Though the extraordinary archaeological site of Río Bec is only 15 km (9.3 miles) from the highway, in the dense jungle of southern Campeche there is no such thing as a straight line! Once at the archaeological site of Río Bec, it is rather surprising to see the preserved state [……]
The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz https://www.npr.org/2026/05/24/g-s1-123330/sunday-puzzle-two-words-one-anagram Here are some made-up two-word phrases in which each word has five letters. Rearrange the letters in one of these words to complete a familiar two-word phrase. Which word to anagram is for you to discover. Ex. APPLE DICER [……]
Watermelon Salad Have you tried watermelon in a salad? It’s amazing. Plus, let’s not forget all watermelon’s health benefits: improved hydration, muscle recovery and heart health. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins A and C and lycopene, which can reduce the risk of heart disease. Ingredients: 8 c. cubed [……]
Rain — and by extension the Earth’s water cycle — is an essential planetary process that makes all life possible. Rain supports crops, fills lakes, and tops off reservoirs. And because salt remains behind during evaporation, rain is also a major source of fresh water. Here are six fascinating facts about rain [……]
Research shows that over a third of U.S. adults have experienced back pain during a three-month period — but few treatments actually work, according to a new study that analyzed hundreds of trials. So it might be helpful to focus on how to prevent back pain in the first place. Here are [……]
Tepache might look like just another refreshing drink, but there’s more going on beneath the surface. This lightly fermented – less than 2% – pineapple beverage contains probiotics that support gut health through fermentation, along with bromelain – an enzyme linked to [……]
Which lagoon in Mexico is home to one of the planet’s rarest living ecosystems? Famous for its brilliant “Seven Colors” of blue, Lake Bacalar is home to living stromatolites – rare microbial formations built by cyanobacteria. Stromatolites as a life form date back around 3.5 billion years, making them some [……]
Other than human beings, Yucatán is home to two species of primates, these being howler and spider monkeys. But if you want to see them in the wild, you will have to head to the south of the Peninsula. Some of the best locations include Punta Laguna in Quintana Roo [……]
The Michelin Guide finally came knocking on Wednesday night, and three Yucatán restaurants came away with a star apiece. The Michelin Guide Mexico 2026 ceremony in Guadalajara delivered Yucatán’s first stars in the guide’s history. Chef Roberto Solís picked up two stars for his Huniik and La Barra de Huniik on Calle 60 in [……]
Turtle season 2026 has begun, and we have a part to play. It’s easy – all we have to do is . . . . . . ♦ Use colored bulbs to light buildings ♦ Pull beach-facing drapes ♦ Move beach chairs up close to the building ♦ Prevent access [……]
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