Nature and Critters
Turtle Season Is On!
Turtle Season 2021 officially begins today! Do your part!
Events
News
What’s New in Akumal – April 2021
Here’s what’s new in Akumal — we know who’s on the Hekab Be Library Board! Jennifer Smith, President; Marti Johnston, Kelly Maher, Redbeard, and Kathleen Allison (in CA) members. Lots of renovations are in the works: bathroom plumbing, steps to the hand washing faucets, tile flooring being laid, decorative sidewalk [……]
News
Omar’s Car Rental
Thanks to Sharon and Steve, we have information to pass along about a fairly local car rental. Omar is located in Chan Chemuyil and will deliver and pick up the vehicles he rents. Very reasonable rates. All the contact info is on his card below.
Nature and Critters
Plants for a Prettier, Healthier Bedroom: Valerian
Valerian (Scientific name: Valeriana officinalis) With its small pink and white flowers, a Valerian plant is sure to look beautiful in your bedroom. Known as the best plant for inducing sleep, Valerian has been used for centuries to help with problems of insomnia. Inhaling the scent of its roots has been [……]
Akumal Foodie
Akumal Foodie at X’mirnas Café Town
X’mirnas Café Town in Akumal Pueblo is located almost at the top of the hill on the left, next to Lupita’s. Hours are 7:00am – 11:00pm. Phone 984-160-0623. Even other restaurateurs stop by! Went there for pizza & a beer, left with pasta to-go as well! [……]
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Akumal Foodie
Ask Allyn . . . Korean-style Potato Pancakes
Today’s tip: Salt is a flavor enhancer, right? Try adding a pinch of salt to your next cup of coffee. Here’s a nice side dish, although it takes a little forethought– Korean-style Potato Pancakes 3 med size peeled (optional) potatoes, rough chopped ¼ med size onion, rough chopped 1t salt 1 [……]
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Vecinos Update – April 2021
Hello, Everyone! Friday evening the Valfab solar company unexpectedly appeared at our door returning the solar lights we left with them for service — in February 2020! We had tried several times to retrieve our lights. Since we had no luck, we contracted with a new local company for the purchase [……]
Nature and Critters
Sea Turtles are Coming to Akumal’s Beaches!
by Linda Mulgrew Akumal continues to be a leader and example of community and ecological support for their namesake . . . “Place of the Turtle” Voluntourism or Ecotourism, while not a new concept in travel, is on the rise. As the world tries to find space [……]