Nature and Critters
Interesting Facts
Eight Fascinating Facts About Turtles and Tortoises
Also known as Testudines, turtles and tortoises are ecologically important. In the ocean they eat seagrasses that thrive on coral reefs and clean up dead fish; on land they dine on invasive plants and provide burrow homes for other animals, such as owls and bobcats. Celebrate these slow-moving dinosaur descendants [……]
Nature and Critters
Verdín Returns to the Sea
photo SIPSI PROGRESO, YUCATÁN – A 120-kilogram green sea turtle named “Verdín” has successfully returned to the ocean after a year of intense rehabilitation, marking a major triumph for local conservationists and international volunteers. The adult turtle (Chelonia mydas) [……]
Akumal Foodie
Epazote: Make Your Beans Mexican
Few herbs divide opinion in Mexico quite like epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides). Its deeply distinctive aroma is polarizing; in fact, its original Nahuatl name, epazōtl, translates to “skunk sweat,” a nod to its intense, musky scent. Despite this pungent reputation, the herb’s flavor is surprisingly complex, with sharp herbal and citrusy [……]
Health
Waking Up in Pain? Fine Tune Your Sleep Position
There is no one “right” way to sleep, said Dr. Indira Gurubhagavatula, a professor of sleep medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. But if you are waking up with discomfort or stiffness or having restless nights, certain adjustments to your sleeping posture may help. Here are [……]
Nature and Critters
Whale Shark Season 2026
Swim With The Largest Fish In The Ocean! For guests staying in Akumal, a whale shark tour is one of the most memorable excursions available and an incredible addition to any Riviera Maya vacation. Despite their impressive size, whale sharks are harmless filter feeders that spend the season feeding in [……]
Culture
1st Public Library in the Americas
It is, according to UNESCO, the oldest public library in the Americas, tucked away from the street-front at a cultural center in the historic heart of Puebla, Mexico. Those who enter the Palafoxiana Library for the first time — seeing the high, vaulted ceiling and gold-framed painting of the Virgin [……]
News
Bits & Pieces – July 2026
A little this & that from the media • Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance in World Cup https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/nx-s1-5877257/mexico-beats-ecuador-advance-world-cup • Mexico week in review: El Tri advances and Spain’s king visit https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-week-in-review-royal-diplomacy-world-cup-wins/ • The Cancun Safety App That The U.S. State Department Recommends For Americans (And [……]
Health
A Dose of Satire
— All stories in El Jalapeño are satire and not real news El Jalapeño: ICE Agents having wonderful time at World Cup, jurisdictional questions remain MEXICO CITY — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stationed outside Estadio Azteca this week acknowledged that they are operating entirely outside U.S. legal jurisdiction, [……]
Interesting Facts
How To Perk Up Your Old Computer
Try these steps to clean up your old computer, and it may feel brand-new once again. Step 1: Give it a quick dusting Rozette Rago/NYT Wirecutter Over time, dust can build up inside a computer, making it run hotter and feel slower. We have a detailed guide to cleaning laptops (and How-To [……]