Restaurant Review – Las Delicias
This place was recommended to me by a bellman at the 4 Points by Sheraton. And it is a great find. You won’t find any gringos at this place. It is located just before the turnoff to the CUN airport on 307 on the southbound side. You can’t miss the...
Day Trips from Xcalak – Cenote Zaci
ReviewThis is a quick one, the restaurant overlooking the Cenote Zaci in the middle of Valladolid is a great place for lunch. They have a full Yucatecan menu with specialties like Queso Relleno and cochinita pibil. The serving sizes were very large. We could easily have split the Queso Relleno...
Day Trips from Xcalak – Ek Balam Ruins
OverviewSo a bit of a misnomer as this is not really a day-trip from Xcalak, but it is an option on the drive down from Cancun. If you arrive early enough you can get to Valladolid in about an hour and half to 2 hours. For those who have made...
Giving Back – Costa Maya Beach Dog Rescue
OverviewWhat do you do when you see a problem that is heartbreaking but overwhelmingly huge. There are innumerable dogs here along the coast that for a host of reasons have been abused, abandoned, fallen ill, and are otherwise homeless. Looking at the problem in the aggregate, you would be justified...
Bonefish Tagging Research in Xcalak and Belize
February 24, 2018, Doctoral candidate Addiel Perez presented some of his findings from the work he has been doing tagging bonefish and permit in Belize and southern Mexico. He has also presented this to the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust Symposium in Nov. 2017. He has tagged over 9,500 bonefish over...
2017 at Acocote Eco Inn
Here are some of the improvements we did in year 3. Hope you can some see them. Here is a list in no particular order.1. DIY Solar Battery Room Fan2. Two new beach loungers3. Two new exterior doors4. New furniture in Palometa Suite5. New hand carved key chains6. New floor...
Day Trips from Xcalak – Vidrio Soplado Mexicano
OverviewI have been having a difficult time keeping in Roberita glasses. Over time, they get broken, and the only place I know of to get rather unremarkable margarita glasses is at a hotel supply store in Cancun. After having gone to Casa de los Venados and seeing the hand crafted glass that...
Day Trips from Xcalak – Casa de los Venados
OverviewA very cool private Mexican Folk Art Collection in the colonial city of Valladolid. There are over 3,000 pieces in an 18,000 sq. ft. private home. This huge private home took 10 years to renovate and is located right off the main zocalo, or central square. They will do tours...
My Summer Vacation 2017 Part V – San Miguel de Allende
OverviewNext stop was Matehuala, the last night before crossing the border to the US. But on the way I wanted to stop and check out San Miguel de Allende. It is a artist community that is popular among the gringos.San Miguel de AllendeRolling into San Miguel, you get a real...
My Summer Vacation 2017 Part IV – Mexico City
OverviewAfter touring the ruins at Palenque, we drove the 11 hours or so to Mexico City. We didn’t get there until pretty late, and we were hungry so we checked in to the 4 Points by Sheraton in the Roma district, and walked down the street to a taco stand...