News

“Keeping it Akumal” – Update

February 28, 2023 0

I don’t even know where to start.  What a great, successful night at the Lol Ha dining room.  Almost 100 people in attendance, ready to eat, drink, dance and bid on the 50 items provided for the silent auction. Thanks to Laura Bush for her generosity in providing the main [……]

News

Vecinos Annual Meetings Recap

February 28, 2023 0

The Vecinos de Akumal Norte, A.C. was established to interact with local government officials and to provide services to the community that are not provided by local government. This is a membership organization which depends on local dues-paying members to further its goals.  The organization’s website is located here: http://vecinosakumalnorte.org/ [……]

Events

Trivia Time Again!

February 28, 2023 0

Dig out your thinking caps!  And your wallets — Trivia tickets available at The General Store and Turtle Bay Restaurant and from Carly F.

Akumal Foodie

Avocados: They’re Actually Healthy

February 28, 2023 0

Sometimes called alligator pear or butter fruit, avocados are nutritious, versatile, and delicious.  Some call it a fruit, some call it a vegetable, however, the avocado (Persea americana) is actually a berry.  It is a member of the Lauraceae family, which includes the cinnamon tree. Avocados are Native of Mexico [……]

News

Ixchel-Gourmet

February 28, 2023 0

I recently learned about Ixchel-Gourmet on Facebook.  Based out of Playa del Carmen, it is a delivery service for organic meats, seafood and a few types of cheeses.  You can find their page, Ixchel-Gourmet, on Facebook. I texted the number on WhatsApp and had a really quick reply from Veronica.  [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – March 2023

February 28, 2023 0

A little this & that from the media. • Mexican fintech company will offer mortgages to foreigners  https://mexiconewsdaily.com/real-estate/mexican-fintech-company-offers-mortgages-foreigners/ • Tex-Mex Cuisine: Top 5 Examples of Americanized Mexican Food https://yucatanmagazine.com/tex-mex-cuisine-top-5-examples-of-americanized-mexican-food/ • You’re never too old for yoga https://www.theyoganomads.com/yoga-for-seniors/ • Nuevo León not the best option for Tesla plant, says AMLO https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/nuevo-leon-not-best-mx-option-tesla/ [……]

Akumal Foodie

Baking 101: Mexican Flour 

February 28, 2023 0

 Mexican flour because of the way it’s milled, can be frustrating to work with if you’re used to flour in the U.S., Canada or other countries. Bakers, this column’s for you. I know you’ve had the same experience as me trying to use the white flour found on Mexico’s grocery [……]

News

Thanks, Lou

February 28, 2023 0

Our vecino Lou is the proud donor of the beautiful new topes at the pluma!  Never thought a couple chunks of concrete could look so gorgeous!

Health

Pelvic Floor Workout

February 28, 2023 0

Every Woman Can Benefit From This Pelvic Floor Workout The pelvic floor muscles may be the most important muscles you never target with a workout. Like a trampoline that sits at the base of your pelvis, these muscles not only contribute to overall core strength, they also hold multiple organs [……]