Akumal Foodie

Achiote to Pibil

March 31, 2026 0

Achiote, a reddish seed extracted from the annatto tree, is one of the most representative ingredients in traditional Mexican cuisine and that of other Latin American countries. Its presence in local gastronomy not only contributes flavor and color but also connects with a rich history that dates back to pre-Hispanic [……]

Health

Sunday Puzzle: All In

March 31, 2026 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz      https://www.npr.org/2026/01/25/nx-s1-5685117/sunday-puzzle-all-in I’m going to give you clues for two words. Insert the letters A-L-L inside the answer to the first clue to get the answer to the second.    Ex. Opposite of good / Romantic song  –>  B(ALL)AD 1. Exam / [……]

Nature and Critters

Reef Project at Río Lagartos

March 31, 2026 0

                          A first-ever artificial reef project sank 30 concrete structures three miles (4.8 kilometers) off the coast of Río Lagartos in late February. The effort marks the opening move in a broader plan to reshape the future of [……]

Akumal Foodie

Cider – A Favorite Bubbly of Mexico

March 31, 2026 0

Cider is an ancient beverage. Its origin is uncertain, but there are records dating back more than 3,000 years that speak of a similar beverage made in Asia, where apples are endemic.  The closest historical reference, already distinguishing the almost exclusive use of apples, comes from the Romans, who called [……]

Events

Invitation: Medical Emergency Informational Meeting

February 28, 2026 0

The Akumal community is cordially invited to attend an Informational Meeting regarding Medical Emergency Services to be held on 📅 March 2, 2026 🕘 9:00 am 📍 La Buena Vida Restaurant We will have the presence of *  Paramedics from the ambulance service *  The Director of Hospital La Joya [……]

Events

6th Trivia Challenge – 2026 Results

February 28, 2026 0

Results are in for the 2026 Challenge!  Thanks to Laura Bush, a full house of interesting people played and pizza-ed at Lol Ha.  Many thanks as well to the organizers of the event –Linda and John Novak and Tom and Barbara Miller – to Vecinos for help with online ticket [……]

Nature and Critters

Sky Excitement – March 2026

February 28, 2026 0

March 3 — Total Lunar Eclipse  A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through Earth’s shadow, turning blood red. The eclipse will be visible throughout North America. Totality begins at 3:04 a.m. and ends at 4:02 a.m. The greatest eclipse occurs at 3:33 a.m. Look to the southwest [……]

Culture

Piñatas – Older Than You Think

February 28, 2026 0

When we think of Mexican birthday parties, we know that a piñata will be the focal point. However, the tradition of the piñata started over 700 years ago in China!   Marco Polo is often credited with bringing knowledge of this custom to Europe towards the end of the 13th century.  [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – March 2026

February 28, 2026 0

A little this & that from the media. • Mexico is calm: U.S. Embassy acknowledges everything has returned to normal in Cancun and Riviera Maya https://riviera-maya-news.com/mexico-is-calm-u-s-embassy-acknowledges-everything-has-returned-to-normal-in-cancun-and-riviera-maya/2026.html • When the Clowns Went to Church   https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/arts/clown-church-grimaldi-service.html • The 11 Easiest Countries To Get Citizenship In 2026 … https://share.google/0Vec1sMUvZIozZlm6 • Super-Agers’ Brains Have [……]