacalar: 7 Colors and Stromatolites, Too

May 31, 2026 1

Which lagoon in Mexico is home to one of the planet’s rarest living ecosystems? Famous for its brilliant “Seven Colors” of blue, Lake Bacalar is home to living stromatolites – rare microbial formations built by cyanobacteria. Stromatolites as a life form date back around 3.5 billion years, making them some [……]

Nature and Critters

Spiders and Howlers of the Yucatán

May 31, 2026 0

Other than human beings, Yucatán is home to two species of primates, these being howler and spider monkeys.  But if you want to see them in the wild, you will have to head to the south of the Peninsula. Some of the best locations include Punta Laguna in Quintana Roo [……]