Events
News
Bits & Pieces – November 2024
A little this & that from the media. • State senator presents beach and coral reef protection program for Quintana Roo https://riviera-maya-news.com/state-senator-presents-beach-and-coral-reef-protection-program-for-quintana-roo/2024.html • Quintana Roo Government Fast-Tracks Mega-Port Development! https://www.rivieramayanews.mx/quintana-roo-government-prioritizes-construction-of-deep-water-pier/ • Yucatán water contamination heightens cancer risks https://yucatanmagazine.com/yucatan-water-warning/ • Internal investigation started into video of Tulum officers asking [……]
Akumal Foodie
What’s The Difference Between Pico de Gallo & Salsa?
Like guacamole, and equally beloved, salsa and pico de gallo are staples in Mexican cuisine. Their vibrant flavors can elevate some of our favorite dishes. They serve as a topping for our favorite tacos, as dips for tortilla chips and as an accompaniment to enchiladas, burritos, and more. Although very [……]
Culture
The Maya Calendar Demystified
Instituted in 1582, the Gregorian calendar is one of humanity’s more accurate attempts to capture the journey of our Earth around the sun. Yet it’s far from the most complex calendar ever created. That accolade lies with the Maya calendar instead, instituted by the Mesoamerican civilization that flourished around the sixth century BCE. Of [……]
Nature and Critters
Amazing Birds of the Yucatán, Part II
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, [……]
Akumal Foodie
7 Reasons to Eat Olives
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 [……]
Health
NPR Puzzle: The ‘Pits’ Puzzle
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 [……]
Events
First Friday – October 2024
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!
News
Cancun Airport Eliminates the Fee Associated With Multiple Electronics
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 [……]
News
Massive Expansion for Cancun Airport
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 [……]