What's New?
October - November, 2007

YUCATAN MAYA COSTA REAL ESTATE
Is now open in Progreso. This company has
been founded by Capt. Clifford McCaa who has lived in Progreso and worked as
captain of the sportfishing yacht Sea Queen for the last 14 years. We specialize in Beachfront homes and lots, as well as large tracts of land all over the peninsula for investors. "We help make your dreams a reality." We are located at Calle 21 #34 X 44 Tel. 969-935-7239 cel. 999-949-1342
www.flamingocoast.com.mx Sales and entertainment director: Ramona Robinson
cel. 999-245-7986

LIBRERÍA AMATE BOOKS
Don’t miss a visit at LIBRERÍA AMATE BOOKS, the only bookstore in Mérida with a huge selection of books in English. Here you find everything you need for your trip in and around México. They offer hundreds of books on Archaeology & Anthropology, Maya Culture, Yucatecan and Mexican Architecture, Art, History, Photography, as well as hundreds of novels, books on gardening, cuisine, birdwatching, English-Spanish dictionaries, etcetera… Many of these books are a real bargain! They also have a fine selection of newspapers such as Time, Harper’s, Atlantic Monthly, New Yorker, Economist, Spiegel, Paris Match and many more. Librería Amate Books is on Calle 60, No. 453 “A”, right on the corner of Calle 51, Downtown Mérida. If you want give them a call (9242222) or write them an e-mail: huunnah@amatebooks.com

MEL-O NITES
The Merida English Library (MEL) has a once a month social get together - MEL-O nites - the 3rd Friday of each month 7:30–10:30 PM. Held at the library this is a great time to meet new people, see friends, patronize the library and see all the wonderful books. Cash bar and free snacks. Snack donation welcome.

DAY OF THE DEAD RITUAL
Hacienda Chichen will hold U JANAL
PIXAN - a traditional Mayan Day of the Dead ritual at sunset on Nov. 1st. Our guests and visitors may participate and honor their departed beloved ones in the ceremony. To participate, register by Oct. 27th giving the pertinent info on your departed one - name, their likes in food and drink in life, photographs, etc, These items will be placed on the candle lit, flower adorned Mayan altar. A $100 peso donation is appreciated to help support the Maya Elder Healers association Kuxh Kaab Y’eetel J’Men Maaya’ob, A.C. endeavors. info@yucatanadventure.com.mx

DENIS’S NAFTA
Canadian Denis Lafoy hosts cash bar cocktails the first Friday of each month. People at these get togethers are a mixed variety of the ex-pat community, locals and other people that just want to get together with old friends and new. Held at the Hach Bar Fiesta Americana Hotel from 6:30 PM – 11 PM, there is a cash bar and free snacky things.

NEW FULL BUFFET
Streak Stockade is the new place in town that is offering a buffet that will leave you well satisfied. With stations of grilled meats, Italian food, Chinese food, Yucatecan cuisine, soups, salads and desserts, this is a great deal for just $99 pesos.

HECHO A MANO
Hecho a Mano is the handcraft store in Izamal. Owner, American Jeanne Hunt, known to many as JP, is always there…she runs the store. She is a wealth of info on the area as well as being very knowledgeable on handcrafts and folk-art.

22 YEARS OF TACOS
La Parrilla, Mexican Grill is celebrating 22 años of being an icon in Merida. Ask a local about tacos or Mexican food and 9 out of 10 will say La Parrilla. They have a great grilled meat buffet at lunch 1 PM–6 PM Monday to Friday. For $99 pesos you have a wide choice of steaks, arracheras, chicken, and fish along with side dishes that include salads, panuchos, salbutes and empanadas.

DISTINTIVO H AWARD
This is a coveted award in the food and beve-rage business. Everyone strives for it. The Reef Yucatan in Telchac Puerto has just won it! If you eat at a restaurant that has received it, you know the place is safe and that they have taken classes on food reception, sto-rage, management and preparation, water and ice, employees bathrooms, garbage management, pest control and bar ma-nagement. The award is valid for one year. Congrats Reef Yucatan!

LIVE SOCCER GAMES
For all you soccer fans: Turitransmerida is organizing trips to Cancún to see the Potros and other teams play. Trips incluye transportation Merida - Andres Quintana Roo Stadium in Cancun – Merida, entrance ticket, assistance. Does not incluye food or drink. Departure from Merida 2 PM. 13/10/07 Atlante vs Pachuca 20:30, 27/10/07 Atlante vs Necaxa 20:30, 31/10/07 Atlante vs America – time to be announced. Reservations required 3 days before each game at tels. 924 1199, 923 9351 and 928 1871

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Yucatan Connection offers you the opportunity to visit Mayan archaeological sites that are known to few. Enjoy a a relaxed day tour without the crowds! Take -$5.00 off any of our tours. Valid Oct & Nov ‘07. Tel. 922 05 65

MAYAN COOKING CLASSES
Chichen Service is offering a special Mayan Cooking Vacation experience. The package includes meals, Maya holitic Spa pampering, accommodations and much more. Learn how to cook traditional Mayan dishes in private cooking classes and see how foods aided in healing for the ancient Maya. Increase your culinary repertoire and get ready to impress at your next dinner party. www.chichenservices.com 10% of the profit is used to support the Maya Foundation Children’s projects helping the Mayan communities near Chichen Itza.

FINER HANDCRAFTS
100% México, the wonderful craft store in the Hotel San Angel, at the beginning of the Paseo Montejo has new merchandise allusive to Day of the Dead plus mirrors, material, ceramic dish sets, Olinala boxes and various prize winning handcrafts. Tel. 9281155

HORSE BACK RIDING TOUR
Come and explore with us the amazing jungle that surrounds our property and discover some of the original Mayan water sources in the deep of the Mayan Jungle. Complimentary Tour for one person and 25% discount for your companion with the purchase of one night accommodation in our Bungalows ca-tegory at the Hotel Mayaland.

HACIENDA X-CANATUN
They will be setting up their traditional Hanal Pixan altar in the Casa de Piedra on October 31st and will have mucbipollos on the Specials menu for that weekend.

HANAL PIXAN @ LOS ALUXES
Come savor the dishes of Day of the Dead at the breakfast buffet offered by the Kay Nicte Restaurant at the Hotel Los Aluxes. They will have their altar up on November 1st, serve mucbil pollo on Nov. 1 and 2 and offer Bread of the Dead all month long in November. Tel. 9242199 ext 271/278.

HOUSE & GARDEN TOURS
The House & Garden Tours offered by Merida English Library on Wednesdays meet at MEL at 9:45 AM and visit three interesting hou-ses, ending the tour at the new Casa Cather-wood in Santiago Park. This is a walking tour. $200 pesos per person.

FM-2 & FM-3 HOLDERS
For all foreign residents who want to see the inside of a mansion on the Paseo Montejo, visit Casa Museo Montes Molina 9 AM – 5 PM Monday to Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM. During October they are offering all foreign residents a 20% discount. You will need to show them your FM-2 or FM-3.

NEW MERCHANDISE
Hotel MedioMundo’s gift shop has an exclusive line of sterling silver earrings made with exotic beads and semi-precious stones plus Guatemalan bedspreads, pillow covers & bags; Oaxacan black pottery, mirrors and frames; vibrant wool rugs. Open daily 9 AM to 9 PM. Calle 55 #533 between 64 and 66 Centro. www.hotelmediomundo.com

15% CAR RENTAL
Veloz rent a car has a special deal. Rent for three days, mention this deal, and you will get a 15% discount off on your car rental. Cars with AC start at $33 dollars daily.

PROGRESO DEALS
La Cavika restaurant at the Condotel, a block off the Progreso seaside Malecon has a 2 x 1 promotion on their keg beer on Tuesday and Wednesday. This is a good place to meet up with the locals and the foreign community.

BIRD WATCHERS FESTIVAL
The 6th Annual International Bird Festival is Nov. 29 – Dec. 2nd. Besides challenging the best of the local and international birders it also feature events for beginning birders. See the birds related to the Mayan culture near Merida and Izamal. Workshops, conferences, photo exhibitions, field work and the fun bird-a-thon Xoc Ch’ ich’ where groups do bird counts during a 24-hour period.
www.yucatanbirds.org

WINE TASTING EVENT
Brazos Abiertos (Open Arms) the group that raises money & awareness for & against AIDS is having a Wine Tasting on Oct 27th at the Villas@Merida Boutique Hotel & Restaurant 7–10 PM. Tickets $200 pesos include wine, hors d’vouers and live orchestra music. Bring your cash for the luxury silent auction. Proceeds will pay for shipping $500,000 US of medicine and medical supplies to completely outfit the new Brazos Abiertos free HIV clinic in Mérida. For info on Medical Bridges www.medicalbridges.com

HOTEL PACKAGES
During Oct and Nov, Hotel Los Aluxes is offering hotel and breakfast packages: single $1,120 pesos, double $1,245 pesos per night. All taxes included. Reserve toll free 01 800 712 0444 or locally at 9242199 ext 272 and 280.

ROYAL TRAVEL DEALS
Royal Travel has new airfares & packages Pri-ces in USD (+taxes.) Casino Belize free zone, 5 go x 4 pay $25 p/p, Argentina Panama Uruguay 8nts. $1650, Europe 2 countries 3nts. $1,115, Havana airfare $195, Havana 3nts. $265, San Jose Costa Rica w/Panama 7 nts. $795, B.Aires/Panama 6nts. $1,075, Santiago/Panama 6nts. $1,070 St. Domingo/Panama 7nts. $740, Montreal or Toronto 3nts $895. Tel. 920 3831

CATHERWOOD LITHOGRAPHS
There are now, free of charge, descriptions of each lithograph in English and Spanish, along with their image. For English www.casa-catherwood.com/
catherwoodinenglish.html and for Spanish, www.casa-catherwood.com/
catherwoodenespañol.html. Just click on any image, and it pops up larger, with a full description. The idea, of course, is to have a resource for students and visitors to learn about the origins of these images.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Finally there is a company that deals with this much needed service. K’ab, your helping hand in Yucatan, offers complete property management services in the Telchac Puerto/San Bruno area. See www.kab-yucatan.com/management.html for info.

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