Culture

Quesadilla – Cheese or Not?

January 31, 2025 0

If there’s one thing that sets Mexico City and its surroundings (including México state) apart from the rest of the country, it’s the never-ending debate about whether or not quesadillas should be filled with cheese.  Being from Guadalajara, I grew up eating quesadillas the only way I knew them: a [……]

Culture

Hidden Cities of Mexico

January 31, 2025 0

Looking for another side of Mexico — a quieter side that offers a window into the country not found elsewhere? Calvillo, Aguascalientes If you’re looking for an authentic slice of Mexico, away from the crowds of popular Pueblos Mágicos, Calvillo in Aguascalientes is your answer. Nestled in a quiet valley [……]

News

Tren Maya Announces Travel Packages

January 31, 2025 0

                      A campaign of Maya Train tourist packages has been released with the train’s first year anniversary. The national and international tourist travel packages are being offered in conjunction with Tren Maya companies. Participating companies include Mexican companies Grupo Aeroportuario, [……]

News

Hekab Be Library News

January 31, 2025 0

                                  Trivia Fundraiser coming 4 March     Click for donations →  HERE              

News

Bits & Pieces – February 2025

January 31, 2025 0

A little this & that from the media. • Xpu-Ha added to municipal Blue Flag certification list     https://riviera-maya-news.com/xpu-ha-added-to-municipal-blue-flag-certification-list/2025.html • Yucatán archaeological sites see significant price increases for foreign visitors      https://yucatanmagazine.com/yucatan-archaeological-sites-see-significant-price-increases-for-foreign-visitors/ • CFE employee impersonators jailed on accusations of extortion     https://riviera-maya-news.com/cfe-employee-impersonators-jailed-on-accusations-of-extortion/2025.html • EU-Mexico    https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/mexico/eu-mexico-agreement_en • Mérida Open [……]

Akumal Foodie

Cochinita Pibil – A Declaration of Love

January 31, 2025 0

Cochinita pibil is pork that is slow-cooked in a marinade of achiote and sour orange juice, or vinegar, along with regional spices. In Maya culture, “pib” refers to the technique of cooking underground — similar to a barbecue — using underground ovens. The Maya traditionally used this method to cook [……]

Health

NPR Puzzle: Name Game with Initials

January 31, 2025 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz       https://www.npr.org/2025/01/19/nx-s1-         5262530/sunday-puzzle-name-game-with-initials On-air challenge: I’m going to give you clues to some famous people past or present. The first two letters of each clue are the initials of the person’s name.    Ex. Western lawman  –>  Wyatt Earp Trust-busting [……]

Interesting Facts

Birth Flowers

January 31, 2025 0

Nothing to think about, just enjoy!                                       — thanks to Gabi    

Health

How Healthy Is Citrus Fruit?

January 31, 2025 0

Oranges, grapefruits and the other members of the citrus family are at their sweetest and juiciest in winter, when weather conditions are ideal for them to ripen. And they’re bursting with nutrients that support your immune system and help your body heal. Their vitamin C is worth the hype Citrus [……]