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 [……]
Finally! La Buena Vida reopens just in time for First Friday, 4 October! Best Shirt trophy needs a home, so wear ’em if ya got ’em. Some Akumaleños jumped the gun and held an impromptu FF gathering in September — in Arequipa, Perú! Hope to see you all on Friday [……]
October 17 – Full Moon, Supermoon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 11:28 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Hunters Moon because at [……]
Today while I was in Playa del Carmen, a friend sent me a text about the My Home store, located in Centro Maya Mall. I had to check it out. Once a bowling alley; this store is a true find. I only made it through the first floor. I filled [……]
The Yucatán Peninsula is home to some of Mexico’s most beautiful and exuberant birds, 565 species of them to be precise. These feathered friends run a wide gamut of sizes, colors, and rarity. As a result, birdwatching has become a large hobby among locals and foreigners alike. I first got [……]
Starting Friday, Sept. 20, the Tren Maya, or Maya Train, will begin operating sections 5 and 6, connecting Playa del Carmen with Felipe Carrillo Puerto. This new rail service is designed to improve regional transportation and offers a range of fare options, including local and premier classes. Tickets are now [……]
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