Events

Christmas at Tequilaville

December 16, 2022 0

If you haven’t already dropped off presents for Akumal pueblo children, there’s still time — tho not much!  Unwrapped presents for children of all ages or cash for Gilly to do the shopping is the mission.  Tequilaville is located in the pueblo, the first block past the taxi hangout, on [……]

Events

Hekab Be Library Holiday Performance

December 16, 2022 0

          Donations PayPal:  Click HERE and please choose the “friends and family” option to avoid fees. Consider setting up Hekab Be for a monthly recurring donation. PayPal gives you that option! Facebook Fundraiser: If you live in the U.S. or Canada, a great way to celebrate [……]

Culture

Lacandona Rainforest: Jewel of Chiapas

November 30, 2022 0

Arriving in Chiapas’ Selva Lacandona (Lacandon Rainforest) is like arriving in the Garden of Eden, a habitat that every year is drenched with 2,000 to 5,000 millimeters of rain that blesses, heals and nourishes the life of the jungle. Visiting the Lacandon is to experience, with enormous national pride, the [……]

Tourist FYI

Guide to Flying into the Yucatán Peninsula

November 30, 2022 0

There is nothing quite like getting on an airplane (especially during the winter) and landing in sunny Mexico. But as with all other major destinations, travel to Mexico is not always smooth. That is why more and more holidaymakers are looking for direct flights to their favorite destinations. Did you [……]

Culture

Maya Aluxes Protect Bridge Near Cancun Airport

November 30, 2022 0

The story says that the bridge that connects the Hotel Zone of Cancun, also known as Kukulcan Boulevard, with Cancun-Tulum Federal Highway 307, could only be built until the Mayan traditions around the aluxes were heeded: It was necessary build a small construction as a tribute to the aluxes, which [……]

Akumal Foodie

Refried Beans R Us!

November 30, 2022 0

The joy of glorious, delicious refried beans  My love of refried beans is a quiet secret I usually keep to myself. To me, they’re absolutely delicious; when I make them at home, I find myself licking the spatula as though it’s loaded with cupcake batter. (And, yes, I do that [……]

Events

First Friday – November 2022

November 30, 2022 0

Lots of folks are returning to the area — guessing it’s the weather in other parts of the world.  If you’re around on Friday, 2 December, please join the group at La Buena Vida at 5pm.  Wear your best shirt or most interesting T-shirt and you could be the big [……]

Akumal Foodie

Pineapple: Good & Good for You!

November 30, 2022 0

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) originated in South America.  It is said to have been named by early European colonizers for its resemblance to a pine cone.  Despite its rough exterior, this tropical fruit has been a symbol of welcome and hospitality since the 17th century when American colonists braved treacherous trade [……]